Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon 2025
October 10, 2025 | The Fairmont Dallas
Keynote Speaker
Christie brinkley
Supermodel. Entrepreneur. Advocate. Survivor.
We are honored to welcome Christie Brinkley as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon.
With over 45 years in the beauty industry, Christie has graced the covers of more than 500 magazines and was the first model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated for three consecutive years. She has appeared in films, television, and music videos — and lit up Broadway as Roxie Hart in the Tony® Award-winning musical Chicago.
A two-time New York Times bestselling author, Christie Brinkley’s first memoir, titled Uptown Girl, published by HarperCollins, chronicles her life from childhood to supermodel fame and beyond. Christie’s new memoir, Uptown Girl, offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at her life—from the spotlight to personal struggles—with the humor, heart, and grace that have defined her career. As a successful business woman, in 2024, Christie partner XCEL, a company with expertise in live stream shopping and social commerce, in a joint venture for TWRHLL, a lifestyle and apparel brand, to distribute products through retail and lifestream channels, including HSN. Additionally, Christie has an exclusive line of organic prosecco, called Bellissima, from Treviso, Italy, which was launched in summer of 2016. Bellissima also includes a line of zero-sugar still wines, plus an exclusive line of Aperitif’s Bellisima Aperol and Bellisima Elderflower.
A passionate advocate for healthy living, Christie inspires millions through her commitment to an organic lifestyle, plant-based eating, and regular physical activity. Christie is equally recognized for her philanthropy. She serves as a global ambassador for Smile Train, has advocated for environmental protection at the United Nations, and continues to support global humanitarian causes—from anti-poaching initiatives in Africa to community food relief through her Bridgehampton Victory Garden.
Her timeless spirit, enduring grace, and dedication to giving back embody the essence of what it means to be a trailblazer. We look forward to welcoming her voice and vision to our stage.
Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon 2025
October 10, 2025 | The Fairmont Dallas
11:00 AM – Guest Arrival & Check-In
12:00 PM – Lunch Service
12:40 PM – Moderated Q&A with Christie Brinkley
1:15 PM – VIP Reception
2025 Texas Trailblazer Award Honoree
2025 Paige Flink Award Honoree
This October, join us for a meaningful afternoon as we gather for the final 2025 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon—a beloved tradition that has honored decades of courageous leaders, advocates and changemakers. With the theme Voices of Hope, this year’s luncheon will celebrate not only those using their platforms to uplift survivors of family violence—but also the many voices that have helped shape this event’s extraordinary legacy.
This year’s event is chaired by Kristen Cobb, Katie Samler and Ellis Thomas, and will be emceed by longtime journalist and community advocate Gloria Campos.
We are proud to honor Effie Dennison with the 2025 Texas Trailblazer Award and Jan Langbein with the Paige Flink Award.
Our Mission Moment will be delivered by Sabrina Greenlee, whose powerful story of survival and transformation speaks to the heart of why this event matters.
As we reflect on the extraordinary impact of this luncheon series, we recognize that the landscape of advocacy has grown—and so has the number of inspiring individuals doing this work. With so many trailblazers rising in every corner of our community, this year’s event serves as both a heartfelt tribute and a final chapter.
Like the flutter of a butterfly’s wings setting change into motion, this final luncheon is a chance to honor what’s been built, celebrate the voices who carried it forward and mark the powerful legacy this tradition leaves behind.
Sabrina Greenlee
Mission Moment Speaker and Special Guest
Dr. Sabrina Greenlee, the mother of NFL All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins, and the CEO of S.M.O.O.O.T.H.,.—Speaking Mentally, Outwardly Opening Opportunities Toward Healing is a distinguished community activist, published author, acclaimed inspirational speaker, and advocate. A champion for women’s empowerment, Dr. Sabrina’s life is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and personal transformation. Her extraordinary journey from domestic violence survivor to advocate for change has inspired audiences across the globe. In her debut memoir, Grant Me Vision, Dr. Sabrina chronicles her extraordinary journey, offering a compelling narrative of survival, forgiveness, and strength. Her work has touched lives nationally, as she continues to speak at high profile events, empowering others to reclaim their worth and heal from trauma. Dr. Sabrina’s impact extends beyond her personal achievements; she is a beacon of courage, transforming the lives of women and children through educational programs, mentorship, and community outreach.
Gloria Campos
2025 Emcee, Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
A trailblazer in her own right, Gloria Campos spent four decades as a respected TV journalist before retiring in 2014. Since then, she’s remained a powerful voice—moderating conversations with national figures like former First Ladies Jill Biden, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton; Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor; and icons like Robin Roberts and Gloria Steinem.
A two-time Hall of Fame honoree, Gloria brings warmth, wisdom and a deep commitment to service—and we’re thrilled to welcome her as emcee of the 2025 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon.
Dr. Meredith Abbott*
Kamela Aboussie
Sharon Adams
Kristyn Ampofo
Rebecca Armstrong
Ashley Arnold*
Amanda Bailey
Jim Baldwin*
Elizabeth Barber
Carrie Bass
Steven Bauer*
Mark Benton*
Nancy Bierman*
Lindsay Billingsley
Lauren Black*
Jess Bass Bolander*
Laci Bowman
Mallory Broaddus
Victoria Brown
Jim Buddrus*
Wende Burton*
Aaron Capps*
Jennifer Carter
Ally Caskey
Mike Coffey*
Lauren Cohen
Sarah Conway
Elizabeth Ward Creel*
Elizabeth Crow
Leigh Danley
Bill Durham*
Tucker Enthoven
Stephanie Ernst
Abby Miller Evans
Pat Faubion*
Theresa Flores*
Brittani Frankowiak
Catalina Gonzalez Jorba
Harold Ginsburg*
Michelle Goolsby*
Shannon Halbert
Kristin Hallam
Louise Hedrick
Marjon Henderson
Kim Hildebrand
Sally Pretorius Hodge
Marisa Howard
Lindsay Jacaman
Tish James
Delia Jasso*
Michelle Jenkins*
Nakita Johnson*
Reggie Johnson*
Elaine Kartalis*
Melissa and Jamie Keeling*
Holly Hill Krug*
Melinda Lafitte*
Nicolette Lamont
Julianna LeBlanc
Shannon Lewis
Lori Lindley
Sarah Marks*
Carly Allen Martin
Erin Mathews*
Laura McCallan
Elisabeth McHugh
Lauren McKinnon
Catherine McWilliams
Abbie Meyering*
Dr. Tiffany Moon*
Errika Flood Moultrie*
Kendell Mountain
Lindsey Obenhaus
David Oliver*
*denotes board member
Theresa Parkinson*
Katie Patterson
Julie Peinado
Missy Peck
Cristal Retana-Lule*
Reagan Vernon Riddle
Kelly Rodgers
Katie Samler*
Cassy Sands
Kristy and Patrick Sands
Sue L. Schell*
Liza Schlitt
Cheryl Schoellkopf
Ryan Scripps*
Carol Seay
Lisa Sherrod*
Sara Shuart
Sinead Soesbe*
Hon. Sandre M. Steele
Jenifer Strauss
Anthony Suggs*
Sule Plastic Surgery
Ghousuddin Syed*
LeeAnn Tatum
Barbara Teaford
Becca Thompson
Eleanor Tomashoff
Bren Underwood
Heather Ulliman
Kelly Vickers*
Leah Waldrum*
Meredith Wallace
Mackenzie Wallace*
Katie Walton
Evan Westerburg
Sara Wilcox
Samantha Wortley*
Ana Yoder*
