Staff

H. Kerr Taylor – Founder/CEO

Mr. Taylor serves as Founder and President of the Board of Directors of Pathways for Little Feet. Mr. Taylor’s personal journey of adoption provides him with a unique perspective as Board President. His passion to help create a better world for children is demonstrated through his tireless commitment to the cause. His 26 years of corporate experience has been instrumental in developing a strong Board, building a team of professional staff, and creating an organization that he hopes will grow into a world class organization.

Kerr is the Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of AmREIT. Since founding AmREIT in 1985, Mr. Taylor has grown his team from three to more than 50 professionals, has enlarged the property portfolio to over $1 billion of Irreplaceable CornersTM, and has increased the investor base to more than 6,000 shareholders and partners. Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University, a Masters of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law, and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM-Owners & Presidents Management Program).

Jill W.R. Taylor

Jill Taylor is the Founder and board secretary for Pathways for Little Feet. Mrs. Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University. Her Post Baccalaureate studies at the Neuhaus Education Center further prepared her for work in the field of special education in the public school system, where she was employed for seven years.

For many years Jill and Kerr experienced first hand the heartbreak and grief of infertility, but their love for children led them to adoption, and in 1998 they were overjoyed to bring home their baby girl Christina from Russia. The Taylor family then welcomed biological children Graham in 1999 and Kenner in 2000. The adoption experience left the Taylor’s with a desire to do more to help children and adoptive families, and this desire was the genesis for the founding of Pathways for Little Feet.

Robin Ferris, LMSW – Director of Operations

Ms. Ferris brings with her more than 15 years experience in the nonprofit sector. She has worked in a senior management capacity with job responsibilities including fundraising, grant writing, coordinating special events, program development and implementation, corporate and volunteer training, staff management, Board development, and strategic planning. In addition to her management experience, Robin has worked in the adoption field for 10 years. She has been responsible for conducting home studies, post-placement assessments, and identifying resources for adoptive families.

Robin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston and a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work. In addition, she obtained a Certification in Nonprofit Management from the American Humanics Program.

Ms. Ferris is thrilled to have the opportunity to help others with their adoption journey. As an adoptive parent, Robin understands the emotional and financial challenges families face throughout the adoption process. Robin and her husband have two children, the oldest of whom is adopted from China.