Centennial Ambassador Committee

Meet the North Texans building a wave of excitement for our Centennial anniversary year.

These prominent North Texas community leaders and taste-makers are helping us drive change through our Centennial year—and beyond. As key members of their Dallas communities, our Centennial ambassadors are passionate about impacting change and attracting new members to our unstoppable Live United movement.

Meet the Centennial Ambassador Committee

Laura Harris

Laura Harris is an Emmy Award and Associated Press award-winning journalist for NBC 5 in the morning. She helped start Reading With You, the childhood literacy initiative at NBC 5. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a Summa cum Laude graduate of Georgia Southern University and a former Division I soccer player. She and her husband, Patrick, live in Dallas.

Meredith Land

Meredith Land is an award-winning journalist for NBC 5 and a philanthropist. She serves on the National Advisory Board for the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, as well as the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command. She graduated from Clemson University and lives in Dallas with her husband and two young children.

Shannon Murray

Shannon Murray is an anchor and reporter on Fox 4’s morning show, Good Day. A Dallas native, she graduated from The University of Texas before launching her journalism career. Shannon and her husband, Chris, welcomed their baby girl, Stella, last year. They also have a blind rescue dog named Boo Boo. Shannon is an avid runner and a volunteer with Girls on the Run, a mentorship program for elementary girls.

Brittany Rose

Brittany Rose is a Dallas transplant who shares her favorite places to eat, drink, hang out as she explores Dallas. She uses her platform to promote small businesses, nonprofits, events and more all while creating a space for those in Dallas looking to know more about their city!

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry is the founder of the recipe and health blog Fit Men Cook, which promotes improving mental and physical health through food. A world traveler, Kevin loves to immerse himself in different cultures through food. He is a passionate advocate for food accessibility and is deeply involved in nonprofit work to improve access to healthy foods both domestically and abroad.

Valeria Hernandez

Valeria Hernandez is an entrepreneur and former bilingual educator passionate about connection, creativity and community. She is proud to empower North Texas families through KERA.

Vicki Ochoa

Vicki Ochoa has been a Dallas radio host and is co-founder of Aguas Chicas DFW. Her passion is lifting up Latina entrepreneurs and advocating for local woman-owned businesses.

Stephanie Williams

Stephanie Williams is a Dallas-based influencer known for her engaging lifestyle content, which showcases the best things to do in Dallas and beyond. She is also a registered nurse with a passion for healthcare, community and helping others.

Maria Sanchez

Maria S. Sanchez is a self-proclaimed Latina soccer mom sharing her love for colorful fashion, recipes and favorite Dallas spots with her followers. As a wife and mother, she is passionate about serving her local community and setting an example of service for her daughter.

Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a leading voice in women’s health and longevity. As a wife, mother, author, CEO and media personality, she brings personal insight and professional expertise to her mission of empowering patients through every stage of life.

DeDe McGuire

DeDe McGuire is a philanthropist and the award-winning nationally syndicated radio host of DeDe in The Morning. Along with her dedication to hard work and being a pioneer in her industry, DeDe is dedicated to supporting organizations that lift up others in her community through educational opportunities, mentorship and resources.