GROWING STRONG COMMUNITY ROOTS

Shsu Community Partners In Education

When you enter the Boys & Girls Club of Walker County, a metal tree sculpture with multiple branches and budding leaves greets visitors. For Michelle Spencer, chief executive officer of the organization, the tree represents the positive growth children experience there and the growth of a nonprofit organization now celebrating 20 years of serving the community.

Like trees, the Boys & Girls Club of Walker County has established deep roots in the community to thrive, including numerous partnerships with Sam Houston State University. Many of those meaningful connections are because of Spencer, who has spent 17 years as CEO, leading a mission to help area youth with a place to learn and grow while having fun.