What Would Willie Want
The QuadW Foundation (What Would Willie Want) was founded in memory of Willie Tichenor, who died of osteosarcoma in 2006 at 19 years old. Out of pain and loss, Willie’s family and friends established QuadW, redirecting the lens of hope that had focused on curing Willie to finding better treatments and cures for sarcoma, as well as supporting his passions of transformative mission and higher education.
Through our young board of directors, QuadW has created leaders in the next generation of philanthropists. This dynamic collection of Willie’s friends provides QuadW with a stream of ideas and new approaches. The QuadW board consists of ministers, artists, actors, musicians, parents, philosophers, teachers, and professionals. The composition and nature of the advisory board reflects Willie’s personality – he was a showman and a prankster, a master of both hilarity and sincerity.
Meet the board
Directors
BRET ALEXANDER
Bret Alexander graduated from the University of Southern California with BS in Business Administration and a BS in Music Industry. He lives with his wife, Katlyn, in Dallas, TX and works as a consultant, focusing on clients in the Media & Entertainment industries. Bret enjoys traveling, music, and going to the movies.
CHARLIE HAGGARD
Charlie Haggard graduated from South Methodist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Television. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Elizabeth where he works as a Music Supervisor for NBC Universal. He has been involved in such television series as the Emmy award-winning series Mr. Robot, Apple TV’s Loot starring Maya Rudolph, and Chucky - based on the iconic killer doll from the Child’s Play film series. An avid record collector, Charlie also enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family.
LAUREN JORDAN
Lauren Jordan graduated from SMU in 2008 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. Upon graduation, Lauren moved to New York where she worked at Guggenheim Partners and MSD Capital. As one can do in their 20's, she also worked as an actor and comedian throughout New York and regionally. After 6 years in New York City, she and her husband moved to Rowayton, Connecticut where they soaked up the beautiful coastal town and the early years of raising their three sons. In 2022, they moved back to Dallas, Texas and have enjoyed being close to family and old friends. Continuing Willie's legacy through QuadW is one of Lauren's favorite things.
NEIL MOSELEY
Neil Moseley is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a BA of Philosophy & Southern Methodist University with a Masters of Theological Studies. Neil is a Founding Partner of the The Church Cartographers, which helps congregations create new pathways to relevancy in their mission field. Neil loves movies, music, grammar and arguing. Neil lives in Dallas with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son Nathaniel, daughters Evangeline and Josefine, and two obnoxious cats, Velcro & Corduroy.
JOHNNY PETERS
Johnny Peters met Willie while working on his MDiv at Southern Methodist University. They quickly bonded over faith, music, and mildly inappropriate humor. He and his wife, Danielle own and operate a Pediatric Occupational & Speech Therapy clinic in Mobile, AL. They live on a farm in South Mississippi with their kids, John & Andrew.
TAYLOR TICHENOR
Taylor Tichenor graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a BA in Spanish and a certification from the Christian Leadership Center. Taylor and his wife, Sarah, live in Dallas with their son. He is interested in photography, science fiction, music, hiking and snow skiing.
ELIZABETH TRIEU
Elizabeth Trieu is a Los Angeles based actress. Perhaps you've seen her 'breaking up with her bank' or in various films on your televisions at home. Gregarious and silly, she'll probably convince you to do 'the wave' or ask you if she can take your picture at an event or meeting on behalf of the foundation. We love to capture moments, especially together. Her love for her friends, pup (Gemma Baguette Mawmi), the work we do at QuadW, yoga, the great outdoors, music, sushi, and mustard knows no bounds.
ROSS VICK
Ross Vick graduated from the University of Texas with a BA in Philosophy. He lives in Dallas with his wife Jessica, and three children, and is a teacher of robotics. He grew up with Willie and misses him dearly.
Executive Director
MARY KATHERINE CLARKE
Mary Katherine Vigness Clarke is Executive Director of the QuadW Foundation. Known as “MK,” she also serves as an Advisory Director of QuadW and a Trustee of the Osteosarcoma Institute. She holds a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law. MK worked for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and now she lives in Fort Worth, TX, with her husband, Robbie, and two daughters. She enjoys dancing, outdoor sports, and spending time with family and friends.
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
LISA TICHENOR
Lisa Tichenor is a graduate of the University of Texas with a BBA in finance. For over two decades, she was a “stay-at-home mom” to Taylor and Willie. In addition to her work with the QuadW Foundation and the Osteosarcoma Institute, Lisa is involved in several ministries of the United Methodist Church, including Africa University, and runs a community garden. She enjoys cycling, reading, snow skiing, hiking, and being with friends and family.
MAC TICHENOR
Mac Tichenor is a Director Emeritus of the QuadW Foundation and serves as President of the Osteosarcoma Institute. He is also President of Tichenor Ventures, LLC, which invests in early-stage biotechnology companies. He was previously Chairman and CEO of Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, later Univision Radio. Mac holds BA and MBA degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS from the University of Texas at Dallas. He enjoys music, hiking, bicycling, and snow skiing.
