Board Members
This is our 2025 Families Helping Families Board.
Serving to advance its mission helping families in need.
Quincy Collins
I grew up in a loving and nurturing family on the south side of Houston and attended Houston Christian University. Because of HCU’s dual degree program, I selected Music Performance and Business Finance as my majors. During my tenure, I was assigned a mentor to help strengthen my spiritual and personal growth. He forever changed my life. My HCU years also led me to my devoted wife of 18 years. Shortly after we graduated together in 2005, I transitioned over to the telecommunications industry, and our family grew with the blessed additions of our bright children, Quincy II and Sydney.
One of my most memorable childhood memories with my grandparents was feeding the homeless in downtown Houston during the cold winter months. Their homemade beef stew fed so many. I witnessed the true meaning of humanity.
Although my grandparents are no longer with us, their legacy of giving back lives on through me.
In 2013, a church member’s home caught on fire and destroyed everything. I scrambled desperately to collect donated items for the family, such as household items, clothing, and shelter. We also collected nearly $800 in donations, which was used to purchase additional grocery items and delivered them to her family. That was the turning point in my life: I chose to transform our blessings into an opportunity to give back to our communities and founded Families Helping Families in Houston.
It has evolved into something greater and more impactful than I could have ever imagined. And I am eternally thankful to all those who help make it happen year over year.
About
Nikki Collins
Nikki Collins is a lifelong Houstonian growing up in the Alief area. Nikki comes from a large, close-knit family and lives by the mantra of “Family First”. Nikki met her husband, Quincy, while they were both attending Houston Christian University. They first connected over their shared love of music and have been friends and partners ever since. Nikki is a proud and doting mom to Quincy II and Sydney.
Nikki currently serves as Associate Director, Human Capital Management at American Virtual Cloud Technologies, Inc. and is committed to maintaining professional partnerships and support to business leaders to drive business results. Nikki has a master’s degree in Strategic Business Management from the University of Houston, a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurial Management from Houston Christian University and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources.
Nikki is a board member and co-founder of Families Helping Families Houston and shares Quincy’s passion for and commitment to serving her community.
About
andie scott, MBA
Andie Scott serves as the Director of Finance for Families Helping Families, where she oversees financial strategy, budgeting, and fiscal accountability to support the organization’s continued growth and impact across the Greater Houston area.
Professionally, Andie is a Finance Business Partner with TechnipFMC, specializing in export credit agency financing and complex financial operations. She brings a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and strategic funding, backed by her MBA and education from the University of Houston–Victoria. Based in Missouri City, Texas, Andie combines corporate financial expertise with a passion for community impact.
At Families Helping Families, Andie plays a critical role in managing donor funds, developing scalable budgets, and ensuring transparency across all financial processes. Her leadership helps ensure that resources are effectively allocated to support the organization’s mission of serving thousands of families each year.
About
Dan Durkin
"Be the change you want to see"
Dan believes in making positive investments in the communities and individuals where you can. He has a proven track record of transforming operations to empower the people that run the process and deliver results.
In his current role as Managing Director of Technology at YES Prep Public Schools, he drives strategic initiatives to enhance the teaching and learning experience of underprivileged communities to opportunities second to none in the education space.
Dan also serves as a board member on Society of Information Management Houston chapter. When he isn't working, he enjoys spending time with his spouse and 3 children. Dan has been a part of the Families Helping Families in past years as a volunteer and excited to lead it to achieve in its next chapter.
About
TBD
Looking to add a member to the leadership team supporting in building partnerships and sponsorships.
