By Texas City Independent School District
TEXAS CITY – Christina Hall-Payne will join the Texas City Independent School District July 12 as the district’s new director of development and community relations and executive director of the TCISD Foundation for the Future.
Payne, a La Marque High School alumna, currently serves as a managing partner at Beanstalk Fundraising and Community Relations where she has assisted grassroots organizations in reaching success in development and fundraising while increasing the organizations’ visibility and creating lasting relationships. She also worked as a project manager for Andrisin Abbey, LLC, conducting research, prospecting and completing fundraising applications for multiple donor sources.
Superintendent Dr. Rodney Cavness said Payne brings a lot of fundraising experience with her, along with experience in grant writing and board relations.
“We are very excited about Mrs. Payne joining our administrative team,” he said. “The Foundation for the Future has been a well-managed and well-oiled machine for many years. We believe Mrs. Payne’s transition into this position will be seamless as she utilizes her skills to continue to move us forward.”
TCISD Foundation for the Future Board President Jose Boix echoed Cavness’ faith in Payne.
“I am confident that with Christina’s leadership, we will continue the outstanding progress we have had to date,” he said.
Payne is a 2008 graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Administration. She received a Masters of Business Administration from Texas Women’s University in 2012. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Gulf Coast Apollo Chapter of the Links, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Payne is married to fellow LMHS alumnus Robert “Trey” Payne and has two daughters, Spencer and SinClair.
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