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August 2020

WPF Happenings

Monthly Policy Program & Virtual Luncheon
August 12, 2020
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Faith N. Castillo
Texas Civil Rights Project
Meeting via Zoom
Registration Link

Board of Directors Meetings
WPFF Board only
August 12, 2020
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meeting via Zoom
WPF Board meetings will resume in September

News & Networking
August 27, 2020
5:30 - 7:00 p.m,
Meeting via Zoom

President's Pen

Dear Members,

As we approach August, I know most of you are longing for the days when we can come together again in person and connect in a social setting without the fear of COVID-19. I am optimistic that we will find away to connect again and continue to explore the policies and issues that are important to our organization. Some aspects of our community will be forever changed but some will remain the same.

Since 2014, the WPF has organized an annual symposium, but this year we have adapted and will host a virtual symposium. The current COVID-19 crisis has put healthcare issues front and center. This year, the Women’s Policy Forum Foundation 7th Annual Emerging Issues Symposium, is virtually scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The symposium will focus on highlighting the future of healthcare and increasing the awareness of initiatives and policies affecting women in our communities.

This years’ symposium theme is The Changing FACE of Healthcare and will present information that generates conversation in areas of:
Facts and Disparities
Access to Healthcare
Consumers & Providers
Education & Literacy

Our August 12 monthly policy program will also be hosted through ZOOM and the speaker will be Faith N. Castillo, Election Protection Legal Fellow, Texas Civil Rights Project, who will address election security.

Our monthly News & Networking will reconvene in August with the leadership of Dana Burghdoff for a conversation via Zoom. Each month Dana hosts the event to talk about time sensitive topics that touch our lives and provide opportunities for us to learn from one another.

When the world seems so chaotic, there is comfort in knowing that, as Tarrant County Women, we are strong and will find a way to connect from a “social distance” and still be together. I am grateful for this opportunity to chair the Women's Policy Forum. Looking forward to seeing you in person soon!

Linda

Monthly Policy Program

August 12, 2020
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker

Faith N. Castillo
Election Protection Legal Fellow
Texas Civil Rights Project

Faith is an Election Protection Legal Fellow for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She advocates for voting rights and leads recruitment and training for volunteers. Although she has lived all over Texas, Faith was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley where her passion for social justice began. She graduated with a BA in Communication from St. Edward’s University and SMU Dedman School of law. Although she is the first in her family to enter the legal profession, there is a Judge in her family – a French bulldog who follows her everywhere.

Please register and get the Zoom link here.There is no cost to attend and guests are welcome!

News & Networking

News & Networking is an opportunity for members to gather together to discuss news, trends & timely topics after hours in a relaxed, non-formal setting. If you have difficulty making our noon time policy program, News & Networking may be for you.

Thursday, August 27, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Feel free to pour yourself a glass of wine and log in to this virtual meeting!
There is no cost but please RSVP here to receive the log-in link.

Annual Emerging Issues Symposium

Mark your calendars for the 2020 Women's Policy Forum Emerging Issues Symposium scheduled for Friday, October 23rd, 2020, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Join us as we discuss this year's theme, The Changing FACE of Healthcare. We will dive into conversations about healthcare Facts and Disparities, Access to Healthcare, Consumers & Providers, and Education & Literacy. This will be a virtual event.

Congratulations!

The 400 Most Influential People of 2020

Fort Worth Inc. has announced its 400 most influential people of 2020 and 12 WPF members are on the list! Congratulations to each of you. We couldn't be more proud.

Arts & Leisure
Kathleen Culebro, Amphibian Stage

Economic Development
Megan Henderson, Near Southside, Inc.

Government
Dana Burghdoff, City of Fort Worth
Betsy Price, City of Fort Worth
Ann Zadeh, Fort Worth City Council

Nonprofits
Rose Bradshaw, North Texas Community Foundation
Julie Butner, Tarrant Area Food Bank

Professional Services
Cathy Holt, DEI Consultants
Vianei Braun, Decker Jones
Linda Pavlik, Pavlik & Associates
Sharen Wilson, Tarrant County

Real Estate
Flora Brewer, Paulos Companies

Fort Worth theatre gets a shout out from The New York Times, extends run of play|Fort Worth Business Press

We are beyond thrilled for WPF member, Kathleen Culebro, Creative Director, and Amphibian Stage for their production of The True History of the Tragic Life & Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, the Ugliest Woman in the World. The play, written to be performed totally in the dark, has been extended a week. Tickets to the streaming event can be purchased here.

Read the full The New York Times review here.

Congratulations to WPF member, Michelle Crim! Her company, Dynamic Development Strategies, is now certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WPF member Pam Cannell's article, The Power of Diverse Boards, was published in PhilanTopic last month and really caught our eye. Congratulations, Pam!

Welcome, New WPF Members!

Prior to joining the Tarrant Area Food Bank in January 2020, Julie Butner spent most of her career working in the healthcare and hospitality industries, specifically focused on food and nutrition, and has held a variety of leadership positions in operations and business development. Julie also served as a Captain in the United States Army during Operation Desert Storm.

Julie graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Coordinated Dietetics and holds a Master of Science in Food Systems Management with an emphasis in Health Promotion from the University of Oklahoma. Julie is a Registered, Licensed Dietitian.

Welcome, Julie!

Before her current position as Corporate Giving Specialist, ACH Child & Family Services, Caroline James served as Assistant Principal at The Leadership Academy at FWISD, Director of Development Covenant Classical School and as a grant maker at North Texas Community Foundation. She has served on the Junior League Fort Worth board and is currently on the Trinity Episcopal Foundation Board and Vestry.

She is an experienced Administrator with a history of working in the education management industry and is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Planned Giving, Program Evaluation, Classroom Management, and Lesson Planning. Caroline is a strong information technology professional with a Masters in Administration focused in Educational Administration and Supervision from Trinity University.

Welcome, Caroline!

Dr. Melissa Oden is CEO, DMO Enterprises, where the goal is "Helping People Heal." She is a leader in the college classroom, teaching future public health professionals. In addition to classroom leadership, she has served on multiple committees in the public health community in Tarrant County.

She also led the Planners4Health project team in 2017-2018 in a tornado recovery project that resulted in the publication of a rural recovery tool kit that won a national award in the spring of 2018. What she is most proud of is serving the Texas Public Health Association as their President in 2016-2017.

Welcome, Melissa!

In 2011, Susie Reyes became the sole proprietor of a fundraising business which has evolved into Reyes Consulting, with boutique fundraising and grand writing services for local DFW nonprofits and she still works with five organizations in the local community. Prior to opening her own business, she worked for United Community Centers.

Susie serves on the Board of Directors for Fort Worth SPARC, which exists to Strengthen after-school Programs through Advocacy, Resources and Collaboration.

Welcome, Susie!

Other News and Announcements

Women's Careers Could Take Long-Term Hit from Coronavirus Pandemic

The disruption caused by the coronavirus has also shown how stubborn traditional gender roles and pay disparities can be - and how women's careers often take a back seat when duty calls at home.

Read in The Wall Street Journal: https://apple.news/AZeqNI7QwSyCveRJT9dUVLA

RIDE TV is the only 24-hour cable television network founded and headquartered here in Fort Worth. So, we have decided to celebrate our city by running a “Fort Worth Week” on our network. 7 days and 7 nights of back to back content, all shot right here in Fort Worth!

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The Women's Policy Forum 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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