HRCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit governed by a Board of Directors. Daily operations are run by an Executive Director, a Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Programs, and Program/Administrative Assistant.
The HRCA Board of Directors consists of seven elected members and two non-voting executive staff members. The Board elects from its own membership the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
HRCA Board of Directors
2025 Annual Member Meeting was held on September 27, 2025. Congratulations to our new Board of Directors!
Karl Heck, President/Chair
Dr. Michelle Kirshenbaum, Vice-President
Elisha Agarwal, Secretary
Chasity Pritchett, Treasurer
Allison Berry
Mark Dunn
Henry Singletary
Next Annual Member Meeting: October 10, 2027 – National Chess Day at Old Donation School
HRCA Executive Staff


Jennifer Gettins
Co-Executive Director
Director of Programs
Volunteer Coordinator
Jackie Bowman
Co-Executive Director
Director of Finance & Operations
Photos courtesy of Brenna Behel Photography