In this episode of Fort Worth Forward, I had the opportunity to visit One Safe Place and chat with vital non-profit leaders who are serving at risk members of the Fort Worth community! 

This episode includes:

- Ken Shetter, President and General Counsel, One Safe Place
- Kathryn Thalken, Executive Director, The Ladder Alliance  
- Stephanie Byrd, Chief Operating Officer, Unbound Now  

Our City is only as strong as our public education system. On January 10th,we hosted a “A Conversation About Education”  with Mayor Mattie Parker and leaders in education from the City of Fort Worth. The panel discussion focused on the successes we have achieved and the challenges we are working to overcome.  

This episode includes:

Elizabeth Brands – CEO, The Morris Foundation
Dr. Karen Molinar - Deputy Superintendent, FWISD
Kara Waddell - CEO, Child Care Associates
Dr. Dionel Waters – Area Superintendent, IDEA Public Schools
Natalie Young-Williams – Executive Director, T3 Partnership

Check out the latest episode HERE. 

Additional, check out the Fort Worth Report reflection of event HERE. 

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, I had the opportunity to visit the Botanic Gardens and visit with key community members who are giving back to the Fort Worth community! 

This episode includes:

- Patrick Newman, President and CEO, Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
- Steve Montgomery, President and CEO, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
- Melinda Hamilton, Founder, Mothers of Murdered Angels

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, we spotlight organizations and businesses making a difference in Fort Worth!

This episode includes:

- Lydia Guajardo Rickard, Executive Director, Camp Bowie District Inc. (PID19)

- Alexis Misner, Owner, The Sour Boule Bakery & Café

- Laurie Birko, President and Owner, Camp Bowie Ace Hardware

On this episode of Fort Worth Forward, we had the opportunity to learn about resources and organizations that exist to support the local Fort Worth area!  

This episode includes:

- Kara Waddell, President and CEO, Child Care Associates

- Bill Chinn, CEO, DEC Network  

- Jose Alfaro, CEO, CO.STARTERS