George Barrett
George Barrett: Founder of Joy Senior Living Services, Spreading Joy and Kindness in East Dallas I am a Plano Senior High graduate and a proud Texas A&M Aggie. After working in various leadership roles in…
Mike Keating
I’m Mike Keating, and though I’m not originally from East Dallas, I’ve embraced this community wholeheartedly. I’m the proud founder of Givingmas, a Dallas-based 501(c)3 organization dedicated to changing lives one family at a time….
Debora Annino
I am a Social Enterprise Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Cross-Cultural Minister, Author, and Non-Profit Executive Director. While this sounds like a lot, they actually all overlap and extend from my personal mission–to use my talent, experience, and…
Greg Johnson
I’m a 20+ year Lake Highlands/East Dallas resident. We moved in because of the schools and have stayed because of the community. All three of our kiddos have gone through RISD schools from Moss Haven…
Anastasia “Staci” Benson
I grew up, the child of entrepreneurs, in Prosper, Tx with my younger 3 sisters and 1 brother. I attended college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Tx followed by obtaining a masters degree in Health…
Tim Mathews
Oldest of six children in a blessed home. Attended grade school at Good Shepard and St. Pius X Catholic schools and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1984. I graduated from Bishop Lynch HS…
Andrea Lamarsaude
I was born and raised in Dallas. My mom and dad met in Bremerhaven, Germany where my mom was born. I went to Lake Highlands High School where I was involved with the band playing…
East Dallas Favorite Pet Charity…
Dallas Dog Rescue.Rehab.Reform…aka DallasDogrrr is the East Dallas favorite pet charity by popular vote and the winner of $1k from the Live Local Group and Campaign4Kindness pet charity contest! Established in 2015 and run 100%…
Brooke Seims
I work hard and take pride in what I do. I want to be the best and give 100%. I do worry too much. I love my quiet time at home to recharge. My passion…


