DCAC Appoints New Board Members
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) is proud to welcome four new leaders to its Board of Trustees and announce its FY27 Slate of Officers. These accomplished community and business leaders bring valuable experience in marketing, leadership development, philanthropy, fundraising, and community engagement to support DCAC’s mission.
The guidance and commitment of DCAC’s Board of Trustees are essential to advancing a coordinated, child-centered response for children and families impacted by abuse in Dallas County. DCAC is grateful for the expertise, advocacy, and generosity each trustee contributes in service of a safer community for children. DCAC’s Board of Trustees helps steward this mission and strengthen the organization’s ability to serve children and families when they need support most.
Welcome, New Board Members
Rhasheda Boyd
Rhasheda Boyd brings more than 20 years of marketing experience developing and leading integrated strategic marketing plans for prominent brands. She currently serves as Vice President of Marketing for the permissible portfolio at Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, Inc., where she leads the overall strategy, brand building and growth for nine brands.
After earning her MBA in Marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Rhasheda held marketing roles with Mondelez International, Kao Brands and Susan G. Komen before joining PepsiCo. Earlier in her career, she worked in engineering at Ford Motor Company after earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Tuskegee University.
Rhasheda is active in the community and volunteers with the Texas Women’s Foundation’s grant review committee. She and her husband, Jarvis, are parents to three children: Jackson, London, and Quinn.
Sarah Frazee Mills
Sarah Frazee Mills joins the DCAC Board of Trustees as the Junior League Representative. In this role, she will help strengthen the connection between DCAC and the Junior League while supporting the organization’s commitment to children and families impacted by abuse.
Corinna Hagen
Corinna Hagen is a Dallas-based leadership coach, business coach, and mediator with more than 25 years of experience leading global teams and consulting for Fortune 100 organizations and fast-growing small and midsize businesses. She leads Zaradigm, LLC, where she helps organizations and leaders prepare for high-stakes situations, build trust, mobilize teams, gain buy-in, and navigate conflict and crises with confidence.
Throughout her career, Corinna has coached leaders and organizations in leadership development and team coaching; directed global transformation initiatives; built talent programs; and led multinational program offices. She also serves as a certified mediator focused on business disputes, helping parties work toward resolution when communication has broken down.
Corinna holds a master’s degree from Heilbronn University in Germany and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and former Project Management Professional. Her third book, High-Stakes Communication Mastery for Leaders, launched in 2025. She is a member of the International Coach Federation and has long supported nonprofit organizations serving people with special needs.
Penny Helwig
Penelope “Penny” Helwig is a Dallas community supporter with experience in fundraising, event planning, marketing, and commercial real estate. She previously held roles with Henry S. Miller, including Assistant Director of Office Leasing and Social Media Manager.
Penny is a Circle of Hope member and a dedicated advocate for the mission of Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. She is pursuing a career in clinical psychology, with a particular interest in supporting people affected by trauma. Her commitment to DCAC reflects her belief in providing compassionate care for children and families affected by abuse.
She also serves on the event committee for Nexus Recovery Center’s annual Duck Derby, helping promote the event, identify sponsors, and secure raffle items and prizes. Through her fundraising and community-outreach experience, Penny looks forward to supporting DCAC’s work and helping expand its impact across the community.
FY27 Slate of Officers
DCAC is also pleased to announce its FY27 Slate of Officers:
- Chair: John Slates
- Chair Elect: Ashley Zickefoose
- Secretary: Victoria Brown
- Treasurer: Erin Schuhmacher
- Immediate Past Chair: Colbie Campbell
The FY27 officers will provide leadership and strategic guidance as DCAC continues its work to support children and families on their paths toward safety, healing and hope. Their service helps ensure that the organization remains responsive, mission-focused, and positioned to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Please join us in welcoming these new trustees and congratulating the FY27 Slate of Officers. Together, their leadership will help DCAC continue building a community where children are protected, believed, and supported.