Texas Women’s Foundation puts women’s economic security in the spotlight at 41st annual luncheon

By Sylvia Powers

DALLAS — The Texas Women’s Foundation ( TXWF) held its 41st annual luncheon Friday, Nov. 13, at the Hilton Anatole, focusing on how collective giving can expand economic opportunity for women and strengthen families across Texas. The foundation honored The Boone Family Foundation at the event, which is its principal fundraiser.

The program featured Tiffany Dufu, president of the Tory Burch Foundation, in a keynote candid conversation moderated by Nina Vaca, founder, chair and CEO of Pinnacle Group. Dufu who is a best-selling author, leads the foundation’s work to help women entrepreneurs gain access to capital, business education and professional networks.

Former state Rep. Helen Giddings, a member of this year’s host committee, recalled bringing civil rights leader Coretta Scott King to the luncheon and reflected on why the foundation’s work matters.

“I served on the TXWF Board for a number of years. My fondest memory is chairing the luncheon and bringing in Coretta Scott King. The work of TXWF is important in elevating women. When you invest in women you elevate families and communities. There is no better investment.”