Kayla Carter, a lifetime daughter of the City of San Antonio, has devoted her life to building equity for women, and she is the Founder of For Her, a local non-profit she established in 2013.
For Her was inspired by Kayla's personal experiences, when her community supported her during a challenging time, leading her towards healing and success. Over the past decade, Kayla has focused on addressing systemic inequalities. She is committed to fostering a sense of belonging, creating social capital, and ensuring equitable opportunities for women to thrive. She is passionate about uniting individuals who share a mutual interest in reciprocity and women's growth and success.
Currently, Kayla Carter holds the position of CEO at FOR HER and is a representative on the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women for District One. She is an active participant in Leadership San Antonio’s Class 47 and a member of the local chapter of The Non-Profit Council. Her past contributions include serving on the Alamo Area Coalition Against Trafficking (AACAT) and the S.T.O.P. Task Force. Kayla firmly believes in the power of women to bring about transformation in their communities through social, political, and philanthropic innovation.
Kayla is increasingly becoming a go-to voice for those interested in building lean non-profits and promoting women’s equity. She advocates for innovative thinking beyond the conventional philanthropy model, asserting that this can lead to more creative ways of maintaining community welfare. She firmly believes that such an approach can guarantee the long-term success of organizations and enhance the lives of the individuals and families they support.
A native of Flatonia, Texas, Taryn Tipton is a graduate of Texas A&M University and also has a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Louisiana State University. As an educator with a decade of experience, she has worked as a teacher and college counselor and in university admissions and student affairs. As the Program Manager at For Her, Taryn’s focus is on serving women who are marginalized, overlooked, and underserved. She is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s client and community facing programming that provides culturally-grounded and trauma-informed services. Taryn also supervises volunteers, provides training, and works directly with clients.
Taryn is a staunch believer in the power of inclusive and authentic community, and her passion is to empower women to use their voice and walk with them on their journey towards healing and holistic wellbeing. Taryn is an Enneagram 1, an optimist, and a wannabe runner. You can often find her exploring San Antonio with coffee in hand or planning her next adventure.
As a transplant from the small town of El Campo, Texas, Tanisha Ellis graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a BA in Sociology. She then furthered her experience by completing her Master of Social Work at Walden University.
Tanisha’s background includes knowledge of the foster care system, state benefits, violence prevention, social services, and community advocacy. With 15 years of experience in various roles, Tanisha realizes that her pivotal experiences are not unique; others, too, navigate challenges that shape their personal and professional lives. Pursuing a career in the mental health profession to support underrepresented communities has always been her primary goal. However, she became acutely aware that not everyone has access to a well-informed professional in their area or even someone whom they feel comfortable speaking with. With For Her, Tanisha assists clients with their therapeutic journey in both individual and group settings.
As a Public Administration & Policy Major and as a public servant, Tracy has accumulated skills & knowledge that enable her to advocate for social equity, quality education, all-inclusive opportunity, dignity, and collective strength. Tracy initially joined For Her as a social impact intern and quickly became a part of the team.
Within For Her Tracy uses her passion and education to help our programs meet the needs of our community members.
Outside of the office, Tracy divides her time as a cat mom, a volunteer, and an outdoor enthusiast.