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About Me - brief

I’m a nonprofit leader, foundation director, and philanthropy advisor with more than 20 years of experience mobilizing people, resources, and ideas to create lasting, equitable change. I’ve seen how bold leadership and strategic collaboration can transform systems—and how entrenched practices can preserve inequities and stall progress. My work is about disrupting those patterns, removing barriers, and reimagining what’s possible.

I’ve twice served as executive director—launching a national faith‑based nonprofit with a collective investment model for underserved communities, and leading Houston’s largest free financial literacy program for low‑income women and girls, reaching 6,000 annually and commissioning the first study on Houston women’s charitable giving.

In philanthropy, I’ve reimagined donor education, launched Houston’s first Black giving circle, managed multimillion‑dollar relief and youth homelessness funds, and created the region’s first community indicators dataset to drive data‑informed decisions.

I founded CauseAdvance to strengthen leadership and capacity in social justice organizations and launched Black Philanthropy Houston to inspire, connect, and mobilize Black givers. Most recently, as the inaugural SVP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Greater Houston Partnership, I led a first‑of‑its‑kind, data‑driven inclusion initiative uniting 120 companies, nonprofits, and institutions—making Houston the first major U.S. metro to take this coordinated step toward equity.

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Nonprofit Leadership

I’ve been an executive director twice -- first helping to establish a national faith-based nonprofit, where I developed a collective investment model to channel resources into underserved communities, and later leading Houston’s largest free financial literacy program for low-income women and girls reaching more than 6,000 participants annually and commissioning the first empirical study on the charitable giving patterns of Houston women.

Beyond executive roles, I’ve consulted on major initiatives for United Way and Casey Family Programs, and held senior operations and external relations positions at City Year and major community-based nonprofits serving underrepresented communities. These experiences reinforced a critical truth: even the most impactful programs cannot thrive without equitable access to funding, strategic collaboration, and a roadmap for organizational effectiveness. 

Having sat on both sides of the table as fundraiser and grantmaker, I recognized a persistent gap in how resources are allocated. Too often, race, geography, and social capital determine which organizations receive resources - leaving the communities most in need without adequate support.

Grantmaking & Philanthropy Advising

Determined to influence this process, I intentionally transitioned into philanthropy. 

My lived experience allowed me to ask strategic questions and surface solutions others might overlook.

As Donor Engagement Director at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, I reimagined donor education programs, supported the launch of Houston’s first Black giving circle, and managed grantmaking for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee Fund, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, and a pooled fund addressing youth homelessness and initiated the region’s first community indicators dataset to drive data-informed decision-making.

Sector Innovation

To bridge persistent gaps in the social sector, I founded CauseAdvance—a resource for foundations, organizations, financial advisors, and individuals. Through this work, I served as a Capacity Coach for the pioneering Flexible Leadership Awards, helping social justice organizations leverage long-term funding to strengthen leadership and organizational capacity and advance equity.

In 2019, I launched Black Philanthropy Houston, a first-of-its-kind initiative to inspire, connect, and inform Black givers—mobilizing collective resources to benefit Black communities.

Collective Action & Systems Change

In 2020, I became the inaugural Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Greater Houston Partnership, leading a groundbreaking initiative that engages 120 Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and institutions in a data-driven approach to advance inclusion—making Houston the first major U.S. metro to take this coordinated approach. 

I’m a nonprofit leader, foundation director, and philanthropy advisor with more than two decades of experience mobilizing people, resources, and ideas to create lasting, equitable change. I’ve seen how bold leadership and strategic collaboration can transform systems—and how entrenched practices can preserve inequities and stall progress. My work is about disrupting those patterns, removing barriers, and reimagining what’s possible.

Nonprofit Leadership 

  I have twice served as executive director—first helping to establish a national faith‑based nonprofit with a collective investment model for underserved communities, and later leading Houston’s largest free financial literacy program for low‑income women and girls, reaching 6,000 annually and commissioning the first study on Houston women’s charitable giving. I’ve also consulted on equity initiatives for United Way and Casey Family Programs, and held senior roles at City Year and other major nonprofits serving underrepresented communities.

Grantmaking & Philanthropy   

Having worked as both fundraiser and grantmaker, I understand the inequities in how resources are allocated. At the Greater Houston Community Foundation, I reimagined donor education, launched Houston’s first Black giving circle, managed multimillion‑dollar relief and youth homelessness funds, and created the region’s first community indicators dataset to drive data‑informed decisions.

Sector Leadership & Innovation   

I founded CauseAdvance to strengthen leadership and capacity in social justice organizations, serving as a Capacity Coach for the Flexible Leadership Awards. In 2019, I launched Black Philanthropy Houston, a first‑of‑its‑kind initiative to inspire, connect, and mobilize Black givers.

Collective Action & Systems Change   

In 2020, I became the inaugural Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Greater Houston Partnership, leading a groundbreaking, data‑driven initiative uniting 120 companies, nonprofits, and institutions—making Houston the first major U.S. metro to take this coordinated step toward equity.

For more than two decades, I have worked at the intersection of power and possibility—helping individuals, organizations, and communities unlock their capacity to drive meaningful, lasting change. As a nonprofit leader, foundation director, and philanthropy advisor, I have seen how bold leadership and strategic collaboration can shift systems and catalyze change. I have also seen how entrenched patterns can reinforce the status quo and stifle progress. 

My life’s work has been dedicated to disrupting those patterns.

I have twice served as an executive director—first helping to establish a national faith-based nonprofit, where I developed a collective investment model to create resources for underserved communities, and later leading Houston’s largest free financial literacy program for low-income women and girls, reaching more than 6,000 annually. In that role, I also commissioned the first empirical study on the charitable giving patterns of Houston women.

Beyond executive leadership, I have consulted on equity initiatives for United Way and Casey Family Programs and held senior operations and external relations roles at City Year and other major community-based nonprofits serving underrepresented communities. These experiences underscored a critical truth: the effectiveness of even the most impactful programs depends on their ability to secure adequate, equitable funding. Too often, race, place, and social capital determined which organizations received resources—leaving the communities most in need without sufficient support.

Having worked on both sides of the table—as fundraiser and grantmaker—I recognized a persistent gap between the two worlds. Determined to influence how resources are allocated, I transitioned into philanthropy. As one of the few Black leaders in this space, my lived experience allowed me to ask strategic questions and surface solutions others might overlook.

As Donor Engagement Director at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, I reimagined donor education programs, supported the launch of Houston’s first Black giving circle, and managed grantmaking for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee Fund, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, and a pooled fund addressing youth homelessness. I also initiated the creation of the region’s first community indicators dataset to drive data-informed decision-making.

To bridge persistent gaps in the social sector, I founded CauseAdvance—a resource for those who believe there is more good to do in the world and greater impact to be made. Through this work, I have partnered with foundations, nonprofits, and individual philanthropists to advance equity, strengthen organizational capacity, and refine giving strategies.

I have served as a Capacity Coach for the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund’s Flexible Leadership Award and the David & Lucille Packard Foundation’s LeaderPower Collaborative, supporting justice and movement leaders in developing comprehensive organizational effectiveness plans.

In 2019, I launched Black Philanthropy Houston, a first-of-its-kind initiative to inspire, connect, and inform Black givers—leveraging collective resources to benefit Black communities.

In 2020, I returned to my hometown as Senior Vice President at the Greater Houston Partnership, leading a groundbreaking initiative that engages more than 120 Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and regional institutions to advance inclusion through collective action. This work has made Houston the first major U.S. metro to take a data-driven approach to advancing equity at scale.

I am a native Houstonian and a fifth-generation Texan, deeply committed to the belief that transformational leadership, bold collaboration, and intentional resource allocation can dismantle barriers and build a more equitable future for all.

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Bio

For more than two decades, I have worked at the intersection of power and possibility—helping individuals, organizations, and communities unlock their capacity to drive meaningful, lasting change. 

As a nonprofit leader, foundation director, and philanthropy advisor, I’ve witnessed firsthand how bold leadership and strategic collaboration can shift systems and catalyze transformation. I’ve also seen how entrenched practices reinforce the status quo and stifle progress. 

Nonprofit Leadership
I have been an executive director twice -- first helping to establish a national faith-based nonprofit, where I developed a collective investment model to create resources for underserved communities, and later leading Houston’s largest free financial literacy program for low-income women and girls, reaching more than 6,000 annually and commissioning the first empirical study on the charitable giving patterns of Houston women.

Beyond executive leadership, I consulted on equity initiatives for United Way and Casey Family Programs and held senior operations and external relations roles at City Year and major community-based nonprofits serving underrepresented communities. 

These experiences underscored a critical truth: the effectiveness of even the most impactful programs depends on the ability to secure adequate funding. Too often, I saw race, place, and social capital determine which organizations received resources—leaving the communities most in need without sufficient support.

Grantmaking & Philanthropy Advising
Having worked sat on both sides of the tables -- as fundraiser and grantmaker -- I recognized a persistent gap. Determined to influence how resources are allocated, I transitioned into philanthropy. 

My lived experience allowed me to ask strategic questions and surface solutions others might overlook.

As Donor Engagement Director at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, I reimagined donor education programs, supported the launch of Houston’s first Black giving circle, and managed grantmaking for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee Fund, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, and a pooled fund addressing youth homelessness. I also initiated the creation of the region’s first community indicators dataset to drive data-informed decision-making.

Sector Leadership
To bridge persistent gaps in the social sector, I founded CauseAdvanceto be a resource for foundations, organizations, financial advisors and individuals, including serving as a Capacity Coach for the pioneering Flexible Leadership Awards to support social justice organizations with long-term grant funding for leadership and organizational to help organizations lead boldly and dream big.

In 2019, I launched Black Philanthropy Houston, a first-of-its-kind initiative to inspire, connect, and inform Black givers—leveraging collective resources to benefit Black communities.

Collective Action  & Systems Change
Building on my experience in the social sector, in 2020 I accepted the inaugural role of Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Greater Houston Partnership, to lead a groundbreaking initiative that engages 120 Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and institutions to take a data-driven approach to advance inclusion, making Houston the first major U.S. metro to do so.

LaTanya Flix is Senior Vice President of Inclusive Leadership and Opportunity at the Greater Houston Partnership, where she helps corporate leaders across 11 industries advance best-in-class practices for inclusion. She leads One Houston Together, a groundbreaking initiative engaging 120+ Fortune 500 companies, regional institutions, and nonprofits to drive greater equity in the region. Through peer learning, data-driven insights, and actionable best practices, the initiative addresses gaps in talent advancement and business purchasing—accelerating measurable progress toward a more inclusive economy.

With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and community impact, LaTanya brings a unique vantage point as a nonprofit executive, foundation director, philanthropy advisor, and consultant. The through line in all her work: increasing access and opportunity.

As Founder of CauseAdvance, a Houston-based social change advisory practice, she has partnered with foundations, nonprofits, and coalitions to design strategies that achieve lasting social impact. She has served as a Capacity Coach for grantees of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Flexible Leadership Award and the David & Lucille Packard Foundation LeaderPower Collaborative, guiding leaders to create comprehensive plans that advance equality and justice, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and improve community outcomes.

Previously, as Donor Engagement Director at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, LaTanya reimagined donor education programs, launched Houston’s first African American Giving Circle, and managed high-profile grantmaking initiatives including the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee Fund, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, and a pooled fund to address youth homelessness. She also spearheaded the creation of the region’s first community indicators dataset, providing a critical tool for data-driven philanthropy.

As Executive Director of The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, she led the largest free financial literacy program for low-income women and girls in the region—reaching over 6,000 annually—and commissioned the first empirical study on the charitable giving patterns of Houston women.

LaTanya began her career as the founding director of a national faith-based nonprofit, building a collective investment model that mobilized resources for underserved communities. She has also held senior leadership roles with City Year, Casey Family Programs, and United Way, where she led equity-focused initiatives and strengthened cross-sector partnerships.

A certified group and systems coach, LaTanya is skilled at bringing diverse stakeholders together to identify shared goals and co-create solutions. In 2019, she launched Black Philanthropy Houston, a first-of-its-kind initiative to inspire, connect, and inform Black givers in the region—leveraging the collective resources of Black philanthropists to benefit Black communities.

A native Houstonian and fifth-generation Texan, LaTanya is deeply committed to building a more just, inclusive, and opportunity-rich future for all.

Here’s a concise, high‑impact LinkedIn version of your bio that keeps your current role front and center, highlights your expertise, and still conveys your track record of results:

LaTanya Flix is Senior Vice President of Inclusive Leadership & Opportunity at the Greater Houston Partnership, where she leads One Houston Together—a groundbreaking initiative uniting 120+ Fortune 500 companies, regional institutions, and nonprofits to close gaps in talent advancement and business purchasing, driving greater inclusion across the region.

With 20+ years of experience as a nonprofit executive, foundation director, philanthropy advisor, and consultant, LaTanya has designed and led strategies that expand access, advance equity, and strengthen organizations. She is the founder of CauseAdvance, a social change advisory practice, and the creator of Black Philanthropy Houston, a first‑of‑its‑kind effort to inspire, connect, and inform Black givers.

A certified group and systems coach, LaTanya is known for bringing diverse stakeholders together to co‑create solutions that deliver measurable community impact.

If you’d like, I can also give you an even tighter, 3‑sentence “elevator pitch” version that’s perfect for the top of your LinkedIn “About” section so it hooks readers instantly. 

Senior Vice President of Inclusive Leadership & Opportunityat the Greater Houston Partnership, LaTanya Flix leads One Houston Together, a first‑of‑its‑kind initiative uniting 120+ major employers, institutions, and nonprofits to close equity gaps in talent advancement and business opportunity. With 20+ years as a nonprofit executive, foundation director, philanthropy advisor, and consultant, she has designed and led strategies that expand access, advance equity, and strengthen organizations nationwide. Founder of CauseAdvanceand creator of Black Philanthropy Houston, LaTanya is known for mobilizing resources, forging cross‑sector partnerships, and delivering measurable community impact.

ORIGINAL from 8/31/2025:

LaTanya began her career as the founding director of a small national nonprofit where she honed her skills in organizational development. Since that time, she has developed strategies that have helped C-suite and senior leaders across sectors and industries overcome obstacles and increase inclusion and equity to advance business goals and achieve impact.

As an experienced practitioner, advisor and coach, she’s driven groundbreaking and large-scale program launches by developing sound strategy, building multi-stakeholder initiatives, and inspiring collective action.  

LaTanya is adept at turning nascent ideas into successful projects and helping teams achieve outsized results by anchoring their efforts in a relationship systems approach. 

She is the inaugural leader of one of the largest business-led efforts focused on increasing racial equity in corporate purchasing and senior leadership. 

A student and champion of inclusive leadership, racial equity, and diversity, equity and inclusion long before they became buzzwords, LaTanya is respected as a culture builder helping organizations and leaders reimagine possibility and actualize their potential. 

Experiences:

• Senior Vice President, Inclusive Leadership and Opportunity | Greater Houston Partnership 
• Director, Donor Engagement | Greater Houston Community Foundation 
• Executive Director | The Women's Resource
• Director, External Relations | City Year
• Founder & Principal | CauseAdvance 

The throughline in all of her work has been increasing access and opportunity to help people realize their full potential.

EDUCATION

LaTanya holds an MPAff degree from UT Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs, completed a Public Policy & International Affairs Fellowship at UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy, and earned her BA in Sociology from Trinity University.   

CIVIC

Advisory Board Member, Eight Million Stories 

LaTanya is a LeadersTrust Capacity Coach, certified coach with the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, completed studies in Conversational Intelligence® at the CreatingWe Institute and is certified in 

Adcnced Certifricationin Team Coaching

Organizational & Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC ™) - the first relationship systems training program to be accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). 

• Outstanding Diversity Champion - Houston Business Journal Diversity in Business Award
• Top 100 Women in Business - National Women’s Conference 
• Pioneer Award – FDIC Alliance for Economic Inclusion
• Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women – Houston Woman Magazine