Adrianna Cuéllar Rojas

CEO, TexProtects

Adrianna has been the CEO of TexProtects, a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to advance public policy and policy implementation that strengthens families and prevents child abuse and neglect, since September 2023. For the two years prior to joining TexProtects, Adrianna was part of the leadership team that launched the grantmaking strategy for the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation. Between 2014 and 2021, Adrianna served as the President and CEO of United Ways of Texas, the membership association for over 60 local, independent United Ways in the state. Between 1997 and 2013, Adrianna worked with The Meadows Foundation, a Dallas-based philanthropic foundation, where she facilitated investments in nonprofit organizations across Texas, advanced strategic initiatives, and cultivated partnerships with philanthropy, business, government, and others. Prior to working in philanthropy, Adrianna worked in governmental relations for several state agencies including the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Education Agency, as well as an interim legislative committee, the Texas Commission on Children and Youth.

While Adrianna currently lives in Austin with her husband and their two high school-age sons, Joaquin and Pablo, she regularly travels to TexProtects’ Dallas office and across the state in her capacity leading a statewide organization. Adrianna currently serves on the Steering Committee for the National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers and serves on the Systems Improvement Committee of the Supreme Court of Texas Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families. She previously served as Chair of the Board of Directors for Foundation Communities, Austin’s largest affordable housing developer. Adrianna is also involved in her children’s school, including serving as the President of the Stephen F. Austin High School Archery Booster Club. Adrianna has a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School at the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

Suzie Ruel

Vice President of Strategy and Finance, TexProtects

In 2022, Suzie Ruel joined TexProtects, a statewide nonprofit focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. As Vice President of Strategy and Finance, she oversees the organization's policy implementation work to ensure that TexProtects’ legislative successes translate into meaningful outcomes at the local level.

Prior to joining TexProtects, Suzie served as a Senior Director at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, where she led the marketing department. During her time there, she guided the organization through its 10th anniversary while supporting the recovery of visitation, membership and community engagement following the COVID-19 pandemic.

From 2014 to 2021, Suzie held several roles at the Salesmanship Club of Dallas, which owns and operates Momentous Institute and hosts the PGA TOUR Byron Nelson golf tournament. Momentous Institute is a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on social and emotional health for children and families. During her time there, she was part of the team responsible for the relocation and rebranding of the Byron Nelson tournament, as well as the launch of Momentous Institute's Changemakers Curriculum. She concluded her tenure as Director of Marketing, leading communications and brand strategy initiatives for Momentous Institute that elevated awareness of the organization's mission and impact.

Suzie's nonprofit career also includes roles with several North Texas organizations, including the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council and Mayfest, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. Suzie lives in Dallas with her husband, Sean. Outside of work, she is active in P.E.O. and D CEO's Emerging Women Leadership Network and enjoys taking care of her historic home without the help of her tenacious dog.