January 29, 2026 — Clayton Youth Enrichment has announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors and Executive Committee leadership, marking a year of leadership transition aligned with the organization’s long-term strategic direction.

Founded in 1975, Clayton serves over 7,000 children annually across Tarrant County through early childhood education, after-school programming, summer camps, and community-centered initiatives. Clayton is the largest nonprofit onsite provider of after-school programs in Tarrant County.

The 2026–2027 Board of Directors’ Executive Committee includes:
• Chairperson: Dr. Cara Walker, Director, Student Life and Engagement, Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus
• Immediate Past Chairperson: Lyn Willis, Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Administrator, Retired
• Vice Chairperson: Jarrett “Jay” Jackson, Vice President, AMM Political
• Treasurer: Curtis Linscott, Attorney
• Secretary: Lucky Denenga, Director, Orthopedics Neurosciences and Rehab Service Line, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
• Officer-at-Large: Heather Irby, Vice President, Human Resources & Safety, Standard Meat Company
• Officer-at-Large: Dr. Myrna Blanchard, Executive Director of Human Capital, Cleburne ISD

Cara Walker, Jay Jackson, and Myrna Blanchard are new to the Executive Committee this year, joining returning officers and board members to guide Clayton’s governance as the organization advances its long-term strategy focused on program quality, sustainability, and community impact.

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“Our board members are passionate about Clayton’s mission to help children be successful in school and in life,” said Jason Ray, CEO. “It is an added privilege to have individuals serving who are not only committed to our cause, but who have first-hand knowledge of the impact of our programs.”

Ray noted that Clayton’s board includes individuals with deep, personal connections to the organization, including those who participated in Clayton programs as children, such as Board officer Jay Jackson, as well as members whose own children have been served through Clayton’s early childhood and after-school programs, including Board officer Lucky Denenga. Along with parents and former participants, the board is made up of community leaders, educators, and business professionals who bring a broad range of perspectives to the organization’s governance and strategic direction.

To learn more about Clayton Youth Enrichment, visit www.claytonyouth.org.

About Clayton Youth Enrichment
Founded in 1975, Clayton Youth Enrichment is a Fort Worth-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families through early childhood education, after-school programming, summer camps, and community-centered initiatives.

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