Gala Leadership
Committee Co-Chairs
Kimberli Carroll, Ruiz Foods
Lorie Medina, Medina USA
Committee Members
Stephanie Aceves, Diamonds Direct
Evan Alexander, Raymond James
David Alford, Raymond James
Patricia Armstrong, Community Partner
Linda Banuelos, Capital One
Rosanne Best, The Frisco Bar & Grill
Kimberly Bradberry, Salesforce
Louis Burrell, Dallas College
Damon Chronis, Ryan
Hadijat Collins, Community Partner
David Crysup, BGE
Kendra Cufffe, Community Partner
Melinda Denton, Reliable TSI
Matt Foster, AT&T
Kyle Gies, UMB
Leigh Glendenning, Leigh Glendenning Real Estate
Madhia Haidari, Haidari Allstate Agency
Monigo Saygbay Hallie, Dennys
Tiffany Hill, Community Partner
Cara Hunter, Schlumberger
Ray and Madiha Kamal, Entronix
Kay Lota, Lota Consulting
Lauren McCarthy, McCarthy Partners
Shima Minooei, Community Partner
Dipal Patel, Shayana Hospitality
Terri Patterson, Cheney Group
Torsten Seifert, Hilti
Mike & Sandy Simpson, Former Mayor of Frisco
Marci Thompson, Cohn Reznik
Wendi Wigginton, Celina City Council
“THE EFFORTS OF ONE PERSON CANNOT MOVE MOUNTAINS. IT’S THE STRENGTH OF US ALL WORKING TOGETHER THAT MAKES A CHANGE.”
The Gala committee is an integral part of making our annual fundraising event a success. This year’s theme, inspired by the elegance and transformation of The Return of Lady Chrysalis: A New Era Unveiled, celebrates renewal, growth, and the power of becoming. The evening will reflect the journey of transformation—honoring the potential within every young person to emerge, thrive, and shape their own future.
The Gala committee is inspired by the spirit of transformation and the belief in what is possible for our youth. The 2026 Gala committee is composed of individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of youth and are visionaries that drive progress. They understand that by working collaboratively as a group, we can be the innovation agents for thousands of vulnerable youths in Collin County. Members include corporate and community partners, along with dedicated volunteers and supporters from across the BGCCC community.
With an ambitious goal of raising $1.5 Million, the Gala committee members are committed to driving success of the event through their efforts in identification and solicitation of sponsorship, auction donation and advertising.
“THE EFFORTS OF ONE PERSON CANNOT MOVE MOUNTAINS. IT’S THE STRENGTH OF US ALL WORKING TOGETHER THAT MAKES A CHANGE.”
The Gala committee is an integral part of making our annual fundraising event a success. This year’s theme, inspired by the elegance and transformation of The Return of Lady Chrysalis: A New Era Unveiled, celebrates renewal, growth, and the power of becoming. The evening will reflect the journey of transformation—honoring the potential within every young person to emerge, thrive, and shape their own future.
The Gala committee is inspired by the spirit of transformation and the belief in what is possible for our youth. The 2026 Gala committee is composed of individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of youth and are visionaries that drive progress. They understand that by working collaboratively as a group, we can be the innovation agents for thousands of vulnerable youths in Collin County. Members include corporate and community partners, along with dedicated volunteers and supporters from across the BGCCC community.
With an ambitious goal of raising $1.5 Million, the Gala committee members are committed to driving success of the event through their efforts in identification and solicitation of sponsorship, auction donation and advertising.