On January 20, join us to hear Brittany LaCour of the Dallas Zoo

Brittany LaCour has served as the Individual Giving Manager at the Dallas Zoo since 2023, where she oversees the President’s Circle, the Zoo’s elevated membership program. In this role, she partners closely with donors and Zoo staff to strengthen philanthropic support for animal care, conservation initiatives, and educational programs. Brittany is passionate about helping the community connect with the Zoo’s mission of Engaging People and Saving Wildlife.

On January 13, join us to hear John Creuzot, Dallas County Criminal District Attorney

John Creuzot is a retired Judge and an award-winning lawyer now serving his second term as Dallas County Criminal District Attorney after first being elected in 2018.  His background also includes more than 21 years as a Felony District Court Judge, seven years of service as a Dallas County Assistant District Attorney and Chief Felony Prosecutor as well as a criminal defense lawyer while in private practice.

In addition to his trusted service on both sides of the bench, Creuzot has earned a national reputation for his innovative work on drug courts, criminal justice reform and evidence-based sentencing. After his retirement from the judiciary, Dallas County honored Creuzot by renaming its drug treatment facility the Judge John C. Creuzot Judicial Treatment Center in May of 2013.

John Creuzot was born in New Orleans and spent his youth in Houston before coming to the Dallas area in the 1970s. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 1978 and from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1982.