Sister to Sister in Dallas

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2005. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Dallas.

2010 Dallas Women’s Heart Health Fair!

Sister to Sister's will be holding its 6th annual Women's Heart Health Fair. Come join us for a free, informative and fun event that features lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues and complimentary heart-health screenings.

When and Where

Saturday, February 20, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
Centennial Building in Fair Park - MAP
1010 First Avenue
Dallas, TX
214-670-8400

Pre-registration coming soon!

Interested in a booth? Contact Emily Wells at 214.871.0783 or via email for details and pricing.

See the highlights from Sister to Sister's April 25, 2009 Women's Heart Health Fair in Dallas.

Local Leadership

If you have any questions about Sister to Sister events in Dallas, contact Vicki Wait at (214) 871-3029 or via email.
Para más información en Español, lláme 214-525-0448.

Local Medical Partners and Sponsors

Local Media Partners

Dallas 2009 Community Council

Sister to Sister's Community Council is a made up of a group of select women from the corporate, government and non-profit worlds who come together to help plan the National Women's Healthy Heart Campaign. These female executives are local leaders who pass on our heart-health message to the women they influence in their communities. They are aware of how critical it is to promote awareness of heart disease among women, and understand the need to turn knowledge into action.

Our Community Council members assist the Campaign with program planning, outreach, promotion and sponsorship sales. We truly appreciate their efforts in helping to save the lives of women in the Dallas area.

	Diana Aguirre is the Regional Director in Dallas County for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She is also a member of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Women's Foundation.
	Jenny Bair, MHE is Founder of Living Well Health & Wellness Center. She works to improve the lives of her clients as a lifestyle counselor, educator, professional organizer and personal motivator. Jenny has participated as a speaker in many Sister to Sister events as well as coordinates the Living Well De-Stress Area at the annual Dallas Health Fair.
	Paula Blackmon is Deputy Chief of Staff for Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert. She is also involved with Junior League of Dallas and sits on the Local Outreach Committee. Ms. Blackmon dedicates her time to a variety of charities, including the Promise House, Save Open Space, an environmental group that monitors legislation within the area; Dallas Summit, women leaders in our community; and Women's Issues Network, a group of individuals that monitors the status of women and children.
	Cheryl Boswell is Vice President of YMCA Metropolitan Dallas. Cheryl helps the local campaign with fitness programming for the annual Health Fair as well as building new community partnerships with churches and other non-profits in the Dallas area.
	Angela Choquette is a Private Client Advisor for U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. She is also a member of the Junior League of Dallas.
	Diana C. Dutton is an attorney with Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP and specializes in environmental law. She is involved in various local boards including Girls Inc. Dallas, The Women's Museum, Dallas Women's Foundation and the Community Council of Greater Dallas.
	Cara East, MD, FACP, is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, and has practiced with North Texas Heart Center for 11 years. She is a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of cholesterol, triglyceride, and lipid disorders and has dedicated 25 years to cardiac research. She also has extensive expertise in echocardiography. Dr. East is the medical director of the Clinical Cardiology Research Center and the clinical director of the noninvasive cardiology department at Baylor University Medical Center. She is a member of the Dallas County Medical Society, American Heart Association, and the American Medical Association.
	Laura Estrada is the President and Owner of Garza Business Services Inc. She is the current chair of the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mayor Tom Leppert's downtown task force. She was president of the Dallas Women's Foundation and the Hispanic 100 and spent four years as the Chair of the Dallas Cultural Affairs Commission. Laura has been a testimonial speaker at many of the Dallas Sister to Sister events and acts as a cheerleader for others in making the healthy lifestyle changes needed to lower the risk of heart disease.
	Charlotte Gish, CNM, MSN, is the Regional Women's Health Coordinator for Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Region VI, located in Dallas, Texas. She is responsible for working with community based health and social organizations, state and local health departments, tribal organizations, academic institutions, consumers and health professionals concerning women's health issues in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
	Susan Hoff is the CEO and President of ChildCareGroup, a longtime United Way partner agency. Her professional experience includes the positions of teacher, child care center director, and parent educator in domestic violence and drug abuse prevention programs. She is a trainer, public speaker, and an accomplished fund developer. She has also developed curricula and educational publications for children and adults. Susan is a well-known children's advocate at the local, state, and national levels.
	Laurie Bouillon Larrea is president of Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas where she is responsible for the planning and oversight of workforce development programs funded through a variety of federal and state grants. Laurie is active in the Dallas campaign in helping promote the Sister to Sister Heart Health Fair to the organizations and constituents Workforce Solutions serves.
	Becky Mann is the Marketing Manager for the Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital. Baylor is the local screening partner for all Dallas Sister to Sister events.
	Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is Founder of Living Well Health & Wellness Center. She is a board certified nutritionist and holistic health educator. She has participated as a speaker and given healthy cooking demonstrations in many Sister to Sister events as well as coordinates the Living Well De-Stress Area at the annual Dallas Heart Health Fair.
	Susan Smithson is VP of Programs for the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas whose mission is to help improve women's lives and remove barriers to self sufficiency. She is active in the Dallas campaign in helping promote the Sister to Sister Heart Health Fair to YWCA constituents as well as hosts many of the community council meetings.
	Joyce Tapley is Executive Director of the Martin Luther King Community Health Clinic. The clinic was founded in 1985 and serves the people of Dallas County. This service area has been designated as a Medically Underserved Area and as Health Professional Shortage Area. The clinic provides services such as pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, immunizations, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, social services, family planning, WIC, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, dental, health education, nutrition counseling, and transportation assistance.

Dallas Team

Sister to Sister has dedicated professionals in Dallas that work year-round to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

	Angela Reed Shellene, Campaign Manager Angela specializes in event production, campaign and community initiatives. She has helped manage numerous high-profile civic and grassroots projects and has years of experience working with nonprofit organizations. Angela takes an active role in the management of the Dallas Sister to Sister campaign, working with sponsor solicitation and activation, exhibitor sales, media outreach and community support. She has served as the Campaign Manager since its inception in 2004. Under her leadership, Sister to Sister has provided free cardiac screenings for over 4,400 women in the Dallas area.
	Vicki Wait, Assistant Campaign Manager Vicki manages the logistical planning and execution of all Dallas Sister to Sister campaign events. In addition to managing all events, Vicki specializes in forging new community partnerships. She expertly leverages those partnerships to promote new and ongoing campaign initiatives and activities. Vicki also heads up the campaign's volunteer recruitment efforts.
	Amanda Gibbons, Assistant Campaign Manager Amanda manages the campaign branding including the design of all marketing and promotional materials. Amanda is also responsible for the activation of all media and screening partner sponsorships for the campaign.