Empowered Women Empowering Young Girls Presented by Westwood Wealth Management
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 13, 2025
Lynn McBee, CEO of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, announces a new fundraiser for the organization, The EmpowerHER Dinner, Empowered Women Empowering Young Girls presented by Westwood Wealth Management.
Chaired by Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo, the theme includes this inspirational tagline, “Like a monarch transforming from a caterpillar to a butterfly – Empowering young girls to soar on their journey into adulthood.”
Signing on as honorary chairs are the women of the Lacerte family: Joyce Lacerte, Quincy Lacerte, Madison Lacerte, Monroe Lacerte, Megan Barrie-Schwarz and Harriet Lacerte.
Slated for Thursday, November 13, 2025 and happening in a private home in the Park Cities for up to 125 attendees, this exclusive dinner will feature a top team of acclaimed and accomplished female chefs from local Dallas restaurants. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception including passed hors d’oeuvres, auction of some one-of-a-kind items, entertainment, announcements, and a few surprises followed by a multi-course seated gourmet dinner. Each chef will create her own featured item.
Regina and Carla agree: “We are delighted and honored to chair this new fundraiser which will bring together our most compassionate supporters for an unforgettable evening of impact, connection, and community in support of single gender, college-preparatory education for underserved girls in Dallas County.”
“Westwood Wealth Management, founded by Susan Byrne over 40 years ago, is proud to sponsor The EmpowerHER Dinner,” said Brian Casey, CEO and President of Westwood Wealth Management. He continued, “We are deeply committed to the mission of educating young women, a cause that resonates with our values and history. Inspired by our long-time friends and founders of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, Lee and Sally Posey, we are honored to support this event. We look forward to celebrating with the women of the Lacerte family and enjoying a fabulous menu curated by four talented female chefs. Together, we can empower the next generation of women leaders.”
“The EmpowerHER Dinner is more than a fundraiser—it’s a powerful investment in the future of our girls. I’m especially grateful to Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo for their leadership, to the Lacerte family for their unwavering support, and to Westwood for making this event possible. Together, we’re opening doors to opportunity,” said Lynn McBee, Chief Executive Officer.
Limited seating up to 125. Individual tickets start at $500. Patron tickets are $1,000 with different benefits. Sponsorships begin at $5,000 up to $25,000. Visit the website for more information: www.youngwomensprep.org/empowerher-dinner/ or contact Cindy Ryan, Chief Development Officer. Email: cryan@ywprep.org or call (214) 824-1400
About Young Women’s Preparatory Network:
Our mission is to support single-gender, college-preparatory, public education in Texas and beyond, giving young women the academic and leadership skills to achieve success in college and in life. https://youngwomensprep.org/