Staff

Staff Members

The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund is governed by a board of directors and is supported by a dedicated staff who execute the mission of the Fund.

Lauren E. Scott, MSW
Executive Director
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund
2228 Mechanic Street, Suite 220
Galveston, Texas 77550
lescott@kempnerfund.org
409-762-1603

Lauren Scott joined the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund as Executive Director in February 2018. Prior to the Fund, Lauren served at Associate Director of Behavioral Health and Research at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She began her career in grant development and worked as Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives at a national public education nonprofit. Lauren is an experienced nonprofit professional with skills in community engagement, developing and implementing programs, and governance. She has held numerous leadership positions in the nonprofit sector including serving as chair of Vision Galveston, a collective impact model, and serving as a director and president of the board for several Galveston nonprofits. Lauren received her Master of Social Work from University of Houston and her Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas Lutheran University.

 

Vivian A. Victoria, MBA
Grants & Office Administrator
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund
2228 Mechanic Street, Suite 220
Galveston, Texas 77550
vavictoria@kempnerfund.org
409-762-1603

Vivian joined the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund team in April 2019.  As Grants & Office Administrator, Vivian oversees the Fund’s grant cycle process and manages the office.  Previously, Vivian provided grant administrative support to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch and has provided executive support to professionals in the oil and gas industry.  She received her Masters in Business Administration from University of Houston- Clear Lake and her Bachelors of Science in Corporate Communication Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.