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CORE, our Women’s Symposium Student Leadership organization is embarking on this new initiative that will introduce our listeners to powerful women doing impactful work creating amazing change in our community. Join us for this compelling opportunity for inter generational dialogue and learning.

Episodes

  1. 03/01/2021

    Talking about New Friends with Gail Turner

    Today's podcast is with SMU First Lady, Gail Turner! Gail Turner is a civic-minded leader in Dallas, Texas, and a member of several nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of women. Much of her time is spent on the campus of Southern Methodist University, where her husband, R. Gerald Turner, has been president since 1995. Mrs. Turner is on the board of the Shelter Ministries, Austin Street Homeless Shelter, Genesis Women’s Shelter, Dallas Symphony Women’s League, Charter 100 and the Women’s Board of the Dallas Opera; she is past chair of the New Friends New Life Ministry aiding women and their children. At SMU she serves on the Executive Board of the Meadows School of the Arts, the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development, and the Archives of Women of the Southwest at SMU’s DeGolyer Library. She is a member of the SMU Woman’s Club and life member of the SMU Mother’s Club. Reared in Graham, Texas, Mrs. Turner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Abilene Christian University and received a secondary teaching certificate from The University of Texas at Austin. For 13 years she taught in public and private schools. Dr. and Mrs. Turner are devoted parents and grandparents. Mrs. Turner is an active congregant at the Preston Road Church of Christ in Dallas. Her passion for helping women and children in need, her graciousness in serving the SMU community alongside her husband, and her joy in being a mother and grandmother identify her as a woman of character and distinction.

    33 min
  2. 02/24/2021

    Women's Community Leadership and Changing Women's Lives with Suzi Greenman

    This week's podcast features Profiles in Leadership Community Award Winner, Suzi Greenman! Throughout a distinguished career in public relations, real estate, and as development director and executive director for nonprofit organizations; Suzi has always made time to take on and excel at various leadership roles as a volunteer: During her tenure (1999-2001) as one of the few women board presidents of Dallas’ Temple Emanu-El, Suzi led successful measures to improve accessibility. She also initiated and recruited leadership for Temple’s Jacob’s Ladder project whose goal was to help low income, middle-aged women without high school diplomas obtain their GEDs and find employment. In 1992, Suzi was recognized as a JCPenney Golden Rule Award finalist for her leadership in the Junior League’s and National Council of Jewish Women’s (NCJW) Paths to Prevention program, featuring a city-wide conference, with representation from every sector of the community as participants, aimed at combatting substance abuse among Dallas County youth. From 2007-2009, for NCJW and in partnership with TRAC (Transition Resource Action Center of City Square), Suzi co-initiated the WACHS (Women’s Access to Comprehensive Health Services) program which developed and delivered a sex education curriculum for teens aging out of foster care. Suzi excelled at fundraising for organizations and charities she believed in during a time when women were not typically welcomed in these roles. As a National Board member of Girls, Inc. and chair of its Development Committee (1990’s), she brought in a record amount in contributions and grants. Suzi is a visionary leader who motivates organizations to identify community needs and then implement ways of addressing them. While living in NewYork and serving as public affairs chair of the Junior League, a top issue was efforts to pass the Equal Rights Amendment for women. Suzi led delegations to lobby for the ERA with state legislators. As a woman who has successfully and consistently juggled career, community service and family obligations, Suzi is a role model for future generations.

    15 min
  3. 02/10/2021

    Thear Suzuki on Her Inspiring Journey to Leadership

    Join us for this inspiring conversation with our Women's Symposium Profiles in Leadership Awardee, Thear Suzuki. Thear’s personal purpose is to inspire courageous actions in others so they can lead more impactful lives. Thear develops and implements talent strategies for a $7B Consulting business with 23,000 employees across the Americas. She builds an inclusive culture of belonging that challenges the norm and encourages professionals to grow their careers and build a better working world. Thear’s previous roles have included Advisory Managing Partner for the Southwest Region and client service roles focused on large and complex technology transformations. Thear is passionate about building leadership and philanthropic capacity in others to improve lives. At EY, she  serves on the Americas Innovation Council, Americas Inclusiveness Advisory Council, and she champions leadership development programs that build strong, innovative, and courageous leaders for the 21st century. Thear is active with non-profit organizations that develop leaders and lifts up those who need a voice. With the Texas Women’s Foundation, Thear served 6 years on the Board of Directors, 2 years as Co-Chair of the Economic Leadership Council and a proud founding member of the Orchid Giving Circle. Thear serves on the SMU Lyle Engineering School Executive Board, the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum Board, the Boy Scouts of America National Executive Board, the National Asian/Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship Board, and she is Co-Chair for the 2020 Women on Boards – Dallas Conversation on Board Diversity. Thear is a 2019 Presidential Leadership Scholar and has received several recognitions, including Women Leaders in Consulting Future Leader Award, NAAAP 100 Award, WING’s Mentors & Allies Award, Each Moment Matters Award, and the Nomi Network Abolitionist Award. Thear has been included in several publications including the Everest Project research study called Women Redefining Corporate America, Understanding and Engaging High Net Worth Donors of Color, and EY Journeys that Inspire. Thear earned her BS in Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering Specialization from Southern Methodist University. She lives in Plano, Texas with her husband Eric and their four sons.

    29 min

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CORE, our Women’s Symposium Student Leadership organization is embarking on this new initiative that will introduce our listeners to powerful women doing impactful work creating amazing change in our community. Join us for this compelling opportunity for inter generational dialogue and learning.