TAAHP Foundation
About the TAAHP Foundation
Established in 2022, the TAAHP Foundation is dedicated to expanding educational and economic opportunity for residents of affordable housing in Texas. By providing scholarships for tuition, books and other educational needs, the TAAHP Foundation helps make pursuing a higher education possible — creating pathways to long-term economic mobility.
Board of Directors
The TAAHP Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of members of the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing providers. The organization’s bylaws reserve a board seat for a former scholarship recipient.
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President
Melinda Frazer
Portfolio Resident Services
Vice President
Dr. Stephen Aisabokhae
Former Scholarship Recipient
Secretary
Allison Smith
Texas Housing Foundation
Director
Cynthia Bast
Baker & Hostetler
Director
Tom Dixon
Advantage Capital
Director
Ryan Lunderby
TAAHP Board Laision
Director
Jessica Mullins
L+M Fund Management
Director
Lucy Murphy
Texas Housing Foundation
Director
JoEllen Smith
DMA Development Co.
Director
Andrea Steel
The Banks Firm
Director
Chris Thomas
EisnerAmper
Director
Valerie Williams
Bank of America
Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded
Scholarship Program
The TAAHP Foundation Scholarship Application Committee awards scholarships to recognize high school seniors and technical school or college students who actively reside in affordable housing properties owned by a TAAHP member and have pursued academic or technical excellence. These awards are intended to provide financial assistance to student residents attaining their educational and career goals. Scholarships are funded by TAAHP affiliated fundraising events and its membership.
TAAHP Foundation Scholarships Are Changing Lives
Scholarships are opening doors for students living in affordable housing across Texas. By easing the cost of education, they help students focus on their studies, pursue their goals, and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Every scholarship is more than financial support—it’s a chance to thrive, create new opportunities, and strengthen communities across the state.
Hear directly from students living in affordable housing across Texas as they share how scholarships are helping them pursue higher education. Their stories show what becomes possible when financial support meets determination—and how a scholarship can bring students one step closer to their goals and a brighter future.
