A graduate of Texas A&M University, former PR consultant Missy Herndon became a stay-at-home mom and social editor/writer while her boys were young. Her journey changed paths when her son Will was diagnosed with juvenile Batten disease and given a fatal prognosis. In 2009, Missy and her husband Wayne co-founded the Will Herndon Research fund. The fund has raised $4.7 million to date in The Woodlands community and continues raising awareness and funds to find a treatment to save Will.
In 2012, Missy went back to the workforce, landing a dream job at Interfaith of The Woodlands, woodlandsinterfaith.org, as Director of Programs and Services. She was promoted to the role of President and CEO of Interfaith of The Woodlands and Interfaith Community Clinic in 2016.
Today, Missy spends her days serving others in the community she loves and calls home, The Woodlands, Texas. She is passionate about her family, friends and helping neighbors in need. The center of her world is her husband of 18 years, Wayne, and their three boys, Will, Steele and Magnus. Missy hopes this blog will inspire others to make positive change in their communities and be the light no matter the situation.