Don't Tell Me I Can't Do It! (11 page)

To Dr. Noel Busch-Armendariz, Director of the Institute of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at The University of Texas at Austin:

Thank you for your endearing and heartfelt approach to people, academia, and friendship. You are brilliant!

To Rebecca Gray Grossman, Publisher of
Westlake Magazine
and Chair of Grossman Burn Center:

Rebecca, you are an inspirational treasure in my life. Your dedication and purposefulness in the community, and in the world at large, is admirable and contagious. I love you.

To Gloria Terry, CEO of Texas Council on Family Violence:

Few dedicate their heart and soul to their work as wholly and effectively as you, Gloria. You’re an inspiration.

To Dan Ross of the Advisory Committee for the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at The University of Texas at Austin:

Thank you for your upbeat spirit and insightful advisorship on causes about which you care.

To Representative Elliott Naishtat, Member of the Texas House of Representatives:

Thank you for your leadership on so many important issues, including Holocaust remembrance. I’m a lucky gal to have a friend like you. Give ‘em hell, Elliott!

To Dr. Naomi Lindstrom, Associate Director of the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies:

Your wealth of knowledge in your field is admirable. I enjoy being around you and appreciate your academic and personal contributions to your community.

To David Potter, Neighborhood Development Program Manager for the City of Austin:

My big, lovable teddy bear. I know you’re a leader, a strong force in the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, and a person with resolve. To me, you’re a warm presence, always.

To Liz Elam, Founder of Link Coworking:

Go girl, go! Keep building your amazing business. You’re a strong and formidable entrepreneur, and you have great style. You’re my kind of girl.

To Adam Slosberg of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, Austin:

You have a big heart and a dedicated purpose. Your energy level is awesome. Keep doing good.

To the late Dr. Arthur Kovacs, Founder and Dean of the California School of Professional Psychology:

You were an incredible, supportive mentor through my rough last year of graduate school. Thank you for your steadfast encouragement and support. Thank you for believing in me. By the way, I never told you I had a big crush on you!

To Jimmy Flannigan, Austin LGBTQ Leader and Candidate for Austin City Council:

You have some of the best hair a city leader could have. And under that hair is a driven, capable, and amazing leader.

To Brandon Chicotsky, Consummate Marketer and University Instructor:

Long after you become Dr. Chicotsky, I’ll still be your unofficial Bubbe. We cause good mischief together, whether in marketing or community building. I told you I won’t let you out of my life, right!?

To Jared West, Founder and Owner of TEAM WEST, a real estate corporation in Austin, Texas:

You are a wise old soul for whom I have great respect and admiration. Your leadership and business skills are admirable, as is your loyalty to your family, friends, and community. Keep going strong! You are my friend for the long haul.