Speakers

Amy Mizcles leads the organization’s work in Williamson County. She is passionate about bringing the community together to address the underlying causes and consequences of poverty. Amy brings 20+ years of experience in public policy, government relations, program development, and nonprofit leadership. She is a graduate of Baylor University (Bachelor of Arts) and the University of Texas at Austin (Master of Science in Social Work).

Kedrick Jeffries serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. Jeffries’ career has been devoted to youth development. He previously worked with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Austin where he served as the Chief Club Operations Officer. He has also worked with Communities in Schools of Central Texas and with the Austin and Pflugerville independent school districts leading Out of School Time programming, as well as with the AFL-CIO and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in Washington, D.C.

Jeffries is also a fellow of the local African American Leadership Institute and Minister of Music at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and traveling.

Nearly 20 years of public health and humanitarian aid experience with a proven track record of strengthening supply chain systems for health, development, and emergency programs for aid organizations. Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills gained while working extensively in over 30 countries. Strong strategic development, supervisory, and change management skills. Proven ability to build teams, systems, and compliance structures. Native English speaker, and fluent in French.

Debra Hodges is a native Texan and attended Texas Tech University, where she earned her degree in English Education. Later, she completed her Master of Education with a Specialization in Special Education Behavior Disorders at Iowa State University. She has 25 years of experience in educating a widely diverse student population. Debra’s unique approach to connecting with both students and their families has earned her widespread respect from administrators, parents, and students alike.

 In her current role as the Chief Executive Officer of Operation360, Debra Hodges is committed to a mission that aims to bridge the gaps in services for those in need. Her central focus revolves around the creation of a comprehensive system that connects victims, their families, and friends with essential resources. Debra’s vision is to foster an environment of collaboration between schools, communities, social service agencies, law enforcement, and mental health and rehabilitation centers, all of which will be instrumental in achieving Operation360’s overarching mission.

Tyson Hodges began his law enforcement journey more than 35 years ago when he first joined the San Angelo, Texas Police Department. He later transitioned to a narcotics detective with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and an Agent with the United States Border Patrol.  Tyson’s commitment to law enforcement led him to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in May 1998, where he assumed the role of Special Agent based in the Des Moines, Iowa Resident Office.

After a distinguished tenure as a Special Agent, Tyson advanced his career, taking supervisory assignments in Salem, Oregon, and later DEA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.  During his time at DEA Headquarters, he played a pivotal role in the Office of Compliance, overseeing all external reviews, including Congressional inquiries and audits conducted by the Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office. Tyson’s career continued to advance, and he later assumed the role of Executive Assistant (Chief of Staff), where he was tasked with the critical responsibility of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating organizational risks. Tyson was also selected to serve on DEA’s Special Agent Hiring and Drug Panels and was appointed as the Director of Field Engagement and Liaison for DEA’s Diversity Committee.  He concluded his tenure with DEA as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Austin District Office (DO).  During his time at the Austin DO, Tyson was instrumental in founding a collaborative multi-agency task force, specially designed to investigate drug overdoses and offering guidance and support to families grappling with the loss of a loved one.

Tyson believes that the cornerstone of a vibrant and productive community lies in safeguarding the health and safety of family and friends.  Throughout his career, Tyson consistently practiced and promoted these values, inspiring others to become leaders characterized by fairness, compassion, attentiveness, and engagement.

Tyson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. He continued to enhance his professional skills by completing DEA’s Group Supervisor Institute and Senior Supervisory Leadership Training through the University of Virginia and graduating from the Strategic Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame. Tyson’s professional credentials include completion of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) Academy, and he is a Certified Fraud Examiner through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Tyson also continues to hold a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Tony Moline has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce since November 2012. He has a professional background in the chamber industry, with a career spanning back to 2006.

In addition to his role at the Cedar Park Chamber, Moline is currently in his third term on the Board of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive's Association (TCCE), the oldest State Chamber organization in the United States. He is also serving his third term on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the State Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, Moline has previously held the positions of CEO at the Coppell Chamber and Vice President at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber.

Moline is an alumnus of Stephen F. Austin State University and received his Certified Chamber Executive Designation from the US Chamber of Commerce in 2021. He is also a graduate of the Institute for Organizational Management at the University of Arizona, holding an IOM designation. Additionally, he completed the Community Development Council's Professional Community and Economic Developer program, earning his PCED designation.

Doug, a proud Rotary Club of Temple-South member since 2000, has held multiple leadership positions, including President, Foundation Chair, Board Member, and Chair of the Neighborhood Flag Project. He is also recognized in the District 5870 Roll of Fame. Doug has served as the District DAP Grant Coordinator for the past three years and is currently the District Governor-Elect. He is a Major Donor 1, , Sustaining Member, and Paul Harris Society Member. Doug and his wife, Lisa, have 5 children: Hailey (& Luke), Calvin, Reagan (& Josh). They also have a Miniature Schnauzer named Charlie, who serves as the unofficial Mascot of District 5870 for Doug's District Governor year. Professionally, Doug is a Partner in PapergraphicsPrinting and FastSigns in Temple, Texas. He actively contributes to his community as an Elder at Redeemer Presbyterian Church.