MEET OUR BOARD

Counseling Connections appreciates the dedication and diversity of our volunteer Board of Directors. Their commitment to leadership development, fundraising efforts, and strategic planning insures long-term sustainability for programs benefitting the children and families of Brazoria County.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can serve as a board member or on one of our volunteer committees, please reach out to:

Cindy Dalmolin, LMFT, Board Chair
Manvel, Texas resident

Ms. Dalmolin is a founding member of Counseling Connections and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is passionate about connecting people with mental health needs across our community. As a tenured instructor in Psychology and Sociology at Alvin Community College, Ms. Dalmolin is committed to engaging the up and coming students in this helping profession.

Shobi Raj, Board Secretary
Pearland, Texas resident

Shobi’s background includes working for a large health insurance conglomerate for over 10 years in various positions and has experience in product development, compliance, legal, customer service and as an educator/trainer for health care providers. Currently, she owns an independent agency, which brokers a network of over 7,000 attorneys to provide affordable access to legal services. Shobi is an avid networker and community volunteer. She holds a position as an Ambassador for the Pearland Chamber of Commerce.

Tim Pylate, Board Treasurer
Pearland, Texas resident

Tim has more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has served in senior leadership positions in nonprofits all around the world, including the former Soviet Union, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and the United States. In addition, Tim spent several years teaching in the United States and in Ukraine as a Peace Corps Volunteer, where he became fluent in Russian. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Education from the University of Texas, El Paso. Tim is currently serving as the Executive Director at Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States. He has been on the Counseling Connections board for four years.

Debbie Coffey, Board Director
Pearland, Texas resident

Ms. Coffey is a local realtor and advocate for improving access to affordable mental healthcare. In her former career, Ms. Coffey served as a Retirement Consultant cultivating relationships and educating her clients on best account options. She has an extensive background in marketing and business development and is gifted in the art of networking. Ms. Coffey is proud to serve on the Counseling Connections board and is determined to impact change in the mental health landscape of our community.

Dianne Jones, Board Director
Missouri City, Texas resident

Dianne received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and has over 17 years of experience in non-profit development, assessment and management. She is currently the CEO of The Connection Hub and TCHub Travel, the Executive Director of 20/20 Vision CDC, and she is a certified nonprofit consultant.

Pastor Charles Jones, Board Director
Missouri City, Texas resident

Pastor Charles E. Jones has over 20 years of corporate management experience. However, his greatest calling was in 1986 when God employed him to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is a gifted communicator who loves serving at New Hope MBC and the Southern Brazoria County Communities. He is also a Chaplain for the Clute Police Department and a member of several community organizations.

Lisa Jolly, Board Director
Pearland, Texas resident

Ms. Jolly is the immediate past president of Counseling Connections. She has over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit arena, including 15 years in senior management positions. Ms. Jolly has worked for several mental health agencies and understands the crucial role of accessible mental health in a community. Her passions for helping other in need extends to her career at Pearland ISD at the PACE Center.

Marishia Simpson, Board Director
Pearland, Texas resident

Ms. Simpson is a diligent and results-oriented HR professional with 13+ years of experience effectively delivering value-added HR initiatives and managing strategic workforce needs for corporate, manufacturing, life sciences/blood banking, and service environments. Her skills in policy and procurement development, as well as extensive work in impacting multisite change, recruitment and retention and employee relations is expected to positively support the strategic plans for Counseling Connections. Ms. Simpson is passionate about sharing her gifts through volunteerism in her local community.

Tangila K. Webb, Board Director
Pearland, Texas resident

Ms. Webb is a service-oriented problem solver, who generously shares her interpersonal and organizational skills to promote mental health wellness. She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Educational Leadership, and has served as an Education Technology Specialist for Pearland ISD for over 15 years. Ms. Webb knows first-hand the positive impact mental health makes on children and youth, and knows the value of increasing access to those in need.

Counseling Connections appreciates the dedication and diversity of our volunteer Board of Directors. Their committment to leadership development, fundraising efforts, and strategic planning insures long-term sustainability for programs benefitting the children and families of Brazoria County.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can serve as a board member,

Current Board Members

Lisa Jolly

2021 Board Chair

Tangila Webb, M.Ed

2021 Board Treasurer

Tim Pylate

Director

Shobi Raj

Director

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Cindy Dalmolin

Dawn and Jim Lawless

Charlotte Selvera

Pam Waters