Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund

Donate now to support the families and communities affected by the Panhandle and South Plains wildfires in February 2024. The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund is administered locally by Amarillo Area Foundation.

Jesse Simmons

Shifting Power: Community Leadership & Co-Creation

Senior Evaluation Officer, St. David’s Foundation

Jesse Simmons (he/him), MS, is the Senior Evaluation Officer at St. David’s Foundation, a health equity funder in Central Texas. Jesse develops, implements, and manages comprehensive evaluation strategies for the Foundation. In this role, Jesse supports team members in developing theories of change, documenting current thinking and assumptions, and incorporating continuous learning practices. He is also responsible for analyzing demographics trends, community needs, and the impact of Foundation strategies. He received his Master of Science in Applied Sociology from Texas State University and brings a strong work ethic and future-oriented vision to his job.