About Us

The Women’s Institute of Houston was founded in 1951 by Mr. and Mrs. Dean Richardson, in cooperation with community members who were dedicated to offering continuing opportunities for educational experiences.

 

In 1956 The Women's Institute was chartered as a non-profit educational organization, and the present dual program began to take shape. This program consists of the Cultural Studies Program and Sunday Lectures, a group of courses given by local university professors that are tailored to fit into the hectic schedules of modern life; and the Lecture Luncheon Series, which brings authorities who discuss an aspect of their field of expertise in a single presentation.

The following is a list of individuals who continue the mission of the Women's Institute of Houston:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ruth D. Sterling, Chair Emerita (In Memoriam) Marilyn G. Lummis, Chair Emerita Dorothy W. Smith, Chair Emerita Cynthia J. Brown, Chairman Jan V. Mann, President Linda Kimball, Vice-President Dr. Patricia A. Barth, Treasurer Dorothy H. Johnson, Secretary Charlotte Jones, Lecture Luncheon Chair Helen Dow Kay P. Gregg Mary L. Harberg Executive Director: Alida H. Webb Assistant Director: Claudia M. Roeser Call us today for information: Phone (713) 529-7123 Fax (713) 529-9266 E-mail wih@wih.org The Women's Institute 2202 Avalon Place Houston, Texas 77019

Marilyn Lummis., Dr. Jeffrey B. Roet, Dr. Jeannette Rice Donna Roberts, Sam & Leslie Morasca Dr. Steve Klineberg and friend