Melodi Bernal
Governance Chair
The Impact100 model is readily available to all communities who wish to implement it. The model is designed to empower women to see themselves as philanthropists and overcome the barriers women have historically faced in this arena. The model is designed for transformational grant-making within local communities, with a minimum grant size of $100,000.
At Least 100 Women
Come Together
Each Woman
Donates $1,000
$100,000
is donated to a
Local Charity
We provide nonprofit organizations with grants in increments of at least $100,000 across five broad Focus Areas:
Arts & Culture
This area includes high-impact initiatives that cultivate, develop, educate, preserve and enrich the arts and cultural climate.
Education
This area includes high-impact initiatives that advance learning opportunities and access to education for children and/or adults.
Family
This area includes high-impact initiatives that strengthen and enhance the lives of children and families.
Health & Wellness
This area includes high-impact initiatives that improve the mental and/or physical wellness of people.
Environment
This area includes high-impact initiatives that enhance or restore natural resources or facilities, including those that encourage research, public awareness, and education relating to the environment and conservation of our natural resources and/or promote animal welfare.
Board of Directors
Ashley is a native of Wichita Falls and anchors the 5, 6, and 10p newscast at NewsChannel 6. She has worked at the station since 2002 and loves how the job allows her to connect with people in the community she calls home. Ashley accepted a board position with Partners in Education in Fall 2020. She has also served on the board of Community In Schools, Texoma Business Women and volunteers her time in the WFISD through PTO and Read to Learn. Ashley and her husband have two kids and enjoy serving in leadership at their church.
Marisa, with her husband and son, has lived in Wichita Falls since 2015. They are active members of First Christian Church, and she is an Education Specialist at Region 9 Education Service Center. With many years of experience in many educational settings across the state of Texas, working with leaders and teachers has allowed her to support schools and impact education in a very meaningful way. Marisa enjoys being a volunteer in WFISD and is also a member of PEO.
A native of Burkburnett, Ranette & her husband now call Wichita Falls home. Ranette graduated from MSU Texas and University of North Texas. She is now retired after serving 40 years as Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science at MSU. She is a volunteer Safety Trainer for Southern Grit Advocacy and serves in several leadership roles at First Baptist Church Wichita Falls. In addition to her work with Impact100, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her 2 sons, 7 grandchildren, and many friends.
Dr. Yvonne Hearn has practiced pathology in Wichita Falls for over 25 years. She has been actively involved in the College of American Pathologists to include serving on the CAP Foundation Board and numerous Councils/Committees. She is a Past President of the Texas Society of Pathologists. She has served at United Regional Health Care System since 1998 to include multiple committees, URHCS Foundation Board, two years as President of Medical Staff, Chairman of the Department of Pathology, and three terms on the URHCS Hospital Board. She worked with the Community Healthcare Center as a board member from 2014-2018. Currently Dr. Hearn is excited to be a member of Impact100 WF Board, with the focus of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
Ruth has worked professionally in the nonprofit world for over 15 years with expertise in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations and communications. She received her Certified Fundraising Executive designation (CFRE) in 2015 and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy in 2022. She is the Senior Director of Donor Engagement with Hope For The Warriors. Previously, Ruth has served as a marketing director and assistant grants director.
Selby Bush Lilley is a recent transplant to Wichita Falls from Houston. She is the Head of Corporate Affairs – Petroleum for BHP, a global top 50 company by market cap. Selby has extensive experience in non-profit leadership and has served on non-profit boards in Tulsa, Houston, and New York City. Selby was named to Oil and Gas Journal’s “40 Under Forty” in 2020 and serves as an appointee on the Louisiana Governor’s Climate Initiatives Task Force. She also serves as an adjunct professor at The Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University, where she also serves on the school’s Board of Advisors. Selby resides in Wichita Falls with her husband Dave and their two-year-old son, Conrad.
Paula is an Education Specialist at Region 9 Education Service Center. She is also an Occupational Therapist who is Board Certified in Pediatrics and holds a Specialty Certification in School Systems with the American Occupational Therapy Association. Within the community, Paula has led numerous initiatives with the Junior League of Wichita Falls, the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, and the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture. Paula recently completed a two-year term of service as a Board Member and the Governance Committee Chair of the Association of Junior Leagues International.
Julie and her husband, Brady have lived in Wichita Falls since 1986. They are members of First Baptist Church where Julie plays in the Worship Orchestra. Julie retired from WFISD in 2018 after teaching 32 years and now enjoys volunteering at the WF Area Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, WFISD Read to Learn, Junior League HEART committee sustainer, WFISD Foundation Board, and Impact100.