ATX Kids Club is an Austin-based non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and educate youth through field-trip adventures.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Tammy Miller, Founder/Executive Director
Originally from the Northeast, Tammy escaped the cold weather for a new life in Austin, Texas in 2008. She graduated from Cabrini College in Wayne, PA with a B.S. Elementary Education in 1994 and worked in the elementary school setting in both PA & MD. After spending over 5 years in the local Austin school system, she transitioned into educating in a very different way. Upon reflecting on what impacted her most as a student, it was the memory of her school field trips that she could still discuss in great detail. Taking these memories and the impact they had on her, she created ATX Kids Club.
She decided to build a non-profit organization with low student:leader ratios that would provide opportunities for all youth to create their own memories, become inspired, and learn through field trip adventures. She couldn't be more proud of the difference ATX Kids Club is making on the lives of many campers in and around the Austin area.
Originally from the Northeast, Tammy escaped the cold weather for a new life in Austin, Texas in 2008. She graduated from Cabrini College in Wayne, PA with a B.S. Elementary Education in 1994 and worked in the elementary school setting in both PA & MD. After spending over 5 years in the local Austin school system, she transitioned into educating in a very different way. Upon reflecting on what impacted her most as a student, it was the memory of her school field trips that she could still discuss in great detail. Taking these memories and the impact they had on her, she created ATX Kids Club.
She decided to build a non-profit organization with low student:leader ratios that would provide opportunities for all youth to create their own memories, become inspired, and learn through field trip adventures. She couldn't be more proud of the difference ATX Kids Club is making on the lives of many campers in and around the Austin area.
Erin Garcia, Program Director
Erin grew up in League City, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Sociology. She always knew she wanted to work with kids and help them explore their potential. During her 4 years in College Station she found herself working for CSISD’s after-school program, Kids Klub. There she planned activities and projects for children and helped them explore their interests in a fun setting. Her summers in College Station were spent interning at the Boy & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley and working at CSISD’s Summer Day Camp. It was through all these programs that Erin knew she wanted to continue working in out-of-school programs because she saw how important these programs were to a child’s growth.
After graduating, Erin moved to Austin and began working at a preschool. She missed the fun, open environments of her out-of-school programming experiences so she began her search for something different. She luckily found a position as a Field Trip Leader for ATX Kids Club Summer Camp program. She loved her weekly campers and all the memories she was able to create. She also loved learning about the city of Austin and everything it has to offer. She knew that ATX Kids Club was very special and she wanted to continue her work for the program in a bigger way. At the start of 2019, Erin came on board as the Program Director for ATX Kids Club. Erin is very excited to continue her work for ATX Kids Club and help this non-profit organization continue to grow.
Erin grew up in League City, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Sociology. She always knew she wanted to work with kids and help them explore their potential. During her 4 years in College Station she found herself working for CSISD’s after-school program, Kids Klub. There she planned activities and projects for children and helped them explore their interests in a fun setting. Her summers in College Station were spent interning at the Boy & Girls Club of the Brazos Valley and working at CSISD’s Summer Day Camp. It was through all these programs that Erin knew she wanted to continue working in out-of-school programs because she saw how important these programs were to a child’s growth.
After graduating, Erin moved to Austin and began working at a preschool. She missed the fun, open environments of her out-of-school programming experiences so she began her search for something different. She luckily found a position as a Field Trip Leader for ATX Kids Club Summer Camp program. She loved her weekly campers and all the memories she was able to create. She also loved learning about the city of Austin and everything it has to offer. She knew that ATX Kids Club was very special and she wanted to continue her work for the program in a bigger way. At the start of 2019, Erin came on board as the Program Director for ATX Kids Club. Erin is very excited to continue her work for ATX Kids Club and help this non-profit organization continue to grow.
Laura Lee Imhoff, Marketing Director
Laura Lee is not only the Marketing Director at ATX Kids Club, but also acts as the Event Coordinator for Annual Fundraising Gala. Duties include marketing outreach, in-kind donation collection, event planning, staff coordination and more. Furthermore, Laura Lee continues all marketing and social media campaigns, grant writing, and additional fundraising efforts.
Laura Lee holds prior experience in project management, branding, as well as student, staff, and client retention across fields ranging from higher education, restaurants, and retail. Upon graduating from Tufts University and The School of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Laura Lee has spent the past decade helping businesses assess weak points in day to day functionality to then strengthen and rebuild programs in order to increase profits and accomplish desired goals.
Laura Lee is not only the Marketing Director at ATX Kids Club, but also acts as the Event Coordinator for Annual Fundraising Gala. Duties include marketing outreach, in-kind donation collection, event planning, staff coordination and more. Furthermore, Laura Lee continues all marketing and social media campaigns, grant writing, and additional fundraising efforts.
Laura Lee holds prior experience in project management, branding, as well as student, staff, and client retention across fields ranging from higher education, restaurants, and retail. Upon graduating from Tufts University and The School of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Laura Lee has spent the past decade helping businesses assess weak points in day to day functionality to then strengthen and rebuild programs in order to increase profits and accomplish desired goals.
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