Christie Eckler

Christie Eckler

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
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    Non-profit Consulting, Business Consulting, Change Management, Leadership Development, and Team Building

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Experience

Education

  • The University of Texas at Arlington Graphic

    The University of Texas at Arlington

    Activities and Societies: NASW Fort Worth, Social Work Constituency Council

  • Activities and Societies: Social Work Constituency Council, NASW Student Chapter, Golden Key Honor Society

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Member of Fort Worth International Club of Rotary

    Fort Worth International Club of Rotary

    - Present 1 year 2 months

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    Member of Rotary Club of Fort Worth - Downtown

    Rotary International

    - 9 years 3 months

    Motto: Service Above Self. The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

    Board of directors
    -Executive officer, secretary 2019-2020
    -Board member at large, 2020-2021
    -Community outreach co-chair 2016-2019

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    Board Member

    Preserve International

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Mission: Preserve International exists to fight hunger and minimize the burden of seasonal poverty in East Africa through the provision of innovative, rurally-minded food preservation technology and training to reduce post-harvest crop loss.

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    Executive Board Member

    The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation

    - Present 2 years 3 months

    Health

  • The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation Graphic

    2023 Event Co-Chair - Yellow Rose Gala - Everything is Bigger in Texas Masquerade Ball

    The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation

    - 1 year

    Health

    The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation was first established by founders Dee and Jimmy Wynne in April 1986, shortly after Dee’s diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. From 1986-2001 the gala became one of the most prominent social events in Dallas, netting over $6 million for MS research.

    Following Dee Wynne’s passing in 2014 and in honor of her memory, the Gala has since been reestablished by her children, Todd Wynne and Fallon Wynne Way with the help of young active community leaders and past…

    The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation was first established by founders Dee and Jimmy Wynne in April 1986, shortly after Dee’s diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. From 1986-2001 the gala became one of the most prominent social events in Dallas, netting over $6 million for MS research.

    Following Dee Wynne’s passing in 2014 and in honor of her memory, the Gala has since been reestablished by her children, Todd Wynne and Fallon Wynne Way with the help of young active community leaders and past Yellow Rose supporters. The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation is an active 501c3 that has the drive and vision to forever rid the world of MS.

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    Member

    Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global)

    - 8 years

    Association of Fundraising Professionals Fort Worth Metro Current Member; National Philanthropy Day committee member (2015-2016); co-chair Fundamentals of Fundraising (2016), board member, co-director of programs (2020).

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    Board Member

    Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center

    - 2 years

    Environment

    Mission: To preserve, protect, and conserve in perpetuity the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.

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    Board Member

    Tarrant County Homeless Coalition

    - 3 years 3 months

    Social Services

    Tarrant County Homeless Coalition leads, coordinates, and develops strategies and resources to end homelessness.

    COMMUNITY DRIVEN CHANGE
    We make sustainable community-wide change by providing service and support to anyone impacted by the issue of homelessness

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    Board Member

    Camp Fire First Texas

    - 2 years

    The Promise: Young people want to shape the world. Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within

Courses

  • Advanced Administration

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  • Advanced Community Practice

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  • Business Principles

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  • Diverse Populations

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  • Ethical Practice

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  • Executive Team Building

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  • Fundraising and Advancement

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  • Grant Writing and Fundraising

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  • Health Literacy

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  • Leadership Training

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  • Poverty, Inequality and Social Policy

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  • Public Gardens and Philantrophy

    APGA

  • Research and Evaluations

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  • Social Policy and Services

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  • Supervision and Staff Development

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Honors & Awards

  • Woman of Distinction

    Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains

    The Girl Scouts annual Women of Distinction program brings together and recognizes a group of purpose-driven leaders in business, government, education, and philanthropy; who, like our girls, are dedicated to service and leadership. Join us for this year’s Women of Distinction, as we come together to honor our incredible Woman of Distinction, Rising Star, Outstanding Community Partner, Lifetime Achievement, and Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout honorees. These leaders serve as examples to our Girl…

    The Girl Scouts annual Women of Distinction program brings together and recognizes a group of purpose-driven leaders in business, government, education, and philanthropy; who, like our girls, are dedicated to service and leadership. Join us for this year’s Women of Distinction, as we come together to honor our incredible Woman of Distinction, Rising Star, Outstanding Community Partner, Lifetime Achievement, and Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout honorees. These leaders serve as examples to our Girl Scouts by modeling the positive changes that our girls can make in the world.

  • 40 under 40 honoree

    Fort Worth Business Press

    40 Under 40 is celebrated to recognize leaders on the rise up, 40 honorees each year, all under the age of 40, destined for striking accomplishments in their chosen field, from the corporate sector to maverick entrepreneurial-ism. They are leaders today and are sure to be part of the next generation that will make Tarrant County a great place to live and work.

Organizations

  • Women's Policy Forum

    Current Member

    - Present

    Women’s Policy Forum of Tarrant County is an organization of influential women who investigate and support policies and initiatives that will effect positive change for Tarrant County women and our community.

  • Women Steering Business

    Member

    - Present

    Women Steering Business is a group of civic-minded business leaders who are dedicated to developing future female business leaders. We do this by funding livestock sales from young women who use the proceeds to advance their own education and vocational opportunities.

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