The Fellowship of Professional Women is Celebrating 25 Years of Outreach to Women!
2019-2020 Speaker Bios
Allen B. West | Sept. 10th
Lt. Col. Allen B. West, an internationally known Christian conservative commentator and former member of Congress, believes it will be principled constitutional conservative policies, not politics, which secures a sound economic future for Americans – with growth, opportunity and returning the promise of the American dream for this generation and those to come. During his 22-year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, one with Valor device, and a Valorous Unit Award.
Nancy Shore | Oct. 8th
Nancy Shore’s story combines love, betrayal, conspiracy, suffering and survival with a cast of improbable characters: a respected church-going husband and his mistress, a group of colorful criminals in East Texas and a millionaire businessman. The story opens with Nancy’s returning home from a church function on a Saturday night in 2012 and facing an attacker who demands her purse and then shoots her in the head. The story becomes increasingly bizarre as evidence surfaces of a murder-for-hire conspiracy initiated by Nancy’s husband. During the trials, Nancy learns how many times the would-be killers’ plans were thwarted by God’s intervention to save her life. Today, she is committed to sharing her unwavering faith that God can bring blessings out of the most devastating tragedies. Her book, The Shooting of Nancy Howard: A Journey back to Shore can be found on Amazon.
Amanda Moreno-Lake | Nov.12th
Amanda Moreno-Lake has been in the construction and real estate business for over twenty years. Growing up in West Dallas, Moreno-Lake was the sixth of seven first generation Mexican American children. Her large family shared a petite 800-square-foot home, but at the age of 10 Moreno-Lake knew she wasn’t meant to live paycheck-to-paycheck. With God as her guide, Moreno-Lake believed she could achieve all that God planned for her. Today, she is known as the “Queen of Oak Cliff Real Estate” and is also the majority real estate investor of many areas in Dallas. Join us to hear this amazing testimony of how God changed the trajectory of Amanda Moreno-Lake’s life.
Jan Langbein | Dec. 10th
Dr. Stephen L. & Marilyn Mansfield | Feb. 11th
Chief U. Reneé Hall Jan. 14th
In 2009, Ms. Langbein concluded a Presidential Appointment as Senior Policy Advisor to the Director of the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). On behalf of the director, she guided and evaluated program and administrative processes and worked to implement standards and protocols for internal and ex
In 2009, Ms. Langbein concluded a Presidential Appointment as Senior Policy Advisor to the Director of the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). On behalf of the director, she guided and evaluated program and administrative processes and worked to implement standards and protocols for internal and external operations. Ms. Langbein has been qualified for expert testimony in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant and Ellis Counties for civil, criminal-misdemeanor and felony proceedings, and has provided expert testimony in immigration cases as well as court-martials at Ft. Hood and
Lackland Air Force Base.
Chief U. Reneé Hall Jan. 14th
Dr. Stephen L. & Marilyn Mansfield | Feb. 11th
Chief U. Reneé Hall Jan. 14th
Chief U. Reneé Hall is the 29th Chief of Police for the city of Dallas, Texas. She is the first woman to ever hold this position. Chief Hall has prioritized community engagement and outreach by connecting with officers in the field, meeting with Dallas community groups, professional leaders, and local organizations. Chief Hall is an acco
Chief U. Reneé Hall is the 29th Chief of Police for the city of Dallas, Texas. She is the first woman to ever hold this position. Chief Hall has prioritized community engagement and outreach by connecting with officers in the field, meeting with Dallas community groups, professional leaders, and local organizations. Chief Hall is an accomplished and highly dedicated law enforcement executive with more than 18 years of experience, including 12 years at the management and executive levels of the Detroit Police Department. Chief Hall credits her relationship with God as the source of the strength and wisdom she uses to lead in a non-traditional female role. www.dallaspolice.net
Dr. Stephen L. & Marilyn Mansfield | Feb. 11th
Dr. Stephen L. & Marilyn Mansfield | Feb. 11th
Dr. Stephen L. & Marilyn Mansfield | Feb. 11th
After a broken engagement, a less than average marriage, 6 major moves, infertility, adoption, and Prostate Cancer, Dr. Stephen L. Mansfield and his wife of 35 years, Marilyn, can truly say God works in mysterious ways. Dr. Mansfield and Marilyn say it’s not what happens in our lives, it’s how we respond through glorifying God in the tou
After a broken engagement, a less than average marriage, 6 major moves, infertility, adoption, and Prostate Cancer, Dr. Stephen L. Mansfield and his wife of 35 years, Marilyn, can truly say God works in mysterious ways. Dr. Mansfield and Marilyn say it’s not what happens in our lives, it’s how we respond through glorifying God in the tough times as well as the good that makes all the difference. Today, the Mansfield’s are unusually grateful for prostate cancer because it has brought them closer than they’ve ever been before. Come learn how God can take something life-threatening and make it life-changing. www.marilynmoonmansfield.com
Robert Borelli | March 10th
Jean-Ann Cooper | April 14th
Jean-Ann Cooper | April 14th
It all began in a Gambino Crime Family neighborhood, but it didn’t end there. Growing up in Brooklyn, Robert Borelli, became a “rising star” in the Gambino Family. Using and selling drugs sent Borelli to prison. All alone for the first time, he cried out, “-God, either kill me or let me know you’re real.” Through reading the Bible, he be
It all began in a Gambino Crime Family neighborhood, but it didn’t end there. Growing up in Brooklyn, Robert Borelli, became a “rising star” in the Gambino Family. Using and selling drugs sent Borelli to prison. All alone for the first time, he cried out, “-God, either kill me or let me know you’re real.” Through reading the Bible, he became a new person in Christ and began a new life with the help of the Witness Protection Program. Today, Robert lives by Galatians 2:20 and is blessed with his wife Patricia. He is an author, speaker and has appeared on television, radio and CBN’s 700 Club. Robert Borelli’s testimony is a must-hear! www.robertborelli.com
Jean-Ann Cooper | April 14th
Jean-Ann Cooper | April 14th
Jean-Ann Cooper | April 14th
Jean-Ann spent nearly 20 years in the corporate world in television sales and management in both Phoenix, Arizona and Dallas, Texas. She established her coaching practice, Cooper Business Coaching, in 2008 and has been a public speaker throughout her extensive career. She enjoys tapping into that experience to aid her in spreading the go
Jean-Ann spent nearly 20 years in the corporate world in television sales and management in both Phoenix, Arizona and Dallas, Texas. She established her coaching practice, Cooper Business Coaching, in 2008 and has been a public speaker throughout her extensive career. She enjoys tapping into that experience to aid her in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jean-Ann’s gift is using sound coaching principles, supported by Scripture, to craft her messages. Her common sense approach to today’s challenging issues such as work/life balance, boundary setting, repairing relationships, and keeping our eyes on Christ is refreshing. Jean-Ann’s book, Living Life From the Inside Out:
Beyond Beauty, Labels, & Limitations is
available for purchase on Amazon.
Kristie McCrary | May 12th
Jean-Ann Cooper | April 14th
Kristie McCrary | May 12th
A seasoned communicator, Kristie McCrary motivates and inspires people with her unique life perspective, humorous stories, and contagious enthusiasm. As a gifted author, teacher, and speaker, she breaks down barriers of generation and gender. Kristie seamlessly transitions between private and public sectors. Her experience includes corpo
A seasoned communicator, Kristie McCrary motivates and inspires people with her unique life perspective, humorous stories, and contagious enthusiasm. As a gifted author, teacher, and speaker, she breaks down barriers of generation and gender. Kristie seamlessly transitions between private and public sectors. Her experience includes corporate ownership, political consultancy, religious broadcasting as special assistant to Dr. Pat Robertson and Chairman of Christian Broadcast Network. Kristie has invested more than a decade as a volunteer Life Coach and Christian ministry leader at the Genesis Center for women. She is a graduate of Oral Roberts University and currently serves in leadership at
Gateway Dallas Church.