Sandra Bryant is KCC’s founder, President, and CEO. Sandra’s role is an extension of her decades-long demonstration of leadership, commitment, and service in the greater Hays County community. Her multi-layered experiences and relationships with our community’s children, parents, taxpayers, businesses, civic organizations, and elected officials provide unique insights and perspectives that guide the organization and its mission.

Sandra lives in Buda, Texas with her husband, Ray Bryant (current Buda City Councilman and former Kyle City Councilman) where they attend Vercal Chapel and seek out every opportunity to be present in the community. On any given day, Sandra (and Ray) can be found cheering on one of Hays’ many school sports teams, supporting local businesses, or volunteering their time. Below is a snapshot of Sandra’s education, experiences, and accomplishments.

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EDUCATION

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Service Counseling - Liberty University
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Criminal Justice - Texas State University
• Associate degree in Law Enforcement - Austin Community College
• Certification - Adult Mental Health First Aid USA

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EXPERIENCE

• Hays County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5 (first elected African-American judge in Hays County)
• Hays CISD School Board Trustee and Board Officer (first elected African-American Trustee)
• Organizer and Chair, Buda Black History Month Community Celebration
• Veteran, United States Army & Reserves

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RECOGNITION & AWARDS

• Nominated, 2024 Buda Local Legends Award
• Certificate of Appreciation Recipient - Quilts of Valor Foundation
• Community Advocate Honoree, Black History Proclamation Recipient – City of Buda
• Certificate Recipient - “The History of the Black Experience” - University of Texas at Austin
• Sergeant’s Award Recipient - Hays County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

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MEMBERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT

• Membership Chair, Buda Lions Club
• Member, Buda ES, Elm Grove ES, Tom Green ES, McCormick MS, and Johnson HS PTA/PTSO
• Member, Texas Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention
• Member, Justice of the Peace, and Constable Association (JPCA) of Texas, Inc.
• Speaker, RON 2.0 Women’s Conference Bio – Sandra Bryant – KCC Founder, President, and CEO
• Host, Sunfield Elementary School 2nd Annual Black History Trivia Game
• Past President, Hays CISD Council of PTAs
• Past President & Founder, Buda Police Foundation
• Past President, Summer Pointe HOA
• Graduate, Buda Citizen Police Academy and Buda Citizen Academy
• Advisor, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center
• Member, Buda Area Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Onion Creek Senior Center
• Member, Texas Justice Court Judges Association
• Ex-Officio Member, Buda Police Foundation

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