Leadership Outlook 2026
April 29, 2026 | By LFW
Thank you to the 470+ members of our community who joined us for our LeadershipOUTLOOK Breakfast.
We were honored to hear from our panelists, current Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and former mayors Betsy Price, Mike Moncrief, and Kenneth Barr, with moderation by Dr. Jennifer Cowley.
We are grateful for the thoughtful conversation, shared perspectives, and the opportunity to bring our community together around the issues shaping Fort Worth. It was also a special moment to celebrate the 30th anniversary of LeaderKids and the 10th anniversary of LeaderPrime.
PROGRAM ANNIVERSARIES
Original Project Team
Brian Bowden | Early Davis | Martha Dean
Sonia Gaines | Gary Gillette | Anthony Harris
Gwen Morgan | Martin Noto | Debby Watson
Martha White | Susan Wilcox | Nancy Willson
Judi Wood
LFW Staff & Key Volunteers
Harriet Harral, PhD, Executive Director, 1994 – 2026
Ann Barr, LeaderKids Program Director, 1999 – 2022
Pam Cannell, Manager, Membership and Communication, 2010 – 2018
Mariem Harris, Longtime Volunteer Executive Director of LeaderKids
Allan Barr
Paul Harral
Nate Brown
Ramon Guajardo, Jr.
Recognizing
The Honorable Kenneth Barr
For his longstanding community trusteeship, vision for LeaderPrime, and service to Leadership Fort Worth since 2016
Shirley Cox
LeaderPrime Program Director
2015-2016, 2020-2026
and
Joanna Crain
LeaderPrime Program Director
2017-2020
For their leadership, service, and lasting contributions to the LeaderPrime program.
LEADERSHIP FORT WORTH COMMUNITY TRUSTEESHIP SPOTLIGHT
In honor of our annual celebration of Community Trusteeship, we wanted to start shining more light on those who serve our community through non-profit board leadership. These volunteer riles are essential to an effective and efficient ecosystem that comes together to support a solution to an issue in our community. This year we point our light towards:
Alliance for Children
Board President Melina Westmoreland-Wag
Junior Achievement
Board President Connor Howell
Humane Society
Board Chair Daniel J. Red Goldstein
EVENT SPONSORS
