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President
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
- Present 8 years 1 month
Health
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance is a coalition of partnering organizations whose purpose is to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings nationally. As a member of the board of directors I help to set policy and advocate for national drowning prevention initiatives.
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Established the Garrett Family Preserve
The Nature Conservancy
- Present 13 years 7 months
Environment
In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, established, funded and continue to be involved in the strategic direction of the Garrett Family Preserve at Cape Island Creek. Member of the Legacy Club.
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Member Spirit Society
YMCA of the Rockies
- Present 12 years 7 months
Health
The Spirit Society consists of members who have included the YMCA of the Rockies in their planned giving strategies.
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Board of Directors
Rotary Club of Fort Worth
- Present 9 years 6 months
Economic Empowerment
The Rotary Club of Fort Worth is a service organization for local business leaders.
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Member
UPWARD Women
- Present 5 years 1 month
Education
UPWARD Women connects and empowers women in business leadership roles.
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Member
womenspolicyforum
- Present 5 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Women's Policy Forum is a social and civic organization for female community leaders.
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Advisor
ReflectUS
- Present 3 years 7 months
Politics
ReflectUS supports and empowers women to seek elected office.
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2020 & 2022 National Water Safety Conference Co-Chair
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
- 3 years
Education
The National Water Safety Conference will provide the attendees with the opportunity to be a part of discussions relating to academic and healthcare research on drowning and drowning prevention, advocacy, care management, clinical innovation, community behavior modification, community intervention & support, education and training, technology, etc.
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Child Fatality Review Team
Tarrant County
- Present 6 years 1 month
Children
The purpose of the CFRT Program is to improve the response to child fatalities, provide accurate information on how and why Texas children are dying, and reduce the number of preventable child deaths by taking data into prevention practice .
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Board of Directors, President 2013-2015
Fort Worth Drowning Prevention Coalition
- Present 11 years 7 months
Health
• Support the mission, vision & values of the program
• Act as Ex Officio, without vote, on all committees & participate as an active member on the fund development committee
• Chair BOD meetings & prepare agendas with regular reporting from committee chairs
• Establish task forces & ad hoc committees as needed
• Exercise general fiduciary responsibility of FWDPC
• Hire/fire/remunerate/evaluate on a regular basis Executive Director
• Support and leverage resources for…• Support the mission, vision & values of the program
• Act as Ex Officio, without vote, on all committees & participate as an active member on the fund development committee
• Chair BOD meetings & prepare agendas with regular reporting from committee chairs
• Establish task forces & ad hoc committees as needed
• Exercise general fiduciary responsibility of FWDPC
• Hire/fire/remunerate/evaluate on a regular basis Executive Director
• Support and leverage resources for volunteer appreciation
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Advisory Board Member
Fort Worth Safe Communities Coalition
- 3 years 1 month
Health
The Fort Worth Safe Communities Coalition brings together more than 130 people representing more than 50 organizations sharing the work to promote safety and prevent injuries in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Educational Conference Local Task Force Member
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
- 1 year 2 months
Health
As a member of the NDPA Educational Conference local task force and in collaboration with the NDPA Board of Directors, we delivered the highest level of content and best attended educational conference crossing multiple industry sectors illuminating best practices to reduce the epidemic of drowning in the US.
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Advisory Board Member
Peaks & Ladders Coalition
- 1 year 2 months
Health
Peaks & Ladders is a community coalition led by Cook Children's Medical Center and the Fort Worth Fire Department in an effort to prevent childhood injury from drowning, hyperthermia and head trauma from bike accidents.
Honors & Awards
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Aquatics International Power Award
Aquatics International
Aquatic International's Power Award honors those who are exceptional in their field and have made significant impact in the industry.
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UPWARD Women Partner of the Year
UPWARD Women
UPWARD's Partner of the Year award honors those who have built strong partnerships and supported the advancement of executive women.
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National Hero Award
USA Swimming Foundation
USA Swimming Foundation bestowed upon me their National Hero Award for leading the Como initiative to protect and equip an under-resourced population in Fort Worth with life-saving water safety skills and learn-to-swim lessons. This award was given at the National Drowning Prevention Alliance Educational Conference and re-bestowed at the United States Swimming Conference in Dallas, TX in the fall of 2017.
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Certificate of Recognition
Fort Worth City Council
Certificate of Recognition awarded by the Fort Worth Office of the Mayor & Council to Fort Worth Drowning Prevention Coalition under my leadership for our work to strengthen the community, save lives and promote Fort Worth's reputation as an All-American City and ensuring that the City is recognized as one of the best places to live and work.
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2015 Community Lifesaver Award
National Drowning Prevention Alliance
With this award, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance desires to acclaim
and honor exceptional work in the advancement of water safety and drowning
prevention at the community level.
Organizations
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Womens Policy Forum
Member
- PresentMission: Women’s Policy Forum of Tarrant County is an organization of influential women who investigate and support policies and initiatives that will effect positive change for Tarrant County women and our community.
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UPWARD Women
Member
- PresentUPWARD—Uniting Professional Women Accelerating Relationships & Development—is a global network for executive women who come together to discuss the challenges women face and to identify creative solutions to overcome them. It’s a supportive place to build trusted relationships, share ideas, learn new skills, and grow in your career in order to navigate today’s challenging business world.
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Rotary Downtown Fort Worth
Membership Committee
- PresentThe object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society; Third. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s…
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: First. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; Second. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society; Third. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life; CONSTITUTION OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF FORT WORTH 1 Fourth. The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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Leadership Fort Worth
Alum
- PresentLeadership Fort Worth's mission is to educate, empower, and connect diverse leaders who serve as catalysts for a vibrant and sustainable community.
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