Our Staff

I am honored to step into the role of Interim CEO here at Covenant House Texas.  Having been the CEO at Covenant House Vancouver for 17 years, I know the work of Covenant House Texas and I am deeply committed to our mission of providing a safe haven, respect, and unconditional love to youth experiencing homelessness.

Under the leadership of Leslie Bourne, Covenant House Texas has been recognized as a remarkable organization whose staff serve youth with exceptional dedication, vision, and compassion.  Covenant House Texas has achieved great milestones, surpassed numerous challenges, and made a lasting impact in the Greater Houston community.  And now, with an amazing new facility nearing completion, the future is very bright for Covenant House Texas and the precious young people we serve.

The Board of Directors will shortly embark on the search for the new Chief Executive.  During this period, working alongside a very capable senior leadership team, my role will be to oversee operations and ensure that Covenant House Texas has the resources and support needed during this period of leadership transition.

Felicia Broussard serves as the Chief Development Officer having joined Covenant House Texas in 2017. Felicia was previously responsible for all major events and donor stewardship as part of the Advancement Department at Ronald McDonald House Houston. She obtained her Master’s degree at North Carolina State University and served at the university for over ten years implementing theory-based initiatives to ensure student retention, academic success, and optimal graduation rates. Felicia is active in the Houston community and serves in the children’s ministry at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.  She is fully committed to the Christ-based mission of Covenant House Texas and aims to enhance the lives of young people through her service of the Lord and her daily work with this organization.

Delesha began at CHT in June of 2017 and her dedication and competence has afforded her several promotions from Assistant Shift Coordinator of Safe Haven overnight, to Shift Coordinator, then to Lead Case Manager, and Director of Support Services. She oversees all programs at Covenant House including our Safe Haven shelter, our Rights of Passage program, Youth Engagement Center, Outreach, Parenting Program, Human Trafficking, Career Services, LGBTQ, Data Management, and Grant Management.  Delesha has over 20 years working with underserved populations and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.