Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and protecting a unique urban greenspace in southwest Houston. Tucked away in the Westbury neighborhood just south of Meyerland, this stunning gem of nature is still relatively unknown to many Houstonians. The Willow Waterhole Greenway spans nearly 300 acres and features a network of lakes, prairie, marsh, islands, native plants, wildlife and park amenities.
Our Mission:
Preserve, restore, and enhance Willow Waterhole Greenway to reduce flooding, protect habitat,
and connect people through nature and community.
Welcome to our Impact Director, Maya Houston
We’re proud to welcome Maya Houston as Impact Director at Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.
Maya brings more than three decades of leadership in philanthropy and nonprofit strategy, with a career defined by building high-performing fundraising programs, advancing major capital campaigns, and strengthening long-term sustainability for mission-driven organizations.
Her experience includes senior development roles with leading Houston institutions, including the Houston Zoo and the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), where she helped lead major fundraising efforts and build strategic partnerships that delivered measurable impact.
Maya is also a respected leader in the field, with active involvement in the Association of Fundraising Professionals and as part of the Center for Houston’s Future leadership network.
What sets Maya apart is her ability to connect vision to action. She understands how to translate big ideas into support, and support into lasting change.
As Willow Waterhole continues to grow its work in conservation, education, and community access, Maya’s leadership will help define what comes next.
Please join us in welcoming Maya to the team.