WHO WE ARE

48 years into our founding, we remain committed to excellence in our careers and in service to the community. Membership is by invitation only, and our membership is capped at 100 dynamic, executive women. Together we build productive, long-term friendships and create new opportunities for learning, growth, and involvement for ourselves, for others, and for the city we call home.

WE BUILD.

Foster intentional connections, relationships, and conversations in a safe space for executive women.

WE EMPOWER.

Provide a professional, educational and support network for high-achieving women.

WE ACT.

Act as supporters to our members and other women in our community.

MISSION

LEADING

We are a powerful community of women executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. Our members are leaders and decision-makers in wide-ranging spheres, including industry, commerce, not-for-profit, the arts and government.

VISION

Increase women’s influence and leadership in the highest levels in our community through social networking and relationship building.

BUILDING

Individually we’re committed to excellence in our careers and in service to the community. Collectively, we build productive, long-term friendships and create new opportunities for learning, growth and community involvement.

BOARD

Lynn Fisher, President
Heather Stevens, President Elect
Jennifer Thornton, Past President/ Treasurer

Michele Powell, Membership

Amy Johnson
Melissa Collins
Brook Sims
Jennifer McMillian

INVESTING

EWD provides a variety of events to build relationships. From educational programs with speakers on topics important to North Texans, social happy hours at places of interest in Dallas, to gatherings in members’ homes, our events facilitate strong personal and professional networks.

PAST PRESIDENTS

Jennifer Thornton - 2023-2024

Amy Johnson – 2021-2022
Carolyn Bebe – 2020-21
Maria M. Schmitz – 2018-20
Anchi Ku – 2017-18
Teresa Keenan – 2016-17
Dotti Reeder – 2015-16
Anne Haskel – 2014-15
Jennifer Stoddard – 2013-14
Sue Moore – 2012-13
Carolyn Raines – 2011-12
Margaret Keliher – 2010-11
Jennifer Chandler – 2009-10
Susan Patterson – 2008-09
Elizabeth Morris – 2007-08
Patti Clapp – 2006-07
Barbara Hunt – 2005-06
Virginia Kingsley – 2004-05
Sydna Gordon – 2003-04
Irene Hosford – 2002-03
Enika Schulze – 2001-02
Pat Porter – 2000-01

Linda Zimmerman – 1999-2000

Anita Porco – 1998-99

Susan Gwin – 1997-98

Cynthia Pharr Lee – 1996-97

Genie Short – 1995-96

Camille Keith – 1994-95

Vickie Henry – 1993-94

Nancy Doherty – 1992-93

Nikki DeShazo – 1991-92

Susie Marshall – 1990-91

Carol Duncan Vesey – 1989-90

Rita Turner – 1988-89

Wanda Brice – 1987-88

Marsha Williams – 1986-87

Liz Oliphant – 1985-86

Suzanne Charriere – 1984-85

Dianne Pingree – 1983-84

Nancy Clarke – 1982-83

Eunice Pflug – 1981-82

Beverly Brooks – 1980-81

Paula Van Vleck – 1979-80

Kay Bailey Hutchison – 1978-79

Paula Van Vleck – 1977-78

Esther McElfish – 1976-77