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JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness

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While all the world seemed to be whirling around thanks to the pandemic last year, the Lyda Hill Philanthropies was keeping a steady keel in its endeavors to provide girls with the resources to flourish in the future thanks to technology. The philanthropical arm of Lyda Hill worked with the Texas Women’s Foundation to provide more than $630K to area non-profits “to creatively … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Philanthropies And Texas Women’s Foundation Team Up To Invest $630K+ In STEM Awareness

MySweetWishList: Young Women’s Preparatory Network

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According to Young Women’s Preparatory Network CEO Lynn McBee, “The one wish I have for Young Women’s Preparatory Network for this Christmas, is that we would receive several $2,500 gifts that we can use to provide SAT/ ACT preparation classes for our young women at our schools across Texas. These classes are but one of the many resources we provide our students during … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Young Women’s Preparatory Network

Young Women’s Preparatory Network Reports Evelyn Henry Miller To Chair Board And Adds Three New Board Members

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It must be harvest time for area non-profits. The crop of new board members seems is flourishing. Now the Young Women’s Preparatory Network has added three new members to its board and announced that longtime board member Evelyn Henry Miller has been named board chairman. The newbies include financial expert Christine Breck, philanthropist Lisa Cooley and education … [Read more...] about Young Women’s Preparatory Network Reports Evelyn Henry Miller To Chair Board And Adds Three New Board Members

Young Women’s Preparatory Network Art Show At Talley Dunn Gallery Showcased The Theme Of “Respect Starts Here”

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Beyond all the construction beyond Javier’s and even past Allie Beth Allman’s headquarters, the valets were lined up in front of what looked like rental storage units on Wednesday, May 4. But as Claire and Dwight Emanuelson emerged from the lead unit, it became obvious this wasn’t your mama’s rental. It was Talley Dunn Gallery and in addition to the professional exhibitions, … [Read more...] about Young Women’s Preparatory Network Art Show At Talley Dunn Gallery Showcased The Theme Of “Respect Starts Here”

Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership Graduating Seniors Were Feted By Junior League Of Dallas Sustainers

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With graduations blooming like flowers at the Arboretum, it's time for the celebrations of graduating seniors to be celebrated. The Junior League of Dallas Sustainers decided to hold one of those for the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School grads like Rosa Mendoza, Angela Chavez, Maria Mendoza and Angie Escorza  on Saturday April 16. Here is a report from the … [Read more...] about Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership Graduating Seniors Were Feted By Junior League Of Dallas Sustainers

Pulitzer Prize Winning Authors Nicholas Kristof And Sheryl WuDunn Explain The Power Of Books In Achieving Success To Students

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Authors were abounding in Dallas on Tuesday, March 22. While noted historian Dr. Todd Longstaffe-Gowan was at the Dallas Museum of Art for Art In Bloom, husband-and-wife Pulitzer Prize winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn were talking with joint gathering of the Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School and the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy about the … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Prize Winning Authors Nicholas Kristof And Sheryl WuDunn Explain The Power Of Books In Achieving Success To Students

MySweet2016Goals: Lynn McBee

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According to Young Women's Preparatory Network CEO Lynn McBee, I have three New Year’s goals: To become more proficient in Spanish as more than half the girls in our network (Young Women’s Preparatory Network) schools speak Spanish. (It’s almost 57%). To train for an ultra-marathon. Running is where I do my best thinking. I don’t wear headphones and I run by myself, so … [Read more...] about MySweet2016Goals: Lynn McBee

JUST IN: Claire Manigold Named First CFO Of Young Women’s Preparatory Network

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It was a little less than a year ago that Claire Manigold "retired" from her job as the controller for Crystal Charity Ball "to spend time with her new grandchild." But Young Women's Preparatory Network (YWPN) CEO Lynn McBee came a knocking and lured her out of retirement to become the first CFO for YWPN. According to Lynn, “I’ve known Claire for years through Crystal … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Claire Manigold Named First CFO Of Young Women’s Preparatory Network

JUST IN: Young Women’s Preparatory Network Adds Vivian Taylor And Juliette Coulter To Its Executive Team

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Speaking of changes, the Young Women’s Preparatory Network (YWPN) CEO Lynn McBee has just announced some changes in her team. Two brand-new position have been created that tap the talents of a YWPN oldtimer and an area public relations expert. First, Lynn got Vivian Taylor, who had been “the first principal of the founding network school, Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Young Women’s Preparatory Network Adds Vivian Taylor And Juliette Coulter To Its Executive Team

MySweetWishList: Young Women’s Preparatory Network

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According to Young Women’s Preparatory Network CEO Lynn McBee, “My wish is to be able to provide test prep for all of the students that we represent through the Young Women’s Preparatory Network. At Young Women’s Preparatory Network, we support single-gender, college-preparatory, public education in Texas, giving young women the academic and leadership skills to achieve … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Young Women’s Preparatory Network