Meet the Team
At ReBirth Empowerment Education, we are all passionate about fulfilling our mission and making a difference in our community.

Terri Altmann
Founder & CEO
Terri Altmann has more than 27 years of for-profit and nonprofit business experience. To achieve the organizations’ mission and objectives, she brings expertise in management, program development, educational training, and facilitation. Attention to detail compliments her ability to secure and successfully manage federal grants and state contracts.
In the past two decades, she has established strategic alliances and partnerships creating opportunities within the communities she serves. Terri is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and holds a Masters of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Sadden by the continuous deterioration of resources, jobs, and youth activities in the Oak Cliff neighborhood where she grew up; she founded ReBirth Empowerment Education. She uses her leadership skills to develop, implement, and grow programs that promote economic security; provide youth an opportunity to engage in meaningful work and to acquire assets that help their families support themselves and advance economically. She uses her voice to advocate for change and promote social justice.
Board of Directors

Shawn Walker
Vice Chair
Central South Carpenters Regional Council: Local Union 429
Business Representative

Kayla Barnes
Secretary
Blackbaud
Team Lead, Enterprise Segment, Business Development

Gradlin Franks
Treasurer
The Beck Group
Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Kelly Kaufman
Director
Susan G. Koman
SR. Program Manager, Cause Marketing and Sponsorship

Mike Landen
Director
Austin Bridge & Road
Vice President of Estimating