Carter is a junior at Stratford High School and is involved in numerous clubs and activities including Stratford Tennis, Men's Volleyball Club, Academy of Business, and Lego Club. Inspired by a mission trip to rural Mexico, Carter hopes to positively impact the lives of everyone he meets. Serving as a representative of Texas Food For Thought, Carter has worked with our partners to serve those in need and spread joy on our trips to Veracruz, Mexico. 

Brinklee Michels is a senior at Stratford High School and is so excited to get to be a part of an organization that helps so many people! Brinklee is involved in various clubs and extracurriculars, such as Stratford Girls Golf, HOSA, NCL, First Tee, etc. She is dedicated to making a difference in the Houston community!

A Non-profit founder, Eagle Scout, and full time student; Austin Chao is currently a Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. As the founder of Texas Food For Thought, he was inspired to start this organization after a compelling mission trip to impoverished villages in Mexico. He realized the disparity between those he was serving and decided he wanted to give back to his communities. Working with the same organizations that helped inspire him, he now leads Texas Food For Thought with a determination to create lasting relationships, serve those in need, and inspire future generations to continue outreach efforts through compassion and understanding.

In addition to Austin’s extracurriculars, he is a Stokes Fellow at USMA and is active in his company Sandhurst team, cultural organizations, and Baptist Campus Ministries at West Point.

As an avid enthusiast of any large body of water, Austin dreams of going cliff diving one day in Kaunolu Bay, Hawaii. Austin is always eager to go on an adventure and can’t wait for what the future may bring.

Kate Michels is a senior at Stratford High School who was inspired by Texas Food For Thought's mission to help those who are underprivileged. Kate is involved in Business Professionals of America, Tri-Theta, Stratford Computer Science Club, Academy of Business, Stratford Girls Soccer, Albion Hurricanes Soccer Club, and National Charity League. She hopes to help make the world a better place one care package at a time.