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The Foundation board of directors is a group of established leaders impassioned by the possibilities of empowered women. Foundation board members represent diverse backgrounds and experiences and are key influencers in business, government, community and education. For decades, these leaders have helped create the advantages that all women experience today. These outstanding women contribute to both the development of the programs and the financial management of the Foundation.
The Foundation's programs and affiliations are currently coordinated by a full-time staff that administers an annual operating budget of more than $750,000. The officers and directors of the Foundation are:
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Patricia P. Bailey, Esq. Retired Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Karla Barber Owner, Fine Wine Gatherings Dallas, Texas
Colleen Barrett President Emeritus Southwest Airlines Dallas, Texas
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Penny Beaumont - Board Chair Vice Chancellor (ret.), Texas A&M University System Bryan, Texas
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Cathy Bonner Owner, Bonner, Inc. Washington, D.C.
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Rosemary Breedlove Owner, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend Los Fresnos, Texas
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Graciela Cigarroa, Esq. Attorney Austin, Texas
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Patricia Diaz Dennis Sr. VP, Asst. General Counsel (ret.), AT&T San Antonio, Texas
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Judith Guthrie US Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Texas Tyler, Texas
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Diana Johnson Hightower Retired, Texas Instruments, Inc. Garland, Texas
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Ann Korioth Director, Global Strategic Business Development Computer Sciences Corporation Austin, Texas
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Lana Porter CEO, L&M Enterprises Eola, Illinois
Tegwin Pulley Vice President Texas Instruments, Inc. (Ret.) Dallas, Texas
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Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza District Clerk, Travis County Austin, Texas
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Audrey Selden Senior Assoc. Commissioner for Consumers, Texas Department of Insurance Austin, Texas |
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Directors Emeritae |
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Cassandra Carr Senior Advisor, Public Strategies, Inc. Austin, Texas
Martha Farmer Interim Director Leadership America
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Jane Hickie Senior Research Scholar/Director of Public Sector Initiatives, Stanford Center for Longevity Menlo Park, California
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Mary Beth Rogers CEO (ret.), KLRU Public Television Dallas, Texas
Martha Smiley Of Counsel, Winstead, PC Austin, Texas
Ellen Temple Philanthropist Lufkin, Texas
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Sarah Weddington Attorney/Writer/Professor, The Weddington Center Austin, Texas
Rosie Zamora President/CEO Houston Wilderness Houston, Texas |
Officers & Staff |
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President - Penny Beaumont |
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Vice President/Secretary - Audrey Selden |
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Treasurer - Ann Korioth |
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CEO - Candace O'Keefe Mathis |
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Director, Partnerships & Programming - Pamela Owens |
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Director, Alumnae & Public Relations - Carole S. Greisdorf |
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Director, Logistics & Operations - Heidi K. Murray |
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