WHO/WHAT:
Texas Women’s Foundation, the largest regional women’s fund in the world, invites those interested to learn about the unique issues facing women and girls in North Texas on May 9. Moderated by Texas Women's Foundation President & CEO Roslyn Dawson Thompson, an esteemed panel of female leaders will speak about the opportunities and obstacles they face navigating their work cultures and leadership responsibilities. The organization is committed to advancing leadership opportunities for women and girls at every level. The Breakfast Event takes place in Plano, and the Lunch Event takes place in Dallas. The event is free, but registration is required: https://www.txwf.org/events/viewpoints/
Space is limited.
BREAKFAST EVENT: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Renaissance Hotel (Legacy West)
6007 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024
Bonnie Clinton is head of Indirect Procurement Shared Services for Toyota North America where she is responsible for the strategic leadership and services of several departments that support the business units of Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services.
Maria Lopez, Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, student is a member of Texas Women’s Foundation’s Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC), a group of the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI). The YWI focuses on amplifying the voices and power of young women of color, ages 16-24, from the community’s most challenged neighborhoods.
Anita Paxton is the Vice President of Talent Management at Axxess, where her mission is to lead organizational success through people. As a strategist, she develops talent strategy aligned with the overall company goal to attract, hire, manage and retain top talent for the company.
LUNCH EVENT: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Campbell Centre II
Mezzanine Conference Center (M1004)
8150 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206
Maria Lopez, Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, student is a member of Texas Women’s Foundation’s Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC), a group of the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI). The YWI focuses on amplifying the voices and power of young women of color, ages 16-24, from the community’s most challenged neighborhoods.
Neena Newberry is twelve-time award-winning executive coach, speaker and author. A former Deloitte Consulting executive with more than 25 years of business and leadership development experience, Neena excels at simple, proven solutions to achieve unprecedented business and career results.
Tanya Winchel is a single mother, storm spotter and Senior Vice President/Director of Accounting and Tax, Hilltop Holdings Inc. Her expertise falls in the area of corporate taxation, mergers & acquisitions, and partnerships in the banking, broker-dealer and mortgage industries.
About Texas Women’s Foundation:
Texas Women’s Foundation, formerly Dallas Women’s Foundation, is investing to Transform Texas for Women and Girls, empowering them to build stronger, more equitable communities throughout Texas. One of the world’s largest women’s funds, it is a trusted leader in advocating for and advancing economic security for Texas women, girls and families, and ensuring women and girls are enabled and supported in taking leadership roles in every sector in the state. With more than $35 million in assets, Texas Women’s Foundation raises approximately $9 million a year to underwrite groundbreaking statewide research on issues affecting women and girls – providing decision-makers and lawmakers with critical data to inform policies, practices and programs in the state. Funds also sustain the Foundation’s $6 million in annual grants, mission-focused gendered asset investments, and support for innovative programs and solutions to help Texas women and girls thrive. For more information, visit www.txwf.org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram or donate now.