Leadership Fort Worth

LFW welcomes our new LeadershipClass board representative, Dana Shumard (LP24)! Dana is transportation practice leader for the Kimley-Horn Fort Worth office. She leads a group 60+ engineers and planners providing transportation services. She is a Senior Vice President and has 22 years of experience in engineering and transportation improvement projects. She has partnered with City of Fort Worth on dozens of transportation projects to improve the mobility and safety for all modes of transportation in the City. As a results-oriented leader, Dana possesses strong communication skills and can articulate and facilitate a vision for any team. As the practice leader for the Kimley-Horn Fort Worth office, she takes the lead on developing strategy behind setting and achieving office goals with engineers and the regional team. Dana serves as Women’s Leadership Chair for Kimley-Horn representing the Texas Region. The Women’s Leadership Group is a steering committee of women focused on providing support and resources needed for women at the firm to develop their careers. In this role, she partners with other women throughout the firm to connect, build supportive relationships, and share what she has learned on her path to success. Dana also serves on the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Tarrant County Chapter Board of Directors. The organization is committed to advancing the private practice of consulting engineering, enhancing markets for private engineering services, educating the public on the importance of infrastructure investment, and promoting sound business practices within the industry and its client base. As a Board Member, Dana leads the municipal committee focused on partnering with City of Fort Worth to improve communications and processes with engineering consultants and the City. Dana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University and is a professional engineer in Texas.

LFW welcomes our new LeadershipClass board representative, Juliet Moses (LE24)! Juliet Moses serves as the Community Development Planner for the City of Fort Worth assisting with the planning and reporting processes for the grants the City receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Juliet, a first a generation American, was born and raised in Arlington, Texas along with her three sisters. After graduating with a Bachelors degree in Social Work from THE University of Arkansas-Fayetteville (Woo Pig Sooie!), she moved back to Texas and began her work in foster care. While preparing youth to successfully age out of care, she obtained her Master’s degree in Public Administration from Lamar University. In 2023, after five years of working in foster care, Juliet took a leap of faith that opened the door for her current job now. Juliet has always been passionate about leadership, advocacy, her faith, children and youth, as well as community development. In her current role she has been able to use everything she has learned in and outside of the classroom, along with her passions, skills, and desire to help better the lives of low-moderate income residents in Fort Worth. She is a lover of people, truth, books, food, traveling, and of course the great City of Fort Worth. Juliet diligently works to serve the community by helping others realize their wildest dreams and live in their highest potential. Lifting others as she climbs and being the change she wants to see in the world, Juliet believes it is her duty to share access, and knowledge with all she comes into contact with.

LFW welcomes our new LeadershipClass board representative, Brittney D. Reed (LC24), Founder and CEO of The Coherence Collective! Brittney is the Founder and CEO of The Coherence Collective, a social impact consulting firm committed to empowering organizations to accelerate the pace of change by guiding them through strategic problem-solving and fostering authentic partnerships to achieve their goals. Brittney leverages her extensive expertise in strategy, operations, adult learning, and social innovation to ask hard questions and facilitate conversations around transformative solutions that empower organizations and senior leaders to create sustainable change with measurable results. Her approach combines root cause analysis & strategic foresight with a genuine connection to the communities most affected by the issues, ensuring every initiative is meaningful and impactful. Brittney holds graduate degrees in Agriculture and Education Administration. She is a staunch advocate for STEM education and HBCUs, having attended Delaware State University as a USDA-1890 Scholar. Brittney is actively involved in the community and keeps a pulse on issues that resonate deeply with her through her work on various boards. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., serves on the Young Professionals Advisory Board for the Red Cross of North Texas, chairs the Emerging Leaders Steering Committee for the United Way of Tarrant County, and is Chair-Elect of the National Juneteenth Museum. Known for both her sharp wit and as a quiet force who skillfully navigates complex challenges, Brittney remains dedicated to work that will leave the world better for those who come after her. Brittney resides in North Texas with her family and finds joy in spending time resting near bodies of water, exploring the bayou, blowing bubbles in the wind, and jumping on trampolines. #LFW #LFWAlumni #FortWorthLeaders #FWCOMMUNITY #FortWorthCommunity

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Congratulations to Jonny Cantwell (LP23), Baylor Scott & White Health, Vice President, Chief of Staff for the CEO, for being honored as a 40 Under 40 by the Dallas Business Journal! This recognition is well-deserved, and we can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll continue to achieve. Keep Leading Jonny! #40Under40 #FortWorthLeadership #LeadershipFW #FWLeaders #LeadingFortWorth #LeadershipInFW #FortWorthVisionaries #FWInnovators #FWTrailblazers #FortWorthInspires #LeadingWithPurpose #FWLeadershipNetwork #FortWorthSuccess #FWDynamicLeaders #FWCommunityLeaders #LeadershipDevelopmentFW #FortWorthGrowth #FWBusinessLeaders #FortWorthAchievers #FWLeadershipExcellence

We are thrilled to announce the 2024-2026 Board Officers for Leadership Fort Worth. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to our mission of developing and empowering leaders within our community. President: Jason Byrne (LC16), Texas Christian University President-Elect: DOROTHY (TINA) JENKINS, Ph.D, LBSW, LPC (LC18), Tarrant County College Secretary: Frida Castañeda-Lomónaco (LE23), University of North Texas System Treasurer: Ajith Pai, PharmD, FACHE (LP23), Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth & Clearfork Past President: Peyton Salavarria Lehrer (LE17), Gill Children's Services Each of these officers has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to the betterment of Leadership Fort Worth. We are confident that their vision and expertise will guide us towards new heights and impactful initiatives. Thank you for your continued support of Leadership Fort Worth. Here’s to an exciting future ahead!

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The LeadingEdge 2024 Closing Retreat was held at Fort Brewery earlier this month. We kicked off the day with a delicious lunch and followed by a welcome session led by our Executive Director, Jennifer Trevino and our Program and Event Coordinator where they wrapped up all the accomplishments and next steps for this cohort. The cohort then had a reflect & reconnect session, discussing and processing over the past six months, and reflections on leadership, strengths, and topics from previous sessions. We also held a LeadingEdge Alumni  Panel  moderated by Peyton Lehrer (LE17),  Executive Director of Gill Children’s Services and LFW Board President. Panelists included Dustin Van Orne (LE09), Manager of Strategic Marketing and Visitor Services; Ebony Rose (LE17), Sr. Learning & Development Consultant in HR at TCU and Founder of Rose Community Consulting, LLC; D’Angalo Jackson (LE22), Inaugural LFW-TCU MBA Scholar; and Sanel Thomas (LE23), Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Stockyards. The cohort heard about what the panel gained from LFW and what they have been doing since. They also gave the cohort advice on being involved in our community.   We ended the day with a last “CLICK” of the name tags and a Happy Hour on the patio!  Our Program Director, Sara, was off in Germany with Sister Cities but we hope we did her proud in facilitating the last day for LE24. This group was amazing and we are so honored to have each one be a part of our community of leaders! Congratulations and keep leading LeadingEdge 2024! #FortWorthLeaders #FWLeadership #FortWorthDevelopment #LE24 #LeadershipClass #LeadershipTrainingFW #FortWorthGrowth #LeadInFortWorth #LeasershipFortWorth #LFW #LeadershipJourneyFW #FortWorthProfessionals #DevelopingLeadersFW #TexasLeadership #FortWorthCareer #LeadershipSkillsFW #FortWorthBusiness #FWCareerGrowth #LeadTheWayFW #FortWorthSuccess #LeadershipGoalsFW #FortWorthExecutives #LeadershipImpactFW

Thank you to all who attended last week’s LeadershipIMPACT: Annual Membership Meeting. It was wonderful to see so many engaged members come together for an evening of insightful conversations and networking. We are so proud of all the accomplishments our program participants achieved this year and can’t wait to share more details with you and the community soon! Our Racial Equity Panel featured an impressive lineup of Fort Worth leaders, all LFW alumni, including Ramon Guajardo Sr., Johnny Lewis, Dr. Gwen Morrison, and Frank Moss Sr., who brought diverse perspectives and experiences to the table. We are grateful to our panelists and our amazing moderator, Jerry Hawkins Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation, for their time and contributions, and all who attended and participated in this meaningful conversation. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make events like this possible and impactful. Thank you to our sponsors! Leadership Sponsor: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Advocate Sponsors: TCU AddRan College of Liberal Arts & Texas Wesleyan University Thank you to our amazing vendors! Blank Space Fort Worth Chadra Mezza and Grill Blissful Sky Studio View Event Photos: https://lnkd.in/g-kmR5tY

We would like to express our gratitude to our outgoing board members for their service and commitment to LFW. They have been tremendous supporters, and their guidance has been invaluable. THANK YOU! 🔹Ramon Guajardo Jr., LC12, Ramel Company, LLC 🔹D.J. Harrell, LC19, City of Fort Worth 🔹Paul Hissin, LC18, Texas Capital Bank 🔹Ebony Jones, LC21, E-Squared 🔹Ben Robertson, LC17, Byrne Construction Services #LFW #LeadershipFortWorth #FortWorthLeaders #FWLeaders #CommunityLeaders #LeadChangeLeaveChanged #LeadershipDevelopment #FWLeaders #FortWorthCommunity #LeadershipTraining #LeadershipSkills #LeadInFortWorth #FWDevelopment #LeadershipGrowth #CommunityLeadership #FutureLeaders #EmpowerFortWorth #LeadershipWorkshops #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipMatters #FortWorthBusiness #LeadershipExcellence #FortWorthProfessionals #LeadershipJourney