This week: Camp Fire, Junior League of Dallas, CEC, Fort Worth Opera, and The Dallas Foundation.
Camp Fire First Texas has promoted two members of its leadership team into newly established vice president roles. Tamara Clement has been promoted to Vice President of Development, and Sara Mitchell has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
Clement, who previously served as Director of Development, joined Camp Fire in January 2021. During her tenure, she has led major fundraising initiatives, strengthened donor relationships, and advanced corporate and foundation partnerships. As Vice President of Development, she will oversee philanthropic strategy and revenue diversification to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability.
Mitchell, who joined Camp Fire in February 2007, most recently served as Director of Marketing and Communications. Over the past 18 years, she has directed brand strategy, public relations, digital engagement, and customer experience for the organization. In her new role as Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Mitchell will continue to elevate Camp Fire’s story across North Texas, aligning with the organization’s strategic focus on marketing and storytelling as drivers of transformation.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 2025 – 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
The newly appointed Board of Directors is committed to advancing the Junior League of Dallas’s impact across the Dallas community. Through the proactive leadership and engagement of our League’s trained volunteers, the Board of Directors will continue to harness the power of women, champion voluntarism, and address the city’s most urgent needs.
The new Junior League of Dallas Board of Directors includes:
- Lindsay Davis, President
- Lauren Combest, President-elect
- Kiki Gao, Administrative Vice President
- Jenna Berg, Communications Vice President
- Caitlin Holcomb, Community Vice President
- Stephanie Kaye Ramirez, Development Vice President
- Michelle Prudhomme-Coleman, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Vice President
- Katy Ratley, Finance Vice President
- Jessica Pantano, Membership Vice President
- Keisha Dragone, Secretary
- Melissa Jacobowski, Signature Projects Vice President
- Cathryn McClellan, Strategy Vice President
- Dulari Mehta, Training Vice President
- Laura Johnson, Sustainer Advisor.
The Community Advisory Board (CAB) is comprised of community leaders representing various areas of expertise: health and human services, government, media, business, law and the arts. The CAB provides strategic guidance in assessing community needs and helps communicate our purpose and programs to the community at large. The Community Advisory Board includes:
- Byron Sanders, Arete Health, Inc., CEO
- Norm Bagwell, Bank of Texas, Chairman
- Brynn Bagot, Brynn Bagot Public Relations, President
- Martine Philippe, City of Dallas – City Manager’s Office, Director of the Office of Arts and Culture
- Ashley McIver, Communities Foundation of Texas, Senior Philanthropy Officer
- Dr. Kesha O’Reilly, Dallas College, District 7 Trustee
- Vickie Allen, Dallas Foundation, Chief Impact Officer
- Michael Jackson, Dallas ISD, Executive Director of Magnet Schools
- Meghan Kelley Wehner, Dallas Regional Chamber, Senior Vice President, Membership
- Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Dawson Communications + Strategy + Governance, President & CEO
- Jennifer Scripps, Downtown Dallas Inc., President & CEO
- Alfreda Norman, Formerly – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Senior Vice President (Former)
- Jonathan Blum, Holland & Knight, Partner
- Sarah Kahn, Housing Forward, President & CEO
- Jessica Bass Bolander, Lockton Companies (Healthcare), Vice President
- Margaret Black, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Managing Director
- Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Reconciliation and Restoration Foundation, Board Chair & Founder
- Dana Wilcox Ayres, Southern Methodist University, Associate Vice President, Program Services & Donor Relations
- Anne Kogan, TACA, Director of Programs
- Karen Hughes White, Texas Women’s Foundation, President & CEO
- Damion Pourciau, Turner Construction Company, Project Executive
- Ruben Esquivel, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Vice President for Community and Corporate Relations
- Gabrielle Madison, Social Impact Executive
“This year, we’re leaning into the power of gathering with purpose, joy, and vision,” said Dr. Lindsay Davis, 2025 – 2026 president of the Junior League of Dallas. “Our Boards are committed to creating real connection among members, deepening our impact in the Dallas community, and reimagining what training looks like for the modern woman. We believe in the strength of this circle, and we’re excited to get started.” If you would like to learn more or get involved with JLD, please visit the JLD website.
Fort Worth Opera announces the election of Katherine Polenz as Chair of its Board of Trustees, ushering in a new era of leadership as the organization launches Match the Momentum: 80 Years of Opera in Fort Worth, an ambitious, multi-year fundraising campaign designed to honor its legacy and secure its future.
Polenz is the Founder of North Star Consulting and former Head of Marketing and Public Relations at the Kimbell Art Museum. Throughout her career, she has served in senior marketing roles at Texas Christian University, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Atlanta Ballet, and Opera Carolina.
The Dallas Foundation is excited to welcome Felicia Williams as their new Director of Grants Administration. Felicia brings more than 15 years of experience in community engagement, corporate philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and grant program management. In her role, she will oversee our grantmaking processes to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant administration of philanthropic investments that strengthen Dallas and beyond.
Nicholas Powell, MSML, PMP, LSSMBB, SHRM-CP, ACNP has been promoted to Vice President of Operations at the CEC (Community Enrichment Center). Nick has faithfully served our community with his work at the Community Enrichment Center. When he started 10 years ago we saw 30 to 50 families a day in our pantry. We now see an average of 175 families a day with several days a month over 200. His organizational skills help us move over 15,000 lbs. of food a day to families in need.
