​​​Southwest Jewish Congress 
  • Senior, Akiba Yavneh Academy
  • Co-Founder, “Jewish Women in the Workforce”
  • STEM teacher aide; President of AYA Math Club

FUTURE  INSPIRING  WOMAN

CARING  COUPLE  AWARD

LIFETIME  ACHIEVEMENT  AWARD

Roman Childress

Sam Rael

James Tacker

  • Lawyer, specializing in juvenile representation, mediation
  • Founder, CEO of “Unlocking Doors” and “Go KIDS”
  • First woman to head Texas Board of Criminal Justice
  • Senior, Akiba Yavneh Academy
  • Athlete & leader in student organizations
  • Gap-year in Israel, before college business major
  • Internationally recognized sculptor at museums and universities
  • Donor of art work/sculptures to nonprofit organizations
  • Community volunteer on many business and arts boards

Shira Kamisa

  • Regional Vice President/Associate General Counsel, TIAA
  • Co-Founder, The Orchid Giving Circle, funder of grants for the North Texas Asian community
  • Volunteer leader at many nonprofits​

David Card

  • Hosted numerous people displaced by Hurricane Katrina
  • Active in nonprofits such as Boys & Girls Club
  • Devoted community and family caregiver
  • Lifelong skilled professional in organizational management
  • Recognized leader in field of special needs education
  • Volunteer in numerous nonprofit and community organizations

Christina Melton Crain

Caren K. Lock

The SWJC Texas Sized Event recognizes outstanding leaders from various disciplines and backgrounds who are role models and trailblazers throughout our community.

  • “Citizen of the World”, lived in seven countries
  • Major fundraiser, volunteer for many nonprofits
  • Background in education and corporate leadership

REGINA MONTOYA

  • Lawyer, Executive Director of Tricolor Foundation
  • Commissioner, President’s Advisory, Advancing Educational Equity for Hispanics
  • Leader on many civic boards: Mayor’s Task Force on Poverty, etc.

PAUL COGGINS

  • ​Lawyer, Locke Lord, LLP; former US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
  • Volunteer services for many nonprofit organizations
  • Author, Cash McCahill, series of novels​

Tammany Stern

AUDREY  KAPLAN  INSPIRING  WOMEN  OF  THE  SOUTHWEST  AWARDS

  • Publisher, “Best of Guide” publications
  • Founded the Dallas Magnolias to grow our community through love, kindness, compassion and giving 
  • Raised multiple thousands of dollars for local charities

Regina Montoya & Paul Coggins

  • Founder of several public accounting firms/businesses
  • Volunteer Treasurer at Ronald McDonald House & other nonprofits
  • Formerly with US Department of Defense and IRS

Lottye Brodsky Lyle

  • Founder, Poor David’s Pub, music/social venue
  • Volunteer, Meals On Wheels & KNON Radio
  • Recognized songwriter, talent promoter​
  • Founder, Chairman Lyco Holdings, Inc., private investments
  • SMU Lyle School of Engineering plus multiple campus awards
  • Linz Award for  Outstanding Volunteerism

FUTURE  MEN  OF  ACTION

George Tobolowsky

  • Sr. Counsel, McKesson Corporation
  • President, DISD Board of Trustees, supporter for fair and equitable education
  • Volunteer community advisor for multiple nonprofits

Bobby Lyle

Diane Hopson

Linda Manner

  • Junior at St Mark’s School of Texas
  • Focus on human relations/UN/local elections
  • Volunteer at Dallas Zoo, Bean’s Library, Readers 2 Learners

2023 Award Recipients

  • Retired DISD Human Resources leader
  • Worked for US Dept. of Justice & Office of Civil Rights
  • Champion of education, immigrants, Hispanic culture/business

STAN  GOLDEN  MEN  OF  ACTION  AWARDS

Justin Henry

Hector Musquiz Flores