MEET OUR TEAM
EMMA MANKARIOUS | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Emma is a strategic and proactive leader who serves as the Director of the TMHS Ambassador Program and leads our PR and media. Her work has recently been featured in The Buzz Magazines, Swoon Memorial, and on KHOU’s Great Day Houston with Deborah Duncan. She designed and launched the Ambassador Program to create a reliable pathway for mental health support across elementary and middle school campuses.
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Emma recently led her Racing for Wellness team, the Compassion Crew, to raise over $27,000, earning the title of 2025 Mental Health Champions of the Year. Currently, Emma is spearheading the Rodeo Run 5K, having personally authored and presented the event proposal to City Council. She manages all city level coordination and event logistics, including food trucks and live entertainment, to turn advocacy into tangible community impact.
BROOKLYNN PRUNEDA | MARKETING INTERN
​At the University of Georgia, Brooklynn Pruneda is a marketing major pursuing a FinTech certificate with an emphasis in sales. Brooklynn brings a creative, data-driven approach to TMHS as a marketing intern. She supports the development and execution of digital campaigns, manages social media strategy, and assists with content creation that strengthens the organization’s brand presence. Brooklynn is passionate about using marketing and technology to build meaningful connections, increase engagement, and expand the Society’s reach.