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Lily Cabatu Weiss in the lobby of the Moody Performance Hall in Dallas' Arts District. [Photo: Andres Palos]
Dallas Arts District Leader Announces Retirement, Search for Successor to Begin in January
by Lance Murray | Nov 6, 2025
A former dancer and teacher in the Dallas Arts District neighborhood, Lily Cabatu Weiss became executive director in 2016 and went on to have a lasting impact on the local, state, and global levels.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
Michael Meadows brings almost four decades of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to Dallas Children’s Theater. As the former CEO of the Dallas Zoological Society, he led the transformation of the Dallas Zoo into one of the nation's premier zoological parks.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 28, 2025
The Pittsburgh-headquartered nonprofit's executive director, Dallas-based Gina Ford, takes up the newly created top post of the organization, which empowers women across biotech, pharma, and life sciences to lead, engage, and grow at every career stage.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 5, 2025
David E. Snow brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and economic development. He most recently was president and CEO of the University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation.
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Cedars Union Executive Director Emma Vernon [Photo: Cedars Union]
The Cedars Union Gets $500K Grant, Names Former Dallas Zoo and DMA Exec as Executive Director
by Lance Murray | Feb 13, 2025
The Cedars Union, a hub for emerging and mid-career artists in North Texas, is setting its sights on the next level of growth with the appointment of Emma Vernon as executive director. The North Texas nonprofit artist incubator’s upcoming cohort, launching this month, will be its largest ever, chosen from the most competitive applicant pool since its founding in 2015.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 6, 2024
As executive director, Jenny Lewis is the top management leader of the Frisco-based foundation, whose mission is to positively impact the lives of youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 9, 2024
Jamee Jolly succeeds Linda McMahon, who left The Real Estate Council earlier this year to take the helm as the inaugural CEO at the Dallas Economic Development Corp.
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Paul J. Corson
UT Arlington Names Executive Director at Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development
by Lance Murray | Sep 15, 2023
Paul J. Corson has been selected as executive director of its Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The university said Corson will work to develop relationships with investors and form industry partnerships to help students and faculty further develop and commercialize research findings.
“I’m excited for what Paul will bring to UTA....
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 11, 2023
Bibi Yasmin Katsev has been named the executive director of Teach For America’s Dallas-Fort Worth region.
The local chapter of the nonprofit Teach For America organization has a mission is to enlist, develop, and mobilize promising future leaders in education....
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 13, 2023
The city of Fort Worth announced that finance and community development professional Glenn Forbes has been hired as executive director of CDFI Friendly Fort Worth, launched just over a year ago....
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by Alex Edwards |
Jan 19, 2021
Laura Freeland will lead the membership organization that works to address transportation issues affecting employers and employees in the Southern Dallas County Inland Port.
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SMU Names Mak to Lead Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
by Lance Murray | Oct 4, 2019
The institute is the oldest academic entrepreneurship center in the world, providing essential insights and connections in the world of entrepreneurship, from blockchain to venture investing.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 23, 2019
The institute combines the resources, expertise, and guidance of the Lyle School of Engineering and the Cox School of Business to develop technology prototypes and viable business plans.
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by Dave Moore |
Sep 24, 2018
Whether it’s slaying piles of paper receipts at tax time or making shopping an adventure, these Dallas area design thinkers are making their marks in their respective industries. The common thread? Dogged persistence. We talk with four who caught the “experiential wave” early.
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by Dave Moore |
Sep 24, 2018
Intuit has embraced design thinking, says Intuit VP of Design James Helm. He talks with Dave Moore about the thinking that precedes formal design and how the company retains designers who may get multiple recruiting calls each week.
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