{"id":512568,"date":"2026-01-13T06:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/512568\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T06:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:42:25","slug":"meadows-foundation-names-twus-dallas-campus-president-as-its-chief-philanthropy-officer-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/512568\/","title":{"rendered":"Meadows Foundation Names TWU\u2019s Dallas Campus President as\u00a0Its Chief Philanthropy Officer \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>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\u2019s philanthropic work across Texas, the nonprofit said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMonica has exactly the leadership and experience this moment calls for,\u201d Meadows said in a statement. \u201cShe is a trusted partner, a proven leader, and someone who understands how collaboration and philanthropy can drive real, lasting change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Christopher serves as Dallas Campus president of Texas Woman\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeaving Texas Woman\u2019s University was not an easy decision because I\u2019m incredibly proud of the progress and momentum we\u2019ve built,\u201d Christopher said. \u201cAt 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\u2019m honored to join an organization with such a strong legacy of serving Texans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer 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,\u201d Meadows said.<\/p>\n<p>Christopher is finishing up her responsibilities at TWU and will join the Foundation full-time on February 17.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rp4wp-posts-list\">\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/calendar-lukpedclub_istockphoto_weekly-calendar-811171674_1027x1027.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch.\u00a0Here are our editors&#8217; picks. Plus, you&#8217;ll find more selections to &#8220;save the date.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/svp-dallas-selects-catherine-cuellar-as-its-next-ceo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Catherine-Cuellar.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"The board cited Catherine Cuellar's cross-sector experience and community focus in selecting her to succeed CEO Tony Fleo after more than a decade of his leadership.\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A familiar figure in Dallas arts, civic innovation, and public service, Cuellar will succeed longtime CEO Tony Fleo following a months-long search as Social Venture Partners Dallas plans its next 25 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/the-last-word-arete-health-ceo-on-a-first-of-its-kind-health-and-wellness-program-for-dallas-creatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/27_ByronSanders-STEM-STEAM-STREAM-970_courtesy_Oct2019-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Social entrepreneur Byron Sanders, a former nonprofit exec, is CEO of Arete Health, launched in January 2025. [Photo: Michael Samples]\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Creatives Care Dallas brings virtual care, behavioral health, 2,000+ medications with zero copay, and more to Dallas County&#8217;s gig workers. The community initiative is powered by Arete Health Shield in partnership with the Dallas Music Office.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/north-texas-innovation-is-boundary%e2%80%91breaking-nominations-for-the-awards-that-prove-it-close-sept-12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DCEO-Dallas-Innovates-Innovation-Awards-2026-nominations.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"nominate by sept 12, 2025, for The Innovation Awards 2026, presented by D CEO and Dallas Innovates\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>D CEO and Dallas Innovates have expanded The Innovation Awards 2026 with more individual and company categories this year. Now is your chance to be part of the region\u2019s defining recognition for innovators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"rp4wp-col rp4wp-col-first rp4wp-col-last\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/odonnell-foundation-gives-50m-in-grants-to-boost-higher-education-in-north-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CommitPartnership_ToddWilliams-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Along with the foundation\u2019s investment of $60 million late last year to the Dallas County Promise, the grants collectively represent one of the largest philanthropic investments ever to grow postsecondary success in the region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Meadows Foundation has named Monica Christopher as its chief philanthropy officer. 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