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Welcome to the Women’s Policy Forum of Tarrant County!
We are a group of influential women who have the desire to effect positive change for women and girls with the passion, energy, and commitment to advocate for women and our community.
As a member, you are part of the shared vision of women leaders building a better Tarrant County. By attending our monthly programs and learning about the needs and resources in Tarrant County, you are better equipped to make an impact in our community.








President’s Message

Hello! It is an honor to serve as your 2025 Women’s Policy Forum president. Our members are our greatest asset and resource for one another. Thank you for being a part of our network. If you haven’t joined yet, I can say with absolute certainty that joining this organization is one of the best decisions I have ever made because of the relationships built with some of the most amazing and influential women in our community.

We are a group of influential women who have the desire to effect positive change for women and girls with the passion, energy, and commitment to advocate for women and our community.

As a member, you are part of the shared vision of women leaders building a better Tarrant County. By attending our monthly programs and learning about the needs and resources in Tarrant County, you are better equipped to make an impact in our community.

I am looking forward to serving beside you as we learn and grow together this year.

All the best,
Amy Rasor

Upcoming events

  • Standing Together Against Human Trafficking

    • Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth, TX
    Register


    In Texas, there are 79,000 youth victims of sex trafficking. This astounding crime against the most vulnerable demands our strategic and devoted response. When leaders from across the legal, medical, social services, and education sectors stand together, we can provide more effective protection for kids in our community and make trafficking a high risk crime for perpetrators. Unbound Now is one of the nation's leading agencies in the fight against human trafficking. From the moment a victim is recovered through the journey towards healing, justice, and restoration, Unbound Now's specially trained Advocates are there every step of the way. We hope you will join us in the fight for freedom and hope.


    Allison Byrd, J.D., serves as Unbound Now's Director of Government and International Relations, development relationships that support the organization's federal appropriations work. She led the organization's response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis in 2022, addressing risks of human trafficking at the Poland-Ukraine border. Prior to working for Unbound Now, Allison interned in the White House in the Office of Economic Initiatives. This office oversaw the White House Human Trafficking Summit, the roll-out of related executive actions, and the annual meeting of the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking. Allison graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. in International Affairs and from the Texas A&M University School of Law.

    11:30 a.m. - Registration

    11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

    12:00 noon - Program


    Cost for WPF members is $35; cost for guests is $45.
    Unpaid no-shows will be billed.

    No cancellations or refunds.

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  • Dr. Emily W. Messer, Texas Wesleyan University

    • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth, TX
    Register

    Texas Wesleyan University

    11:30 a.m. - Registration

    11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

    12:00 noon - Program


    Dr. Emily W. Messer, Ed.D.

    President, Texas Wesleyan University

    Read Dr. Messer's bio HERE




    Cost for WPF members is $35; cost for guests is $45.
    Unpaid no-shows will be billed.

    No cancellations or refunds.

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  • Tarleton State Fort Worth: The Vision and the Master Plan

    • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth, TX
    Register

    Tarleton State Fort Worth: The Vision and the Master Plan

    11:30 a.m. - Registration

    11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

    12:00 noon - Program


    Dr. Rachael Capua

    Vice President of External Operations and Dean

    Tarleton State University

    Read about Dr. Capua HERE




    Cost for WPF members is $35; cost for guests is $45.
    Unpaid no-shows will be billed.

    No cancellations or refunds.

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  • Lena Pope Home

    • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth, TX
    Register

    11:30 a.m. - Registration

    11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

    12:00 noon - Program

    REGISTER HERE


    Ashley Elgin, Ph.D.

    Chief Executive Officer


    Dr. Ashley Elgin serves as the CEO of Lena Pope and is responsible for executing strategic efforts that pave the way for community support in the years to come. Her passion for serving children and families has driven her work for over 30 years and creates an exciting opportunity for Lena Pope moving forward. Her vision includes creating high quality, empathic and productive services to those in need in Tarrant County. To achieve this vision, Dr. Elgin focuses on integrating a business investment model with charitable services thereby facilitating Lena Pope’s mission and impact priorities. This savvy approach to creating long term organizational sustainability has yielded unprecedented results in the aide that is provided to clients in education, behavior, and emotional growth.

    A committed community advocate, Dr. Elgin has served (s) on boards and committees for Mental Health Connection, Texas Network for Youth Services, Meals on Wheels of America, Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, North Texas Association for Play Therapy, and Children’s Advocacy Center of Texas Partner Agency Council. Among her many other distinctions, Dr. Elgin holds a PhD in Counseling from the University of North Texas and is recognized as an expert on the dynamics and effects of childhood trauma, authoring academic chapters and publishing research articles in clinical journals.  She has been listed among the Top 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth in 2022 and 2023. In 2018 she was recognized as Non-Profit CEO of the Year by the Community Council of Dallas. And in 2017, Dr. Elgin was honored by the City of Dallas with the LGBT Homelessness Impact Award. She has been a distinguished guest on NPR –The Morning Radio Show, CBS Radio, Good Morning Texas and she has participated in documentaries and legislative testimony focused on domestic violence and sex trafficking. Dr. Elgin serves on the Best Places for Working Parents steering committee and a member of Rotary Club of Fort Worth.




    Cost for WPF members is $35; cost for guests is $45.
    Unpaid no-shows will be billed.

    No cancellations or refunds.

    Show details

2025 Schedule

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