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Striving for Greatness with Allyson Felix

Striving for Greatness with Allyson Felix

Please join us for a special event benefiting Educational First Steps (EFS), “Striving for Greatness,” starring Allyson Felix on February 20, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. This memorable evening features a seated dinner in the Ritz-Carlton’s ballroom beginning at 6:30 PM and includes a pre-event VIP meet and greet at 5:30 PM. Led by Allyson, the night is a celebration of greatness, education, and leadership.

Allyson is the most decorated Track and Field Olympian in history, as an eleven-time Olympic medalist, seven-time Olympic Champion, and owner of a mind-blowing thirty-one medals combined at the Olympics and World Championships. She is an advocate for female athletes’ rights, and her advocacy has transformed corporate policies surrounding maternity, creating greater protections, guaranteed pay, and even complimentary childcare for women, and competing athletes.

EFS President & CEO
Vickie Allen-Brown

EFS President & CEO, Vickie Allen-Brown shared, “This year’s event, featuring Allyson Felix reflects EFS’ core commitment to women’s leadership and children’s wellbeing. Allyson is the embodiment of both values on and off the track. We are thrilled to welcome her back to North Texas, and I am confident that her message will be one that shines a light on the importance of childcare to our community and economy.”

Sponsorship Opportunities

For your convenience, sponsorship levels with descriptions can be found HERE. Thank you
for your consideration of Educational First Steps. We appreciate your support!

Gala Leadership

Event Co-Chairs

Angela Hosseini
Lupe Mora-Duarte

Event Host & Moderator

Kristi Nelson, Three-Time Emmy Award Winning News Anchor, NBC 5 News

Presenting Sponsor

Host Committee

Robin and Brad Berkley

Marsha and Michael Brito

A. Shonn Evans Brown

Andrea Carter

Rachel Goldberger

Regen Horchow

Marissa and Michael Horne

Danielle Hunter

Fallyn and Charles Jones

Marty and Myles Kelly

Leah and Barry King

Libby and Isaac Manning

Cynthia Nwaubani

Pamela and Norman Robbins

Paige and Bob Russey

Nancy Skochdopole

Julie Dolan Smith

Margaret Spellings

Wendy and Marc Stanley

Margo McClinton Stoglin