Detours Welcome: The 2026 Women’s History Panel

Mar 10, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

4847 West Lawther Drive , Dallas Texas 75214 Get Directions >

She Believed She Could, So She Did

Life rarely follows a straight line. Sometimes the detour leads to the greatest impact.

Join CC Young for our annual Women’s History Month panel—an inspiring evening celebrating courage, conviction, and leadership. For more than a decade, this signature event has brought together respected voices from across Dallas to share powerful stories of purpose and perseverance.

Featured Panelists

Katina Simmons – CC Young resident and international missionary whose life’s work in Africa, Spain, and Dallas centers on refugee advocacy and global compassion.

Michelle Thomas – South Region Executive for Global Philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase & Co., leading large-scale philanthropic strategy that drives meaningful community impact.

Lynn McBee – Leader with Young Women’s Preparatory School and Workforce Dallas, advancing economic mobility by connecting individuals to above-living-wage careers.

Moderated by Jen Griffin, Vice President of Community Outreach & Engagement.