Our Team
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Sharon Cohan, Founder & Executive Director
Sharon Wolfman Cohan, M.A.C, is a native Texan and proud Longhorn. She holds an undergraduate degree from University of Texas at Austin, Plan II Honors program and also a Masters in Counseling from St Edward’s University. In addition to training as a therapist, she has worked in Human Resources for PricewaterhouseCoopers and also in the non-profit sector. Sharon is the proud mom of three amazing children and two canine fur babies. She has served as a volunteer on various boards and committees within AISD schools, Temple Beth Shalom and Shalom Austin. Her current passions are health equity, accessibility, and a holistic approach to overall wellness. Sharon looks forward to continuing the work of TogetherAustin while also looking for opportunities to expand services.
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Katie Moncivais, Chief Operations Officer
Katie Moncivais is a life-long resident of Central Texas. She holds a marketing degree from University of Texas at Austin. Throughout the past 15 years, she has earned valuable work experience in retail, real estate and volunteering with her local elementary school and PTA. In late February 2021, she joined Kendra’s Covid Coaches in order to help Central Texans navigate the barriers of obtaining a Covid-19 Vaccine appointment. As Kendra’s Covid Coaches naturally came to an end, she was eager to continue helping with TogetherAustin as there was still work to be done! Katie is honored to serve the community through TogetherAustin clinics and programs. She lives in Round Rock with her husband, two elementary-aged children and their dog. They love spending time together, playing games and watching movies.
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Jeni Pirtle, Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Jeni Pirtle was born in Korea and raised in Dallas, Texas. She moved to Austin in 2006 and holds a degree in sociology. Jeni’s 17 years of nonprofit experience include advocacy in mental health, victim services, and organ, eye, and tissue donation. Addressing similar barriers to access among voters while coordinating transportation in the 2020 election sparked a passion for vaccine accessibility. In December 2021, Jeni began volunteering with TogetherAustin. She is excited to continue promoting health equity in the community. In her free time, Jeni enjoys reading, playing music, and swimming.
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Rachel Palmarozzi, Data Team Lead
Rachel Palmarozzi grew up in Houston, Texas and earned a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. After a career pivot, she currently works as a Senior Manager for a gaming company. In February 2021, Rachel joined Kendra’s COVID Coaches, a team of volunteers who ultimately connected thousands of Texans to vaccine appointments. When appointments became easier to book, she was excited to join TogetherAustin to help with clinics and data analytics. She and her husband had wanted to live in Austin since high school, and delight in running, hiking, and enjoying all that Austin has to offer (including some amazing knitting shops).
Board of Directors
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Alex Bass, P.E.
Board President
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Jayne Rosso, CPA
Board Treasuer
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Vanessa Merida-Crawford
Board Member
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Jason Montoya
Board Member
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Raji Parameswaran, MBA
Board Member