The Legacy of Dr. Robert Santee Foundation
Founded by Dr. Robert Santee, former pitcher for the Houston Astros and his wife, Dr. Roschell Santee. Birth out of their own struggles an their passions for the community the Santee's made a vow that they will not stand by and see any child or family suffer at the hands of disease, poverty, or violence.
As a young child Dr. Rev. Robert Santee suffered from polio. Bullied because he did not have use of his legs, it gave him a view of life as child he now shares as an adult. His wife, Dr. Roschell Santee shared the same values and ideas of her husband, but with her own story to tell she added to the mission.
A survivor of domestic violence she wanted to bring awareness to the issue surrounding abuse and human trafficking. Out of their passions together they founded the Santee & Associates Foundation with the primary goal to SAVE-A-FAMILY.
Under the G.W. Wyatt Foundation, The Santee's worked to help bring awareness and educate the public on issues of bullying, domestic violence, and human trafficking. working in the community to bring about a change. After 7 years of working with the G.W. Wyatt Foundation.
The Santee's were called to begin their own foundation independently with the mission to not just save one family but them all. With that calling came the vision and by partnering with community leaders, philanthropists, politicians, and organizations who share that vision, the Santee & Associates Foundation was birth and now for 20 years
The Santee & Associates Foundation have been making many contributions to the community becoming a pillar amongst a small but growing community of leaders and activist who have been seeking real change in the community.
Our Leadership
Guided by a dedicated board and visionary team committed to educational equity and sustainable growth.
Eleanor Vance
Board Chair
Dr. Marcus Thorne
Executive Director
Sarah Jenkins
Director of Education
Robert Santee
Founder & Trustee
Dr. Elena Rodriguez
Head of Sustainability
James Wilson
Director of Outreach
Robert Santee
Founder & Trustee
Our Sponsors & Partners
We are deeply grateful for the organizations that stand alongside us in our mission to support families and strengthen our community.
Ron Reynolds
State Representative
Cynthia Ginyard
County Chairwoman
Our Generous Donors
We are deeply grateful to these key supporters whose commitment and generosity empower The Robert Santee Foundation to serve our community.
Mike Knox
City Councilmen
Judge J. Christian Becerra
Fort Bend County Judge
Tony Wahwan
Attorney At Law