Presented by Transition Resource Action Center

2026 TRAC Star Celebration

About This Event

Join us for an inspiring evening, celebrating the resilience of young adults transitioning out of foster or juvenile care, their unhoused peers, and the champions who walk alongside them.

TRAC Star Celebration

Monday, September 28 | 5:30-7:00 pm

Arlington Hall at Turtle Creel

3333 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas

Each year, Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) serves over 1,600 North Texas youth, ages 16–24, access stable housing, pursue education and employment, and heal from trauma. Whether you're a corporate leader, individual sponsor, community advocate, or friend of the cause, your support fuels this life-changing work.

This signature celebration brings together corporate, civic, philanthropic, and grassroots supporters to recognize the power of second chances and the impact of collective action.

About This Event

Join us for an inspiring evening, celebrating the resilience of young adults transitioning out of foster or juvenile care, their unhoused peers, and the champions who walk alongside them.

TRAC Star Celebration

Monday, September 28 | 5:30-7:00 pm

Arlington Hall at Turtle Creel

3333 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas

Each year, Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) serves over 1,600 North Texas youth, ages 16–24, access stable housing, pursue education and employment, and heal from trauma. Whether you're a corporate leader, individual sponsor, community advocate, or friend of the cause, your support fuels this life-changing work.

This signature celebration brings together corporate, civic, philanthropic, and grassroots supporters to recognize the power of second chances and the impact of collective action.

Getting There

Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek
3333 Turtle Creek Blvd
Dallas, TX 75219

2026 Host Committee

Honorary Chairs

Carol and Don Glendenning

 

Event Co-Chairs

TC Alexander

Debbie Dennis

 

Host Committee

Mallory Biegler and Danny Rice

Lisa Blue

Debbie Branson

Jeremy Brewer

Sally and David Cain

The Honorable John and Helen Carona

Chrysta and John Castaneda

Terry Charleston, III

Monica and Brent Christopher

Penny and David Cook

Cece Cox and Shelly Skeen

Roslyn Dawson Thompson and Rex Thompson

Debra and Michael Decker

Stephanie and Tom Dees

Diana and Bruce Esterline

Jennifer Esterline

Cathy and Bob Estrada

Laura Gardiner

The Honorable Jennifer Staubach Gates and John Gates

Marena and Roger Gault

The Honorable Helen Giddings

Terry and Barry Greenberg

Diane and Mike Gruber

Margaret and Grayson Hughes

Mabrie Jackson

Tai Kapaji

The Honorable Margaret and Lester Keliher

Jill Kotvis

Monica and Richard Latin

Heather and Kegan Lewless

Fay and Brian Lidji

Judith Lifson

Tav and Maureen Lupton

The Honorable Ann and Fred Margolin

Madeline and Jim McClure

Harriet Miers

Molly and Matt Parker

Tegwin and David Pulley

Dotti Reeder

Madeline Reedy

Gail Sachson

Lisa K. Simmons

Gloria Snead

Kathy and Alan Stewart

Greg Swalwell and Terry Connor

Abby Tonne

David and Billye Turner

Evy Kay and Dick Washburne

2025 TRAC Star Celebration

Meet Our Co-Chairs

T.C. Alexander is a banking and community development leader with more than 24 years of experience in financial services. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership roles spanning business banking, commercial banking, regional management, and community development. As Community Development Relationship Manager, he works to expand access to capital and strengthen partnerships that create economic opportunity in underserved communities, with expertise in small business lending, SBA programs, CDFI partnerships, and community investment. T.C. is also an active volunteer and board member for organizations focused on homelessness prevention, affordable housing, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and basic needs. His commitment to service is rooted in his faith and passion for helping individuals, families, and communities thrive. T.C. and his wife, Gladys, have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of three children and grandparents of four. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending time with his family.

 

Debbie Dennis is Chief Customer Officer, Senior Vice President, and Chief Human Resource Officer at Oncor Electric Delivery, where she oversees customer service, community relations, economic development, branding and communications, human resources, and the company's philanthropy, community engagement, and employee initiatives. She has served in this role since 2018 and brings more than 40 years of leadership experience across customer service, human resources, and supply chain. Dennis serves on the Board and Executive Committee of the Dallas Regional Chamber and on several nonprofit boards, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Institute, where she serves as Chair, and the International Women's Forum of Dallas, where she is President for 2025-2027. She is also a member of the Texas Women's Foundation Economic Leadership Council. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Dennis has been recognized with numerous honors, including the 2023 WiNGS Ebby Empowering Women Award, the 2020 Athena Award from the Dallas Regional Chamber, and the Dallas Business Journal's 2018 Women in Business recognition.