Date & Time
5:30pm CDT - 7:00pm CDT
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.
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
Date & Time
5:30pm CDT - 7:00pm CDT
2025 TRAC Star Celebration
Photos from 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.