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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

Greetings! I’m Michelle Crim, your 2024 Women’s Policy Forum president. I’m glad you’re part of our organization, which was founded in 1987 as a way to bring together Tarrant County women who are leaders in the home, in business, in government, and in nonprofit agencies. 

Women's Policy Forum is a non-partisan educational and networking organization. I’m so glad you have made time in your schedule for Women’s Policy Forum. Our monthly programs, annual symposium, and mentoring opportunities are a great use of your valuable time. 

As the saying goes, “if you want something done, ask a busy women.” We are a multi-generation group of talented and experienced women who investigate and support policies and initiatives that will create positive change for Tarrant County women and our community.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Cheers,
Michelle

Upcoming events

  • 2024 WPF Annual Holiday Party

    • Wednesday, December 11, 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth, TX

    Women's Policy Forum

    2024 Holiday Party


    11:30 a.m. - Registration

    11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

    12:00 p.m. - Grant Awards Celebration

    REGISTER HERE

    Cost per person is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.      Unpaid no-shows will be billed.




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  • 2025 Meeting Bundle

    • Wednesday, January 08, 2025
    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
    • 10 sessions
    • Ridglea Country Club
    Register

    Do you ever wonder if you've registered for a Women's Policy Forum meeting? Would you like to register for the entire year and not ever need to wonder again? Meeting Bundles are now available and will entitle you to all monthly membership meetings with one quick registration. (Emerging Issues Symposium is not included.) You receive a small discount as well as calendar invites for each meeting. You'll still receive information about the monthly meetings, but there's no need for you to register.

    Meeting dates are the second Wednesday of the month and include January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, August 13, September 10, October 8, and December 10, 2024.

    Please note that the Meeting Bundle is available only for a limited time and is for Women's Policy Forum members only. Meetings are not transferable or refundable. 


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  • Empowering Women: Legal Essentials for Life and Work

    • Wednesday, January 08, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Ave., Fort Worth, TX
    Register


    Join us for an engaging and informative session featuring three expert attorneys who will share critical legal insights every woman should know. This panel will cover employment law, ensuring fair treatment in the workplace; wills and estates, helping you secure your legacy; and family law, addressing essential matters for personal and family well-being. Tailored for women in Tarrant County, Texas, this session aims to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life's legal challenges with clarity and purpose.

    11:30 a.m. - Registration

    11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

    12:00 noon - Program


    Vianei Lopez Braun

    Shareholder, Labor and Employment

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    Vianei heads the labor and employment law group for Decker Jones, P.C. and is the firm’s Chief Development Officer. She is a frequent author and speaker on employment law issues.


    Vianei is also a member of the Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) and serves on their compensation, nominating & governance and risk committees. She is the Chair of First Financial’s Fort Worth Regional Advisory Board.


    In addition, Vianei is a member of the Board of Trustees of Texas Health Resources and serves on their audit & compliance committee. She is a past Board Chair of the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation.





    Karen Telschow Johnson, Esq.

    Attorney


    Following graduation from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, KarenTelschow Johnson went on to receive her J.D. in 1998 from Texas A&M University School of Law. Johnson focuses on asset protection, with an emphasis on Wills, Estate Planning, Probate, Advance Care Planning matters and Elder Law. The goal of Telschow Johnson law, now in its 11th year, is to help our clients plan for a successful tomorrow utilizing the assets and resources available to them today.


    Karen remains active in the community as Chair of the Board of Directors for 60 & Better and President of the Board of Care & Prepare. In addition to formerly being on the Board of the Women’s Policy Forum, Ms. Johnson is currently Chair of the City of Fort Worth Human Relations Commission. When not hiking with her dogs, and still attempting to guide her two daughters through life, she attends as much live theater as possible.



     

    Kelly Decker

    Kelly Decker Law

    Fort Worth native Kelly Decker enjoys litigation of all kinds and is Board Certified in Family Law.

    Her friends consider her laid back but her colleagues consider her intense. Her clients enjoy a certain confidence having her lead their case in spite of the uncertain civil and family justice system. Licensed since 2005, Kelly has had over three hundred cases in Tarrant County, Texas and in 2021, settled her first personal injury case for over $1,125,000 for her client who suffered serious injuries.

    Kelly prides herself on knowing when to escalate litigation with increased discovery, depositions, pre-trial motions and theatre. She also knows when to take it down a notch and to check for bee hives before poking around.

    Kelly possesses a hard to come by perseverance for her clients especially when cases get complicated, both financially and personally. Although she does not have a crystal ball, she has seen enough to know what is coming and how to prepare her client for all stages of litigation. Her most favorite state is the trial stage.



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

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  • NTCF - Fund for Good

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

    Fund for Good supports innovative and transformative solutions to address emerging community needs. Over the past 18 months, we have convened thought leaders in maternal health and housing, leading to our initial investments in these critical areas. We will share insights and lessons learned from these investments and our future efforts.

    11:30 a.m. - Registration

    11:45 a.m. - Lunch Service

    12:00 noon - Program

    REGISTER HERE


    Dr. Whitnee Boyd

    Community Impact

    NTCF


    Dr. Whitnee Boyd, spearheading the Community Impact department, offers pivotal leadership to propel the Foundation’s impact goals across the North Texas region. She invests her time in partnering alongside community, non-profits, fundholders, foundations, and other stakeholders to address need.

    Whitnee has a robust background in community and strategic partnerships while driving impact for organizations. Whitnee comes to the Foundation after spending eight years at TCU working with the Office of the Chancellor and most recently in community development work with BRAVE/R Together, focusing on working alongside the community to address health equity in Fort Worth’s 76104 zip code.

    Rose Bradshaw serves as President & CEO for North Texas Community Foundation. Over the course of her career, Rose has worked with philanthropists, foundations, corporations and nonprofits in North Texas, San Francisco, New York and Chicago to ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy that strengthens local communities. She oversees North Texas Community Foundation’s philanthropic grants — which totaled more than $38 million in 2023 — to ensure charitable awards effect positive change while honoring donor intent. The Community Foundation currently has $513 million in assets.

    Rose attended Loyola University - Mundelein College for Women, graduating magna cum laud in 1988 with a double major in History and English Literature. She moved with her family to Fort Worth in 2007.



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

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