2025 news continues to pour in, with the latest coming from Texas Woman’s University regarding the 2025 Dallas Leadership Luncheon, formerly known as the Virginia Chandler Dykes Luncheon.
Scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 6, at the Arts District Mansion, the event will honor Nicole Small with the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award.
In addition to serving as CEO of LH Capital Inc., since 2014, Nicole has previously served as CEO of the Perot Museum of Nature And Science, where she “merged several museums into a single institution and raised more than $200M in support of the museum’s formation.”
Currently, she is a member of The Dallas Assembly, YPO, Chapter 100 and the International Women’s Forum, as well as serving on the boards of Southwestern Medical Foundation, The Hockaday School, UTSW President’s Advisory Board and Texas 2036.
According to TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten, “Nicole’s vision and leadership have enhanced the lives of thousands of North Texas residents, and what I love the most are her efforts to highlight the magnitude of women’s contributions to STEM fields. We are delighted to have the opportunity to honor someone whose life and work so perfectly embodies the spirit of the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award and aligns with our strategic imperative at Texas Woman’s University to double the number of STEM opportunities for our students.”
Another highlight of the day will be presentation of the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholars including the following:
- Christiana Parra (College of Profession Education)
- Kiara Whitney (College of Nursing)
- Jenny Reynolds (College of Health Sciences)
- Savitha Sundar (College of Health Sciences)
- Bradaisea Ridge-Law (College of Business)
- Sarah “Abi” Rainey (College of Arts And Science).
Tickets for the luncheon, which range from $175 to $300 with sponsorship opportunities starting at $1,500, are available here.
* Photo courtesy of Texas Woman's University