Dionne Bagsby, former Tarrant County Commissioner has demonstrated leadership through extensive community involvement.  An educator by training and vocation, Bagsby was the first woman and first minority elected as a member of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.  At the time of her election, she was the only African American female County Commissioner in the State of Texas.  She served from January 1989 to January 2005.

Lillie Biggins, former President Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital is a health care veteran of 45 years, who became the first female President of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth in June 2012. Mrs. Biggins is a mentor and community servant; whose service spans health, education, youth, senior citizens, business and the underserved.  Her No. 1 priority is living on purpose – the purpose that God has for her life. Her willingness to spend time in community endeavors improves the health and quality of life for all people, enriches our economy and brings us together around common goals in meaningful ways. 

Barbara Holston, former President/CEO, Fort Worth Housing Authority has served 45 years in the public housing industry in Fort Worth, Texas and Los Angeles, California, she built a legacy of commitment and support as an advocate for empowering families and individuals to shape their futures. Throughout her career, she focused on assisting participants in housing authority programs achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals.  She has implemented numerous programs and initiatives that provided low-income persons access to educational opportunities, college scholarships, employment training, affordable child care and other supportive services necessary to develop successful lives.

Trameika Vaxter,  Executive Vice President, Ware & Associates Public Relations Firm possesses 20 years of general market and multicultural public relations agency experience, with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, business development, media relations, marketing communications, and community relations/engagement for high-profile brands and organizations.  Vaxter holds a M.B.A. with an emphasis in Marketing and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations.