Alas, the pandemic... remember that?... Well, back before it broke loose Genesis Women's Shelter was over-the-top excited about having award-winning actress Nicole Kidman as the keynoter following her portrayal of abused wife Celeste in the "Big Little Lies" series. Then like all the world, COVID not only curtailed such in-person events, it resulted in a rise in domestic … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Nicole Kidman Shared “Pearls” Of Wisdom At 30th Annual Genesis Luncheon
Michael Horne
Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”
Center For BrainHealth’s Invite-Only Gathering Honored Dr. Susan Hockfield With Loads Of Branches
The Center for BrainHealth's invitation-only gathering to present the Dr. Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award to Dr. Susan Hockfield on Tuesday, November 2, at the Center had a grand turnout. It almost appeared to be a Branch family reunion, with three generations of the late doctor's clan in attendance. One of the highlights of the evening was Branch family matriarch Sylvia … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth’s Invite-Only Gathering Honored Dr. Susan Hockfield With Loads Of Branches
Parkland Foundation Board Has New Officers And Directors For Its 2022 Fiscal Year
To kick off its 2022 fiscal year on Friday, October 1, the Parkland Foundation Board of Directors has a new slate of officers and members. Serving as the Board’s president will be Dr. Brad Hirsh, who will be joined by Vice-Chair Danny Tobey, Secretary Laura Granado-Ugge and Treasurer Peter Bartholow. According to Parkland Foundation President/CEO Michael Horne, “The … [Read more...] about Parkland Foundation Board Has New Officers And Directors For Its 2022 Fiscal Year
JUST IN: Parkland Foundation Board 2021 Leadership And New Members Announced
The Parkland Foundation Board is moving right ahead for 2021 with the announcement of its new leadership and members. Heading the Board in the coming year will be Dr. Brad Hirsch, who will be taking over from present Chair Sara Albert, whose term “included the search and selection of the Foundation’s president and CEO [Michael Horne].” Prior to serving as CEO/co-founder … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Parkland Foundation Board 2021 Leadership And New Members Announced
Center For BrainHealth’s New Advisory Board And TAG Members Announced
The Center for BrainHealth is in overload namedropping with its Advisory Board and Think Ahead Group (TAG) new members and leaders. Starting off with the Advisory Board, Board Chair Roger Gault revealed the new members are Linda Asberry from KXAS Television, Kim Askew from DLA Piper, Debbie Hernandez, Hattie Hill from T.D. Jakes Foundation, Sophia Johnson from … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth’s New Advisory Board And TAG Members Announced
Energy Transfer Came Through With A $100K Check For Parkland Foundation’s Dallas Healthcare Heroes
Last May when North Texas was soldiering through the COVID-19 war, Energy Transfer made an offer to support Parkland Foundation’s Public Health Preparedness Fund. Called Dallas Healthcare Heroes, the campaign was to generate “gratitude videos from across the nation” over a six-week period in conjunction with DHD Films. The videos would “serve as living tribute to those whose … [Read more...] about Energy Transfer Came Through With A $100K Check For Parkland Foundation’s Dallas Healthcare Heroes
JUST IN: KIPP DFW’s Dr. Michael Horne Named Parkland Foundation CEO/President
And the parade of CEO announcements keeps marching in. This time it’s from Parkland Foundation. Last September, Parkland CEO/President David Krause announced that he was retiring and the search got underway to find his replacement. They didn’t have to look far and wide. The person was local and pretty darn stellar. The new Parkland Foundation CEO/president will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KIPP DFW’s Dr. Michael Horne Named Parkland Foundation CEO/President