Our Executive Team executes the purpose and vision of the BLF Foundation, while ensuring success in day-to-day management.

  • Brian L. Fontenot

    Founder/CEO

    Brian L. Fontenot is the founder of BLF Foundation. His vision started with wanting to help increase the number of minoirities that finish college in a 4 year and 6 year duration. Being a resident of Austin, TX and a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (Economics ’12), Fontenot recognized the importance for mentorship and scholarship for local area students. Drawing upon his own experiences while attending UT, and also recognizing the need for more opportunities for youth, Brian developed the BLF Foundation with a goal of addressing these needs....Learn More

  • Susan Moore-Fontenot

    Director of Corporate Partnerships

    Susan graduated from Lamar University with a Master’s Degree in Middle Management and Supervision. She spent 38 years in public education serving as an Adjunct College Instructor, Director of Human Resources, Principal, and Educational Diagnostician. She serves on the Lee College Board of Regents chairing its policy development committee and CEO evaluation process. She has presented at national and local professional conferences. Susan has served as President of the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators and is now an independent contractor working with grant procurement, professional coaching and program evaluation. She brings with her years of public and higher education…...Learn More

  • Chris Cormier

    Director of Corporate Partnerships

    Chris has worked for a who’s who of impressive brands spanning online marketing, internet services and digital advertising sales, including Under Armour Connected Fitness, YP.com and Yodle Inc. (Web.com). Beginning as a Sales Account Manager, Chris achieved success in every aspect of the sales organization, including recruiting, training, and supervising to developing internal processes and strategies through Data & Operations Management.  Most recently, he has consulted with various pre-funding stage start-ups and social entrepreneurs to help secure both corporate sponsorship and venture capital interest....Learn More

  • Faria Sukanna

    Corporate Partnership Executive

    Faria graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA with a degree in Biology. She recently transferred to Austin, TX where she has worked for some of the top local companies in the startup space.  She brings with her years of experience in both client acquisitions and retention. Originally born in Bangladesh, Faria is passionate about creating opportunities that provide access and achievement for women and a diverse group of underrepresented communities....Learn More

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