
Our Team
Our people share our passion.
The Dream Come True Foundation is made possible by a combination of dedicated staff, committed board members, trusted mentors, and resilient Dream Achievers. United in our mission, vision, and values, we work side by side to eliminate obstacles, build bridges, and make dreams come true.
Board of Directors

Michael Rayos
Michael Rayos
As a Dream Achiever, Michael understands the importance of an education and a strong support system. He completed his degree in Network Engineering in May of 2017 and was offered a permanent position with Indeed after serving as an intern. His experience led him to become a Cloud Security Engineer with SADA.
Being a single dad of three, Michael is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Michael has been such a strong and positive force within the Dream Come True family, and will continue to be an asset as we work together to change lives.

Heather Bailey
Heather Bailey

Ronald Dittmar
Ronald Dittmar

Yvette Niemeyer
Yvette Niemeyer
Her professional background spans the PC and printer manufacturing, finance, telecommunications, transportation, state, academic and healthcare systems in technical roles and as a Senior Technical Project Manager and Program Manager.
For the last ten years she has volunteered her services with organizations such as the Global Austin non-profit, who through various State Department programs share our economy, architecture, environment, city government, technology, and entrepreneurial culture with international visitors to the capital of Texas. Most recently she assisted with the Colin’s Hope Foundation whose mission is to save children from drowning and has joined The Dream Come True Foundation to lift individuals out of poverty.

Raquel Valdez Sanchez
Raquel Valdez Sanchez

Sam Myers
Sam Myers
Since 1980, Sam has been active in various activities and committees at Tarrytown United Methodist Church and its outreach projects in the Austin area. He is an avid runner and has been involved with various other civic and professional associations over the past 30 years.

Shaquille Gould
Shaquille Gould
He is currently the Houston General Manager at Workrise (formerly RigUp), a workforce management solution for the skilled trades. Prior to Workrise, he was an investor at Quake Capital, a venture fund and accelerator program. Prior to Quake, he held several roles at Google and PepsiCo and has started several companies.
Originally from Antigua, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Texas A&M University. He recently completed his Notley Fellowship, is a member of the BLCK VC community and serves as a mentor with Founder Institute & DivInc.

Lorie Ledesma-Ramirez
Lorie Ramirez
Lorie has credited her success to a community of mentors and champions; and she remains dedicated in providing mentorship to others as they realize their own potential. Beyond her professional life, Lorie finds fulfillment in her family, cherishing 28 years of marriage with her husband Daniel and the joys of parenthood with their daughters, Ashley and Juliana.
Team
Stephanie Hernandez | Board Liaison

Founders
Carol Kallendorf Speer, Ph.D.

Jack Speer
Jack lived for many years in Santiago, Chile, speaks Spanish, and has been involved in medical missions in Honduras. Jack, along with Carol, are co-founders of The Dream Come True Foundation, whose mission is to help people “on the edge of success,” people who have shown the initiative and resilience to take significant steps to realizing their life dreams. Jack has led the Dream Come True Foundation as its first president. He attributes the success of the organization to a very powerful, competent, caring board, passionate about people and their dreams. Jack is married to Carol Kallendorf, Ph.D. They live in South Central Austin (78704) with their two Poodles, Winston and Roosevelt. They are the parents of two children and four grandchildren. Jack lived for many years in Santiago, Chile, speaks Spanish, and has been involved in medical missions in Honduras. Jack, along with Carol, are co-founders of The Dream Come True Foundation, whose mission is to help people “on the edge of success,” people who have shown the initiative and resilience to take significant steps to realizing their life dreams. Jack has led the Dream Come True Foundation as its first president. He attributes the success of the organization to a very powerful, competent, caring board, passionate about people and their dreams. Jack is married to Carol Kallendorf, Ph.D. They live in South Central Austin (78704) with their two Poodles, Winston and Roosevelt. They are the parents of two children and four grandchildren.
Vantage Advisory Committee
Bob Riazzi
Bob Riazzi joined The Dream Come True Foundation to lead strategic expansion along with operations, community outreach, and fundraising. He retired as the executive director at the end of 2023. Prior to joining The Dream Come True Foundation, Bob spent more than thirty years in business and nonprofit markets leading software technologies and services start-ups and business units within large global companies. Bob served at companies such as ReachForce, Charity Dynamics, AT&T, NCR, Dell, and 3Com/Tippingpoint as CEO, GM and VP growing and scaling organizations with a key focus on client, employee and constituent success.
As The Dream Come True Foundation continues to see an increase in the need for our services, especially for low-income families, Bob’s vision and leadership with the Vantage Advisory Committee will enable the organization to create even more social impact by growing our programs, building partnerships, and expanding our reach.
Bob lives in Austin with his wife Carol and is thrilled to have his three kids and their families also living in Austin. Bob graduated from The University of Florida, with BSBS- Finance, and enjoys road biking, fly fishing and playing frisbee with their Goldendoodle, Isabella.