The Meadows Foundation has named Monica Christopher as its chief philanthropy officer. In this role, she will work closely with foundation President and CEO Eric R. Meadows to help guide the strategy and direction of the foundation’s philanthropic work across Texas, the nonprofit said.

“Monica has exactly the leadership and experience this moment calls for,” Meadows said in a statement. “She is a trusted partner, a proven leader, and someone who understands how collaboration and philanthropy can drive real, lasting change.”

Currently, Christopher serves as Dallas Campus president of Texas Woman’s University, where she has championed philanthropic engagement and managed strategic campus growth and initiatives. Previously, she was SVP and Chief Giving and Community Impact Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas, where she built and led major philanthropic initiatives and partnerships.

“Leaving Texas Woman’s University was not an easy decision because I’m incredibly proud of the progress and momentum we’ve built,” Christopher said. “At the same time, my love for philanthropy and the opportunity to work with The Meadows Foundation made this a unique and meaningful next chapter. I’m honored to join an organization with such a strong legacy of serving Texans.”

With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in philanthropy and community impact, Christopher is widely respected for her ability to bring together strategy, resources, and outcomes to achieve lasting change, the foundation said. She brings extensive knowledge of the Dallas philanthropic landscape and a far-reaching network across North Texas.

“Her leadership will strengthen our grantmaking and help position the Foundation to continue improving the quality and circumstances of life for Texans now and in the future,” Meadows said.

Christopher is finishing up her responsibilities at TWU and will join the Foundation full-time on February 17.

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