He is married to his wife Suzi for and they have a daughter and twin boys.

He has volunteered in the Greater Austin area for decades and has the honor of serving as a volunteer, staff member and board member for 2 non-profit organizations – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and SafePlace. He has served on numerous other non-profit boards and HOA boards.

He is Seedling Mentor and is loving the experience. His favorite quote is “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dakota is deeply committed to empowering the next generation. With a passion for mentorship, he focuses on advancing youth education and professional development, particularly in financial literacy and career-readiness skills. Dakota’s dedication is reflected in his five years of mentorship with Seedling.

As a member of the board, Dakota brings a unique blend of business expertise, leadership, and a heartfelt commitment to making a lasting impact in the Austin community.

Prior to obtaining her Master’s degrees, Corrina worked for 6 years in the nonprofit space, primarily as Customer Relations Supervisor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. She has also served as a volunteer “Big Sister” for 3 different mentees, totaling over 10 years. With this mentoring experience, Corrina understands deeply the impact of one-on-one relationships with adults outside of the family and is thrilled to bring her unique skillset to the Seedling Board to support the organization’s powerful mission.

In her free time, Corrina enjoys taking art classes at Laguna Gloria, practicing yoga, and exploring the Austin food scene. She and her husband live in East Austin with their adorable dog Noche and they are expecting their first child in October 2025.

Matthew McMahon is one of the owners of Maximus Residential, a residential property management company, where he leads with a focus on innovation, strong client relationships, and community-centered service. With a background in business operations and leadership, Matthew has built a reputation for helping homeowners and investors succeed by creating sustainable solutions and long-term value.

A proud graduate of Texas Tech University, Matthew believes in the power of education, mentoring, and the opportunity to transform lives. His passion for giving back to the community led him to join the Seedling Foundation Board, where he is committed to advancing the organization’s mission of nurturing children’s potential and helping them thrive through consistent support and encouragement.

Outside of his professional and board service, Matthew enjoys golf, traveling, and following college sports.  These interests reflect his love of connection, learning, and new experiences. He brings the same enthusiasm and dedication to his community work as he does to his personal and professional life.

Juan Thurman is the co-founder and Managing GP of Semilla Climate Capital.  Prior to venture capital, he spent 7 years as an angel investor, mentor, board member and consultant.  He has a passion for supporting climate tech entrepreneurs and underrepresented entrepreneurs more broadly.

Juan was one of the first angels at SWAN Impact Network where he was a Director and was instrumental in the growth of the largest impact network in the Central US.  Additionally, Juan was a Board Member at DivInc, Bodhi and VemiDoc, a mentor at Techstars, G51 and other organizations, and was a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners. Before joining SWAN, Juan held sales leadership and technical roles at Twilio, IBM, and other tech companies.

Juan earned his MBA from The Red McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas and BSME from Rice University.  Seedling provides the opportunity to support the leaders of tomorrow who need a little extra boost.  

Dan resides in Austin, TX, and is a professional in the Technology industry.  He has led go-to-market teams across the U.S. and TOLA region for large manufacturers such as VMware and Varonis, as well as work with category creating cybersecurity start-ups like Island Technology. In addition, to his experience in IT, Dan is also an active real estate and venture capital investor.  He loves the robust opportunities to pursue his professional passions in a city as dynamic, diverse, and fast-paced as Austin.

Outside of work, and volunteering Dan enjoys traveling, exercising, playing tennis, struggling on the golf course, and cheering for Austin FC!

Currently serving as the Vice President of Global People Business Partner at Roku, Ericka leads the people function for the company’s Devices, Products, and Technology divisions. In this role, she oversees a wide range of strategic initiatives aimed at supporting talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness across Roku’s global workforce. Her extensive experience in people leadership has been honed through senior roles at some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Accenture, Google, and Realtor.com.

Ericka holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications and Rhetoric from Chapman University, alongside a certification from Cornell University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program. Her career reflects a dedication to continuous learning and a deep commitment to advancing workplace equity and organizational development.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Ericka is an active volunteer in the Greater Austin area, serving as a Sunday School teacher and supporting a variety of local nonprofits. She resides in Georgetown, Texas, with her teenage son and their beloved Goldendoodle, enjoying a balanced life of family, community, and personal growth.

Jennifer Alaniz Zoghby is a public affairs strategist and advocate committed to building systems that serve with accountability and measurable impact. She brings decades of experience in governance, policy, and community leadership to Seedling’s Board of Directors. Jennifer recently founded Tyrian Strategies, a public affairs firm rooted in analytics, advocacy, and action. Her work is shaped by a lifelong commitment to justice and opportunity for all children.

Raised in Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley, she connects deeply with Seedling’s mission, having experienced the impact of parental incarceration firsthand when her father served a lengthy sentence in the federal prison system. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she double majored in Government and Psychology and earned her master’s degree in Public Leadership from the LBJ School of Public Affairs. She served as President and Board Chair of Girl Scouts of Central Texas, where she focused on strategic governance and equity in access.

Jennifer lives in Austin with her husband, Jeriad, and spends much of her time shuttling their teenage daughter between school and Ballet Austin. Their son is studying at UC Santa Barbara, carving out his own path on the West Coast. She is an avid runner, and loves sewing, reading, and her garden.

Dr. Daryl Horton earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas State University, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Austin Graduate School of Theology, a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University.

Rev. Horton is currently the President of the Baptist Ministers’ Union of Austin and Vicinity, Chair of Christ Together Greater Austin (CTGA), and Chair of the Board of Directors for Austin Habitat for Humanity. Pastor Horton is President of the State Congress for the Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas (MGBCT). He serves on the African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) with the City of Austin and is a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Rev. Horton is Board Co-Chair for Saffron Trust Womens Foundation, and a board member for the Danny Forshee Evangelistic Association (DFEA), Austin Partners In Education (APIE), Kingdom Capital Network (KCN), and Transit Forward.

Daryl Horton also enjoys playing golf as a member of the historic Traveler Golf Association where he currently serves as President.

McCreary previously worked in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as the interim chief executive officer of Hamad General Hospital. He also served as an associate project director for the hospital and research center Sidra Medicine in Doha.

Before working overseas, McCreary served as director of operations for the University of Maryland Medical System. McCreary earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland in College Park. He received
certification in data science and analytics from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business, and completed the Advanced Management and Leadership Program of the University of Oxford Saïd Business School.

McCreary is a Seedling Mentor focusing on fostering a consistent mentoring relationship. He and his wife Glendora share 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren (with whom he is very popular). He is energized and excited to be a member of the Advisory Council.

Jessie’s connection with Seedling’s mission is special. As a child, Jessie felt the impact of parental incarceration firsthand. Without the loving support of other adult figures serving as mentors and role models in her life during those times, she would have struggled to overcome  the challenges that other kids face navigating the path to adulthood when a parent is in prison.

Jessie Metcalf has been a Seedling mentor since 2014, has served on the Board of Directors for 6 years including as BOD President, and is honored to serve now on Seedling’s Advisory Council. 

In 2025, Mike was honored by RecognizeGood as a recipient of the Legends Award for his volunteer work with Seedling and children impacted by parental incarceration.  He is also a past recipient of Seedling’s Angels and Advocates Award.   Mike’s passion for mentoring began more than 30 years ago.

In 1998 while at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, a presenter asked, “Who can give 30 minutes one day a week to mentor a child?”  Mike immediately answered that call as he thought “I can!” That year, he was matched with an Austin Independent School District (AISD) first grader. His mentee’s dad was incarcerated and due to instability in his home, moved often. He attended six elementary, four middle,  and three high schools. Every time he moved schools, Mike followed. Mike was one of the few consistent, committed adults in his life cheering him on as he was the first in his family to graduate high school.

Mike found Seedling after speaking with the AISD superintendent to discuss how the district’s mentoring program could be strengthened. After that conversation, Mike was asked to speak at a volunteer workshop, where he first learned about the Seedling mentor program.  Mike then became a Seedling mentor and joined the Seedling Board of Directors in 2014.    He has helped raise more than
$500,000 for the program to date including serving as a Co-Chair for the Fab Five Gala and now serving on the Farmers Insurance Golf Tournament Committee.

Mike is still a Seedling mentor and has been an unwavering source of support for his current mentee today, as he was for all the young men he has had the privilege of mentoring through the years.