SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NETWORK

Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter

Welcome to the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Sports Philanthropy Network!  We invite you to become one of our DFW Ambassadors and join us in creating stronger, healthier and more inclusive communities through sports. There are various ways for you to get involved and support our Mission.  

Apply to be part of our Leadership Council, meet our current members 

and stay updated on our upcoming events.

DALLAS-FORT WORTH EVENT CALENDAR

Upcoming Events

DATE AND TIME

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

October 12th, 2023

6:00PM-8:PM

DFW Happy Hour

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November 9th, 2023

5:00PM-8:00PM

DFW Sports Philanthropy Network Showcase

November 2023

5:00PM-8:00PM

DFW
Sports Philanthropy Showcase

TBD

December  2023

5:00PM-8:00PM

DFW Chapter Holiday Event

TBD

Recurring Calls

DATE AND TIME

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

4th Wednesday of Month

12:30 AM CT

DFW
Leadership Council Meeting

Zoom Link

4th Tuesday of Month

10:00 AM CT

National
Leadership Council Networking and Education

Zoom Link

Past Events

March 30, 2023

5:00PM-7:00PM

Backyard

505 N. Good Latimer Expressway

January 30, 2023

5:00PM-7:00PM

The Owners Box

Omni Dallas Hotel

CHAPTER DIRECTORS

Felicia
Johnson

Richard
Foster

Felicia is the Founder & Managing Director of The Gatson Group, a diversity and inclusion consulting firm offering certified diversity training and strategic consulting.

Before starting her firm, Felicia served as the Global Manager of Diversity and Inclusion for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. In this role, she led the design and implementation of the global diversity strategy, supporting more than 60,000 employees. Prior to Goodyear, Felicia served as the Head of Diversity for Cabela’s, Inc., where she served as a subject matter expert in the development, design, and execution of diversity initatives serving over 19,000 employees. Felicia also co-led global diversity efforts at Nissan North America, where she served as the Assistant Secretary for the Global Inclusion Council.

Her firm recently announced a licensing partnership with the globally renowned Institute for Diversity Certification, where she offers the number one global credentialing program for diversity and inclusion certification. She also recently announced a partnership with Ready for Next Academy where she offers online, on-demand diversity and inclusion learning courses that explore how diversity and inclusion can directly influence business outcomes. In addition, she offers in-person and virtual Signature Workshops, including Principles of Inclusive Leadership, Your Role in Workplace Inclusion and Is Your Bias Showing.

In addition to serving as a Certified Speaker, Coach & Trainer with Maxwell Leadership® Certified Team, Felicia holds an MBA from the University of Dallas, is a recipient of the prestigious University of Dallas Tower Award, serves as a Board Member and Board Vice-Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee with the Irving, TX Las-Colinas Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the Disabilities Committee for the City of Irving, TX.

RICHARD FOSTER is the Founder and Executive Director of S&F Athletes. Richard is a father with three sons and four grandchildren. He grew up in Bryan, Texas with his father, mother and six siblings. His passion to help youth comes from his own success in overcoming childhood struggles and shame. With a strong support base that he received growing up, he graduated from Bryan High School and attended Tyler Junior College on a football scholarship then transferred to Angelo State University where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology, with a minor in Physiology. He has worked with youth for over 24 years as a Juvenile Detention Officer, Special Education Teacher, Education Paraprofessional and Coach. Richard has been profiled on “BubbleLife” by Reporter Dawn Tongish, “Mind Your Black Business” by Louiseza Sanderson, BlogTalkRadio’s “Black Wealth Creation” with host Shawn Hill, “Inside The Game” Sports Talk Radio Show hosted by Robin Valetutto, and “STI740: Beyond the Game” Youth Sports Talk and Education Show

Meet our DFW Leadership Council Members

(Listed Alphabetically)

PHOTO

NAME

ORG/COMPANY

TITLE

COMMITTEE

Andrew Naugher

Media X Partners (rikodi)

CEO and Founder

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