Events

"Todd Little is the Executive Director of NCTCOG.  The Executive Director is appointed by the Executive Board and is responsible for management of the Agency, including staff support for the Executive Board. As the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer, the Executive Director's primary mission is to effectively and efficiently carry out the policies and directives of the Executive Board and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Agency. The Executive Director's office maintains all records of the Board, including the official minutes, resolutions, bylaws and committee appointments. This office also manages several local government professional roundtables." - North Texas Council of Governments Website

MPower Now, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting charitable and educational initiatives that empower impoverished and marginalized communities to achieve economic independence and self-worth. The organization currently operates two main projects: the G-thamini Youth Group in the Mukuru slum of Nairobi, Kenya, and the Herbalista Free Clinic based in Atlanta, Georgia. MPower Now aims to promote leadership, education, and self-esteem among vulnerable populations. Their mission fosters a nurturing environment to stimulate the education and personal growth of young individuals

Location TBA

Our speakers are:
Jennifer Baker - Former FBI Agent
Lara Burns - Head of Terrorism Research at George Washington University
Maureen Dickey

Brian SanFilippo
Project Communications Manager , North Texas Tollway Authority

Brian SanFilippo joined the North Texas Tollway Authority in 2019. In his current role, SanFilippo is responsible for keeping Metroplex residents informed about current and future projects and work across over 1,000 lane miles of the NTTA system. He also supports the Public Affairs department in many of its communications efforts, including media and public relations, video production, and speaking engagements.

Prior to joining NTTA, SanFilippo spent 11 years in the media relations department for the Texas Rangers Baseball Club. 

The Cleveland area native graduated from the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio.

 This week's meeting will be held at Soccer Spectrum, 1251 Digital Drive, (East) Richardson, Texas 75081

Members and guests will gather at 6:30PM at Manny's Uptown Mexican Restaurant, 7601 Campbell Rd, Ste 725, Dallas, TX 75248 (Northwest corner, Campbell @ Coit)

A Conflict Resolution Conference that serves as a basis for unity, dialogue, and understanding in Wylie and the surrounding communities. Come create a space for face-to-face conversations that rise above the noise of algorithm-driven division. We seek to inspire meaningful engagement among business owners, city leaders, community members, and all who value respectful discourse.

DATE AND TIME

Monday, September 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Kenny Thomas is the General Manager for the PTSD Foundation of America Dallas/Fort Worth

chapter. The Dallas/Fort Worth chapter supports veterans and family members in their community. The

interim housing program the PTSD Foundation of America provides is called Camp Hope. Camp Hope is a

peer-to-peer program for combat veterans with PTSD. Mr. Thomas has been working with combat

veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder through peer-to-peer mentoring and discipleship since

2016. In 2017 he created the transitional phase of the program and significantly increased the successful

transition of our combat veterans into everyday life. Mr. Thomas served four years in the 101st Airborne

1-187 Infantry from 2000-to 2004. He deployed to Afghanistan in October of 2001 in combat operations.

After a 10-month tour in Afghanistan, Mr. Thomas deployed to Iraq in December of 2003 and spent 12

months in combat operations. After his honorable discharge, Mr. Thomas went to Wallace State

University, where he obtained his associate degree in respiratory therapy, all while struggling with

combat-related PTSD. Kenny was a registered respiratory therapist for 9 years before coming into the

program and changing career paths. Mr. Thomas struggled with PTSD and suicidal ideations for 12 years

before he finally made it to Camp Hope and found healing through his peers, faith, and comradery.