Discover the inspiring journey of Paula Van Wagoner, the creative mind behind the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform. From her diverse career spanning fashion design to managing at KPMG, Paula’s story unfolds with passion and creativity. Explore how her timeless design found its place in history at the Smithsonian, and learn how she continues to thrive as a beloved resident of The Tradition-Prestonwood community in Dallas.

Discover the inspiring journey of Phil Huey, retired Assistant Director of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, now a generous philanthropist. From his early fascination with gardens to a successful career in horticulture at Texas A&M, Phil’s passion for ornamental plants shaped his life. Explore his extensive contributions to Dallas’ natural treasures, including overseeing the Zoo and Fair Park. Dive into his philanthropic endeavors, from supporting A&M and Highland Park Presbyterian Church to championing conservation organizations. Join us in extending a heartfelt Dallas ‘Thank you’ to Phil Huey, a dedicated man making a lasting impact.

Meet Allison Holland, a true flower powerhouse and inspiring person at 89 years young. As a judge for floral competitions across the US and a representative of garden clubs, Allison’s love for flowers began in childhood thanks to her mother. Her passion for floral giving has touched many lives, including inmates in a Honolulu women’s prison. But there’s more to Allison than just flowers – she’s a self-taught interior designer, published author, and runs her own stationery business. Her life story is a testament to the power of utilizing one’s talents to inspire and give to others.

Tiffany Divis greets people in the formal parlor of Turtle Creek Park’s Arlington Hall as if she were a gracious First Lady—managing to be both statuesque and high-energy at the same time—with a mega-voltage smile. Her current position as President and CEO of the Turtle Creek Conservancy tops an extraordinary list of various roles in Dallas (many philanthropic), Washington, and overseas.

Rose-Mary Rumbley is inspiring in many ways. And her reputation as an actress (she was in the movie “Paper Moon”), speaker, humorist, and writer spreads far beyond Dallas. When Rose-Mary recently became a resident of The Tradition-Lovers Lane Community, the Executive Director of a Tradition retirement community in Houston exclaimed with envy.

Susan Farris has always possessed a passion for helping others, particularly children, and she eventually channeled that spirit by getting involved with organizations that benefit children’s charities in Dallas. She has been a member of the Crystal Charity Ball since 2009, and this year serves as Ball Chairman during Crystal Charity’s landmark 70th year.

Elsa’s genuine giving spirit has impacted the Dallas fundraising world, benefiting illustrious non-profits such as the Crystal Charity Ball, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, and Equest.

James, with others from the Dallas Bach Society, is teaching early music, putting to use that infectious enthusiasm while working with high school students in Dallas.

Who would ever have imagined that a high-end restaurant serving new American cuisine would be staffed by young men and women (chefs and servers) recently released from the Dallas County Juvenile Department? Chad Houser, that’s who. The founder, CEO, and executive chef of this extraordinary restaurant jokes, “Café Momentum is described as taking kids out of jail and teaching them to play with knives and fire.”

As a graduate of Harvard Business School, Stacey Malcolmson might have had her pick of Fortune 500 firms for which to work. But she is quite happy, thank you very much, working as the President & CEO of The Senior Source, a non-profit that improves the lives of older adults in Dallas.

When to Act and When to Refrain
A Lifetime of Learning the Science and Art of Medicine

When Joyce Pickering was at Louisiana State University (LSU), she says she was fortunate to hear that there was a very new Speech-Language Department.  “There, I found a field I love,” said Joyce as we chat in her beautiful apartment at The Tradition-Prestonwood Independent Living Community. 

The amazing, ebullient Jo Alch is an RN and founded one of the most respected in-home caregiving companies extant–Acappella; wrote a book about her life, including her experiences of being a caregiver to both parents with Alzheimer’s; and founded the non-profit “Pajamas for Seniors.”

Karl Rathjen, M.D., wears so many hats that it’s hard for one to remember all of them. In addition to serving as the assistant chief of staff and pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children, he is also the organization’s Foundation President and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. When asked about what really gets him up in the morning, however, he answers like a shot — the patients.