TheDallasAssembly

We are an organization of leaders from Dallas’ business, civic, and non-profit sectors who are committed to the betterment of the city.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Vicki D. Blanton, Assistant Vice President & Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T .

What do you love most about Dallas?
I love my hometown: A sophisticated, major metropolitan area with both historical and cultural significance.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Shara McClure, Divisional Senior VP at BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.

What do you love most about Dallas?
I love Dallas's residents are so welcoming! As a newcomer 8 years ago, it didn't take long for Dallas to feel like home.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Shan Zaidi, President of NGV Global Group.

What hopes do you have for the future of our city?
My hope is that Dallas finds a way to balance its growth and ambition with its citizen’s pressing needs.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Nate St.Clair, Partner at Jackson Walker LLP.

What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing our city right now?
Homelessness and childhood hunger.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Keith Ogboenyiya, Senior Vice President, Marketing of Texas Instruments.

What do you love most about Dallas?
Beautiful scenery with several trails for walking and bike riding.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Joli Angel Robinson, CEO of Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance.

What do you believe is the biggest challenge facing our city right now?
Disparities that exist along racial lines and zip codes.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Craig Davis, President and CEO of VisitDallas.

What hopes do you have for the future of our city?
We can grow wealth and economic opportunities for Southern Dallas.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2022!

Ben Leal, President at The Addy Foundation.

What hopes do you have for the future of our city?
I hope that our City can continue to attract business for continued employment growth and workforce development plans.

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On The Kelly Clarkson Show, the "What I'm Liking" segment showcased Assembly member Nicole Small with the If/Then She Can Exhibit. Check it out below! https://t.co/PClYImPTNN

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For those of you that were not able to attend. D Magazine covered our program with Clark Hunt! Thank you to everyone that joined us and we will see you at the next event.
https://t.co/wUf05oTonw

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Congratulations to the D Magazine Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards 2021 Winners and Finalists which include numerous members of The Dallas Assembly. https://t.co/wvTkmm6ZAu

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Congratulations to our distinguished members who have been selected as Honorees at the Dallas Business Journal's 2021 Women in Business Awards!

Yasmin Bhatia- Uplift Education
Sophia Johnson - Alpha Business Images
Dev Rastogi - AECOM
Jill Louis - Perkins Coie

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!

Julia Simon, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Mary Kay Inc.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Listen first and speak only when useful.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!

Liz Cedillo-Pereira, Chief of Equity & Inclusion, City of Dallas.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Do your best at every task no matter how big or small.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!

Victoria Neave, Attorney, Neave Law, PLLC.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
God's Golden Rule.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!

Leonor Marquez, CEO, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Keep things in perspective. Be mindful of what's important.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!

Nico Leone, President and CEO, KERA.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Recently? Move back to Texas.

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!

Jorge Baldor, Founder, Mercado369.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
"Oh, you can't do that."

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!
Matthew Amidon, Director Military Service Initiative, The George W. Bush Institute.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Treat everyone with respect and kindness and never forget the art of strategic patience

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We are thrilled to introduce the New Class of 2021!

April Allen, President , Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Make every day count.