ELAINE B. AGATHER
Global Vice Chair, Chairman of the Dallas Region | JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Elaine Agather is a Global Vice Chair at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Chairman of the Dallas Region for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Previously, she served as the Central Region head for J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Elaine joined Chemical Bank of New York in 1979, working in London, San Francisco and New York City until she relocated to Dallas in 1984. After the 1986 merger of Chemical Bank and Texas Commerce Bank, Elaine was promoted to Chairman of Texas Commerce Bank in Fort Worth in 1992 and joined the Private bank to manage client advisory groups across the state in 1997. In 1999, she was elected Chairman and CEO of Dallas.

Elaine is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Performing Arts Fort Worth, serves as a Board Member for the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and is the Secretary of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Dallas Citizens Council and serves on the University of Texas McCombs School of Business Advisory Council. Additionally, she is a Strategic Advisor and a member of the Texas Stock Exchange Listing Standards and Governance Advisory Council.

GINA MILLER
Chief Communications Officer | Dallas Mavericks
Gina Miller isn’t just a sports journalist and executive; she’s a C-suite communications leader trusted with the biggest stages and the highest stakes. As Chief Communications Officer of the Dallas Mavericks, Gina oversees enterprise communications, broadcast operations and reputation strategy for one of the world’s most valuable sports franchises. Previously, she led communications and broadcast strategy at FC Dallas, Toyota Stadium and the National Soccer Hall of Fame, where she helped elevate the properties’ national profile and global growth initiatives—an experience that now informs her work at the highest levels of professional sports.

A former sportscaster and Edward R. Murrow Award winner, Gina’s career spans Dallas, Los Angeles, Knoxville and Guam, where she’s worked alongside sports icons and covered the biggest moments in pro sports. She’s hosted pre- and postgame shows for the Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys, Stars and Rangers, earning multiple Lone Star Emmy nominations and recognition as WISE DFW’s Heart and Soul Woman of Inspiration and a PRNews Changemaker.

Rooted to Rise starts with getting clear on what you want, then rising to ask for it. Join Audacious author Marty McDonald for an interactive experience to help you identify, articulate and act on your boldest ask.

About Marty: Marty McDonald is an entrepreneur and founder of Boss Women Media, a nationally recognized platform empowering ambitious women through community, content, and commerce. She’s the author of Audacious and helps women make bold, strategic asks that advance their careers and ambitions. Learn more about Audacious Ask: Audacious Asks–BossWomen Media

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How to Make Your Ask

Get rooted in your ask. Facilitated by Audacious author Marty McDonald, this session helps you identify your boldest ask and practice making it with clarity and conviction.

Deepening Your Ask

Ready to rise? Marty and fellow Dallas women leaders give candid, real-time feedback to sharpen your ask and your strategy for pursuing it. Don’t have an ask yet? Observers welcome.

Complimentary parking is available in the lot behind Gilley’s. All event guests will enter through the front parking lot off Botham Jean Blvd. (with the Gilley’s marquee), then be directed by parking attendants to available spots. Additionally, metered street parking is available in the surrounding areas.

Enter through the main door, where a DRC staff member will greet you.