MEET THE 2025 NORTHPARK AMBASSADORS
The NorthPark Ambassador Program, launched in 2017, shines a light on Dallas’ top leaders and the causes most significant to them. Each year, Nancy A. Nasher and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman invite local philanthropists to increase support for their chosen organizations through retail events and special initiatives with NorthPark.
The impact of the program is vast. Over the past eight years, 96 Ambassadors have represented 48 charities across many different areas of need.
The new class of change makers was photographed at the Meadows Museum, which, like NorthPark, is celebrating 60 years in 2025. Located on the beautiful campus of SMU, the museum is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive permanent collections of Spanish art in the world.
Through June 22, the Meadows Museum presents The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Art de Ponce. The exhibition showcases 60 paintings, ranging from the Italian Renaissance to contemporary Puerto Rican art, reflecting the vision and multifaceted taste of philanthropist Luis A. Ferré.
Nancy A. Nasher is wearing Oscar de la Renta from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels. Diógenes Ballester, (Puerto Rico, b. 1956) The Magic of Patchouli, I / La magia del pachulí, I, 1993, encaustic paint on linen. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN
CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND
As chair of the NorthPark Ambassador Program, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman has highlighted many different nonprofits during her tenure. This year, she selected Children’s Cancer Fund. NorthPark is a sponsor of the 35th annual CCF Gala, taking place on April 11. The heartwarming event features 20 courageous pediatric patients modeling looks from Dillard’s and raises important funds to advance research and treatment programs in pediatric oncology.
Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is wearing Scanlan Theodore and Eiseman Jewels. Osiris Delgado, (Puerto Rico, 1920–2017) Saint / Santa, 1958, oil on masonite. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
PORSCHLA KIDD
THE MAVS FOUNDATION
Porschla Kidd is a model, philanthropist, and art enthusiast whose purpose blends creativity, advocacy, and family. For her Ambassadorship, she is representing the Mavs Foundation. Over the past 28 years, the foundation has provided grant funding totaling more than $11 million to nonprofit organizations serving women, children, and families in need.
Porschla Kidd is wearing Alexander McQueen from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels. Frederic Leighton, (England, 1830-1896) Flaming June, c. 1895, oil on canvas. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
KASEY LEMKIN
DALLAS CONTEMPORARY
Kasey Lemkin, co-founder of luxury footwear company Partlow, has made a fashionable mark on Dallas since relocating here in 2021. Last year she joined the board of the Dallas Contemporary and chaired the gala alongside Leigh Anne Clark, helping to raise over $1 million. She will expand her support for the museum with her NorthPark Ambassadorship.
Kasey Lemkin is wearing Bottega Veneta and Partlow boots from Neiman Marcus. Left: Juan van der Hamen y León, (1596-1631) Virgin and Child in Glory, c. 1628-1630, oil on copper. Meadows Museum, SMU, Dallas. Gift of Dr. William B. Jordan. Right: Juan van der Hamen y León, (1596-1631) Christ Child Appearing to Saint Anthony, c. 1628-1630, oil on copper. Meadows Museum, SMU, Dallas. Gift of Dr. William B. Jordan.
CHAD DORSEY
DWELL WITH DIGNITY
Chad Dorsey is the principal of Chad Dorsey Design, an interiors and architecture practice with offices in Dallas and Los Angeles. Dwell with Dignity is a natural fit for Chad’s NorthPark Ambassador organization of choice. DWD’s mission is to help families escape poverty, homelessness, and social injustice through design.
Chad Dorsey is wearing Brunello Cucinelli from Neiman Marcus. Eugenio Lucas Velázquez, (1817-1870) Moorish Scene at Sunset, 1860, oil on canvas. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
ALEX SNODGRASS
NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK
A Dallas dinner party is incomplete without a recipe from Texas-raised cookbook author and creator Alex Snodgrass. With over one million followers across social media, she posts healthy recipes with a Texas twist under her brand The Defined Dish. With food at the focus of her career and family life, Alex is committed to supporting the North Texas Food Bank and its mission to close the hunger gap by providing nutritious food to the community.
Alex Snodgrass is wearing GANNI and Eiseman Jewels. María de Mater O’Neill, (Puerto Rico, b. 1960) Backyard, 2000, oil on canvas. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
ANNIKA AND DENNIS CAIL
AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Power couple Annika and Dennis Cail are partnering with the AT&T Performing Arts Center for their NorthPark Ambassadorship. Annika serves on the board of the vibrant cultural hub and both are dedicated to supporting its mission to provide, operate, and activate exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations, and the community.
Annika and Dennis Cail are wearing Versace and Eiseman Jewels. Miguel Trelles, (Puerto Rico, B. 1969) Philanthropist, 2000, oil on canvas. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
SHELBY GOFF
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Philanthropist Shelby Goff truly immerses herself in the organizations she supports, striving to make a lasting impact. Her NorthPark Ambassadorship focuses on MD Anderson Cancer Center, as she chaired the nonprofit’s A Conversation with a Living Legend fundraising event featuring Taylor Sheridan on March 6.
Shelby Goff is wearing Dolce&Gabbana and Eiseman Jewels. James Tissot, (France, 1836-1902) L’Esthétique (In the Louvre), 1883-1885, oil on canvas. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
SARA MADSEN MILLER
BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Creative powerhouse Sara Madsen Miller is the chief operating officer and an executive producer at 1820 Productions, an imaginative production company specializing in captivating video content. Sara is representing Business Council for the Arts for her NorthPark Ambassador charity. BCA encourages, connects, and stimulates support for arts and culture institutions in the North Texas region.
Sara Madsen Miller is wearing CH Carolina Herrera and Eiseman Jewels. Gustave Doré, (France, 1832-1883) Cadair Idris, 1876, oil on canvas. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
MARY MARTHA PICKENS
THE CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL
Mary Martha Pickens’ efforts to improve the North Texas community are far and wide, all while working as a senior vice president and private client manager for Bank of America Private Bank. She will chair this year’s Crystal Charity Ball, which has been raising crucial funds for children’s charities in Dallas County since 1952.
Mary Martha Pickens is wearing Oscar de la Renta from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels. Claude Lorrain, (France, 1604-1682) View of a Port, 1633, oil on canvas. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
DR. COURTNEY DERDERIAN
AND NINA SACHSE
CATTLE BARON'S BALL
The largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society takes place right here in North Texas, and Dr. Courtney Derderian and Nina Sachse are at the center of it all as this year’s Cattle Baron’s Ball co-chairs. By day, Courtney is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children’s Medical Center and Nina is a real estate agent with The Rhodes Group at Compass.
Dr. Courtney Derderian and Nina Sachse are wearing ZIMMERMANN and Eiseman Jewels. Francisco Oller y Cestero, (Puerto Rico, 1833-1917) Portrait of Colonel Francisco Enrique Contreras, 1880. Museo de Arte de Ponce. The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
Photos by Luis Martinez and styling by Wendy Mulas for PATRON Magazine April/May 2025.