Texas Sized Event 2024

The SWJC Texas Sized Event in 2024 recognized outstanding leaders from various disciplines and backgrounds who are role models and trailblazers throughout our community.

Honorees

Lifetime Achievement

Sandra Estes

Founding Director/Advisor for the Ronald McDonald House, Dallas
Champion for Children’s Health fundraising campaigns
Supports educational opportunities for DISD magnet students

Rose Marie Stromberg

Writer and editor for businesses and nonprofits
Promoter of interfaith programs that engage newcomers
Ambassador for public education and kindness projects

Marzuq Abdul Jaami

Imam with international bridge building missions
Spokesperson for peaceful interfaith relations
Champion for kindness programs, public education

Baziel Peter Jerome Johnson

Founder of voting rights advocacy organizations
Member of the original civil rights staff of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Veteran of multiple marches and violent attacks

Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest

Florencia Velasco Fortner

President and CEO of The Concilio
Champion of inclusive & supportive environments for all families
Advocate for educational excellence and socioeconomic empowerment

Cristal Retana Lule

Senior Director of Community Relations, for Children’s Health
Advocate for public policies that effect the quality of life for children and families
First person of color to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for Farmers Branch

Mylinh Luong

Founding member/chair of Orchid Giving Circle Fund, CFTexas
Serves on boards for Girl Scouts, Literacy Achieves and Best Buddies
Provides executive leadership to expand/grow organizational impact

Barbara Steele

Peace maker and consensus builder for civic projects
Established the CAW Clark Legal Clinic for underserved sectors
Volunteer for American Cancer Society and Dallas Children’s Theater

Stan Golden Men of Action

Sandra Estes

Celebrity radio and media professional
Promotes diversity causes and personalities
General Manager for KNON Radio, started as a volunteer DJ in 1987

Rose Marie Stromberg

Senior VP of CBRE, in Dallas real estate for over 50 years
Served on many non-profit boards and organizations for over 35 years
25 years as “Smiley the Clown” for critically ill pediatric patients at two major hospitals

Marzuq Abdul Jaami

Engineer and sociologist
Member of the Baha’i Faith, served on the interfaith council for over 15 years
Hosts weekly Meaningful Conversations to raise consciousness about the oneness of humanity, racial unity, gender equality