FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2024

DALLAS, TX – Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas (GIMD) is proud to announce the appointment of new board members and officers for fiscal year 2025. This dynamic team will play a crucial role   in driving the organization forward through increased visibility, community partnerships, and the expansion of Girls Inc.’s life-changing programs.

Newly elected Board Officers include Stephanie Zapata Moore,  EVP & General Counsel for Vistra Corporation as GIMD Board Chair for her second term. Jamie Lavin Buzzard, Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase as GIMD Chair-Elect. LeeAnn Hinkle, a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers as GIMD Treasurer, and Maureen Kelly Cooper, President and Founder of Castlegregory as GIMD Corporate Secretary.

Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas also welcomes six new board members, including: Alison Boren, Attorney with Sidley Austin LLP, Melinda Chausse, Senior Executive Vice President at Comerica Bank, former business owner, Yvette DeGannes, April Pinder, Attorney at US Bank, Bhaskar Reddy, Managing Director at Ernst & Young, and D’Jameal Rounsoville, Managing Director for Southwest Airlines.

“We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished individuals to our board,” said Beth Myers, CEO of Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas. “Their diverse expertise and shared commitment to empowering young people will be invaluable as we work towards our goals.”

As the nation’s longest-standing leadership program for girls, Girls Inc. invites dynamic partners, passionate volunteers, and forward-thinking individuals to join the mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

ABOUT GIRLS INC.
Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, a nonprofit based in Dallas, Texas, empowers girls to be strong, smart, and bold, driving positive change in their lives and communities. Focusing on underserved populations, particularly girls from low-income communities and girls of color, providing essential mentorship, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming. Through  tailored initiatives and advocacy efforts, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas equips participants with the tools to overcome unique challenges and emerge as future leaders. In collaboration with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas is fostering a new generation of empowered young people who will shape an equitable society.

For more information about Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas and its programs, please visit the website at GirlsIncDallas.org.