Preservation Houston’s board of directors is pleased to announce that Jennifer Kapral has been named the organization’s new executive director.

Kapral brings more than 20 years of experience in education, nonprofit leadership and strategic partnerships. She most recently served as Senior Director of Education and Outreach at Asia Society Texas, where she developed nationally recognized programs, produced large-scale public initiatives and co-led an $11 million capital campaign. Her earlier leadership roles include positions at Teach For America, Raise Your Hand Texas and the Houston Independent School District. She is a Fulbright-Hays award recipient and holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of St. Thomas.