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 a BS in Business Administration and a BS in Music Industry. Bret is a Partner/Principal at EY in their digital and customer experience practice area. Bret and his wife, Katlyn, have two children, Leo and Rome, and live in Dallas, TX.
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 and son 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 first met Willie during his time at Southern Methodist University, where he was completing a Master of Divinity. Their friendship grew from a shared love of faith, music, and laughter. Johnny and his wife, Danielle, now own and operate BlueBird Pediatric Therapy, serving children and families throughout the AL & MS Gulf Coast. They live with their two sons, John and Andrew, on a farm in South Mississippi.
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 bold, instinctive performer who dives into storytelling with passion and spontaneity. Fascinated by human behavior, she brings authenticity and heart to every role. As both an artist and the face of Good Buds, a brand rooted in florals and wellness, she strives to spark connection and inspire others—believing that magic and art thrive through the buddy system.
Splitting her time between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, Elizabeth is gregarious and playful—often the first to start “the wave” or capture a candid moment for the QuadW Foundation. She finds joy in her friends, her pup Gemma, yoga, the outdoors, music, sushi, mustard, and the meaningful work she helps champion at QuadW.
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. She lives in Fort Worth, TX, with her husband, Robbie, and three children. In addition to her work with QuadW and the OSI, MK serves on the UT Austin College of Fine Arts Advisory Council, the Trinity Valley School Alumni Board, and the House Corporation Board of Directors of Delta Delta Delta in Austin. Prior to the QuadW Foundation, MK gained experience at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and as a stay-at-home mom. Willie was her first friend in life, and she has been an Advisory Director of QuadW since its inception.
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.
