Leadership Development Committee

The Leadership Development Committee oversees the CREW Dallas Leadership Institute (CDLI), a multi-session program offered every other year in partnership with the SMU Cox School of Business. The committee manages program marketing, budgeting, and participant selection while providing exclusive networking gatherings for CDLI alumni.

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Chair: Kim Telkamp
Vice-Chair Erin Williams

• 2027 Planning Vice Chair - Lydia Donnell

  • The planning subcommittee members are responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of the SMU Leadership program, ensuring smooth class delivery, strong participant experience, and adherence to budget and contracts.

• CDLI Alumni Vice Chairs - Reagan Busby & Tina Douglas

  • The alumni subcommittee members are responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of social and alumni events, ensuring adherence to approved budgets, effective promotion, and a high-quality experience for all participants.

• Partnership Vice Chair - Open Position

  • The Partnership Vice Chair serves as the dedicated connection between their committee and the CREW Dallas Partnership Team. This role supports the Committee Chair while ensuring that partnership opportunities, sponsor engagement, and event needs are fully aligned with CREW Dallas’ organizational goals. 

• Marketing Vice Chair - Jenna Gause

  • The Marketing Vice Chair committee serves as the dedicated connection between their committee and the marketing team to ensure timely, accurate, and strategic promotion of events and initiatives.