Speakers

Diana McRae is a longtime resident of Walker County, a graduate of Huntsville High School, attended Sam Houston State University, and a member of Northside Baptist Church.  She has been the Tax Assessor-Collector for Walker County for over 15 years.  The position also oversees Vehicle Registration, Voter Registration and Elections for Walker County. 

She is going to give us an update on things happening in her department.

Anne Woodard was elected to the Walker County Hospital District Board November 8, 2016 and voted Chairman of the Walker County Hospital District Board November 30, 2016. She has been a resident of Walker County for 52 years. Anne has been a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas since 1974 and graduated from McClennan Community College School of Nursing in 1973. She has an advanced Certification in Maternal/Newborn Nursing and also a Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor for 25 years. Anne was an employee of Huntsville Memorial Hospital for 29 years which included Nursing Director of Labor and delivery, Nursery, Pre and Post Op Surgical Services, Pediatrics and House Supervisors. Anne retired from Huntsville Memorial Hospital in June of 2015. 

Victoria Cardenas is the current President of the Friends of the Wynne, the support organization for the Wynne Home Arts and Visitor Center. While attending SHSU, she served as an intern for the City of Huntsville and earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from SHSU in 2019. Victoria attended Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She returned to SHSU after law school and currently serves as an on-campus attorney in the university’s Student Legal & Mediation Services office, where she provides students with legal assistance and guidance on a variety of legal issues.

Olivia Discon is the current Treasurer of the Friends of the Wynne and is a frequent volunteer at the Wynne Home Arts and Visitor Center. She graduated from SHSU in May of 2026 with her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Affairs at The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.

 

Victoria Stoddard has served as an Account Manager with Gulf Coast Blood since July 2024. In her role, she partners with businesses, schools, churches, and hospitals to organize mobile blood drives that support Huntsville and surrounding areas. Victoria is a dedicated and passionate blood donor herself.  Her presentation topic is entitled "Commit for Life as a Donor: Benefits Recipients & You!