Kori is the director of the Heart Galleries of Texas, a program located within the Center for Societal Impact at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. She received a Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been in the Child Welfare space her entire career, beginning as a consultant for non-profits before moving to Partnerships for Children where she served as the Executive Director for almost 10 years. Kori is using her child welfare and directing experience to grow the Heart Galleries of Texas programs and continue her dedication to finding positive permanency for every child in Texas. Kori enjoys cheering on all UT teams, golfing with her husband and two sons and traveling whenever possible.
