Kathleen LaValle

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

JELD-WEN, Inc. manufactures windows and doors. The firm offers a range of windows, exterior and interior doors, patio doors, and related building products made of wood, wood composite, fiberglass, vinyl, and aluminum. Its products are used in various projects, such as windows, exterior and interior doors, and patio doors replacements, as well as pet panels, historic renovation, lighthouse restoration and livable spaces improvements. The company was founded by Richard L. Wendt on October 25, 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Baylor Health Care System provides health care services. It operates primary care, senior health and affiliated ambulatory surgery centers and rehabilitation clinics. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Goldman Sachs Realty Management LLC provides real estate investment management and mortgage loan services. It manages assets including apartment, commercial space, hotel rooms and land. The firm also provides general business services, such as accounting, information technology and legal consulting. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Dallas Basketball Ltd. owns and operates the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball franchise. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Hunt Cos., Inc. operates as a real estates company. It offers real estate investments, military communities, public infrastructure, and financial and asset services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX.

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center provides cancer patient care, research, and prevention for cancer. The firm also provides education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the publics. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Society of Industrial & Office REALTORS (SIOR) is a commercial real estate association that represents the world's top producing brokers. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries worldwide. SIOR offers categories and an application process for membership, collaborating with industry leaders through its industry partner programs. SIOR membership signifies that you are among the most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. Robert Thornburgh has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Raleigh, NC. The CEO of the company is S. Lewis Ebert.

Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies is a non-profit organization. The firm focuses on the future of work, the future of entrepreneurship, and the use of technology for the African-American community. It offers solutions-based strategies that help develop a local workforce with the skills to mitigate challenges and seize new opportunities. The company was founded by Kenneth B. Clark and Louis E. Martin in 1970 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of AT&T, Inc., AT&T Services, Inc. provides internet services to residential and commercial customers. The company is based in San Ramon, CA.

Weitzman Management Corp. provides commercial real estate and brokerage services, which includes property management, accounting, development and renovation services. It oversees a portfolio of retail shopping centers in the Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio metropolitan areas. The company was founded by Herbert D. Weitzman in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Dallas Summer Musicals is a non-profit company that delivers Broadway shows and events to diverse, multi-generational audiences. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company has been providing the hottest, most award-winning, edge-of-your seat exciting shows for over 80 years. The company's mission is to grow their already expansive education programs and community partnerships which allow them to share the “spirit of Broadway” with members of their community who might not otherwise have access to their world-class productions.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), established in 1906 by a small group of American Jews deeply concerned about pogroms aimed at Russian Jews, determined that the best way to protect Jewish populations in danger would be to work towards a world in which all peoples were accorded respect and dignity. Over 100 years later, AJC continues its efforts to promote pluralistic and democratic societies where all minorities are protected. AJC is an international think tank and advocacy organization that attempts to identify trends and problems early - and take action. Their key areas of focus are: •Combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry; •Promoting pluralism and shared democratic values; •Supporting Israel's quest for peace and security; •Advocating for energy independence; •Strengthening Jewish life. In addition to its New York headquarters and Office of Government & International Affairs in Washington, AJC has 29 chapters and 3 independent affiliates in the U.S. and 8 overseas offices. In addition, AJC has 28 global partnerships. AJC’s approach, tackling a breadth of interests in a deliberate and diplomatic manner, contributes to a success that gains trust, earns access, and, most importantly, produces results.

Junior League of Dallas, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of training services. It offers community programs that include arts and cultural enrichment, family preservation, poverty intervention, health, education, and violence intervention. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students in 30 states and 31 countries. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. NFTE aims to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in students, empowering them to own their futures regardless of their family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated over a million students through in-school, out-of-school, in-person, online, or hybrid programs. The company was founded in 1987 by Carl Press and Philip A. McNeill, and J.D. LaRock has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, grow, and thrive. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Dallas, TX. Dale A. Petroskey has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014.

AT&T Performing Arts Center provides students with access to various forms of arts, including music, theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, comedy, and opera. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. The presentations are conducted by trained and experienced docents, and range from single-night performances to multi-week runs. Most shows are performed in Hamon Hall in the Winspear Opera House or in the 6th Floor Studio Theatre in the Wyly Theatre. Mark J. Weinstein has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Yahoo, Inc. operates as a tech-powered, diversified media company that reaches their users around the world, bringing them closer to what they love from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news with the trusted products, content and tech. For partners, they provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media. Yahoo was originally founded on August 13, 1998 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.