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Leadership

2025-2026 Board of Directors and Officers

Gail Branca
(President)
Deb Korkmas
(President Elect)
Michelle Tyson Lara
(1st Vice President)
Lillie Beth Wilson
(2nd Vice President)
Pinet McBride
(Secretary)
Carole Thrower
(Treasurer)
Stephanie Hodges
(Assistant Treasurer)
Pattie Armes
(Clinic Chairman)
Lynn Churay
(Clinic Vice Chairman)
Sally Barber
(Shop Chairman)
Dodi Willingham
(Shop Vice Chairman)
Mary Gannon
Margot Madsen
Carolyn May
Sharon Owens
Carleta Sandeen
Martha Yates
Mary Ann Macey
Donna Bocchetto
(Paraliamentarian)

President's Letter

Welcome to The Blue Bird Circle!

For over a century, The Blue Bird Circle has united women in service and purpose—volunteering time, energy, and heart to improve the lives of children. What began as a small group of dedicated women in 1923 has grown into a powerful circle of compassion that continues to make a meaningful impact in the Houston community.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide hope, love, and healing for children with neurological disorders. Through our volunteer-run Shop, our support of innovative research and patient care at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, and the events and programs we offer throughout the year, we are proud to help fund advancements in pediatric neurology while supporting families along the way.

Whether you're visiting our site to learn more about our history, shop with purpose, support our mission, or get involved—we are so glad you’re here. The Blue Bird Circle is built on friendship, service, and a shared belief that together, we can make a difference.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about who we are and what we do. We hope you’ll join us in our ongoing journey of giving back and lifting up.

Gail Branca
President, 2025-2026


Children with neurological disorders run into constant struggles to live a normal life. At The Blue Bird Circle, we fund research in pediatric neurology so children can have a brighter future.
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