Avonda Fox is the loving mother of Jacob Fox, for whom the Jacob Fox Foundation was created. Avonda is a devoted mother, who was devastated by the loss of her precious young son in July, 2006.

Since losing Jacob, Avonda has become an Advocate for childcare & regulations reform in the state of Texas. Avonda is committed to working with state senators to help ensure that what she had to go through will not happen to other families.

Although it is Avonda's sincerest hope that other families will not have to endure the pain and suffering that comes with the tragic loss of a child, she wishes to provide a beacon of hope to those who do. The Jacob Fox Foundation was established to provide some measure of peace to those families who find themselves in the unfortunate position of having to deal with such tragedy, and to give comfort in knowing that they do not have to go through it alone.

Currently Avonda is a member of NACCRRA Parent Advisory Council. Avonda’s is a legal assistant & seeking a degree in Business Management.

Avonda is married and is the proud mother of four boys, Keyth, Jacob, Dyllan and Bradley.

Favorite Quote: "Dance as if no one is watching, sing as if no one were listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, live everyday like it’s your last." ~ Mark Twain & Irish Proverb

Renee Fox is a native of Washington, D.C. and relocated to the Dallas area in 1995. Prior to moving to Dallas, Renee enjoyed a diverse working career in the private sector, the highlight of which was as an office administrator for a governmental consulting firm and lobbyist.

Upon joining the Dallas workforce, Renee entered the personnel staffing industry, and for the past 12 years has successfully navigated the market arena. In her professional capacity, some of the administrative and managerial positions held include Staff Recruiter, Staffing Manager, Director of Placements, and Division Manager.

Along with maintaining a diverse working career, Renee is an active volunteer with several community organizations and has volunteered hundreds of hours of community service to a Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization, The Community Youth Connection, and the Dallas-based non-profit organization, Caring Friends Center.

Jacob Fox was Renee’s grandson. The tragic event of losing Jacob changed the Family and Renee’s goals and agenda forever. Shortly after Jacob’s death, Renee left corporate America to assist her daughter Avonda in establishing and developing the Jacob Fox Foundation.

Renee has a proven track record as a professional, along with a firm commitment to labor and to eradicate needless deaths among children in child care settings through the pursuit of child care reform. Renee’s superior skills as an administrator, communicator, and a decision-maker contribute greatly toward the ongoing growth and success of the foundation.