Ambassadors | January 4, 2023
Introducing the 2023 NorthPark Ambassadors
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In its sixth year, NorthPark Center's Ambassador program boldly merges fashion, art, and philanthropy, uniting 15 Ambassadors all linked by a shared commitment to Dallas' nonprofit community. The assembly of Ambassadors—led by Nancy A. Nasher and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman—shines a spotlight on Dallas' top community leaders and the causes most significant to them. Chosen for their philanthropic endeavors, each year-long ambassadorship offers the opportunity to partner with NorthPark and its retailers for events and initiatives to benefit each Ambassador's charitable cause. NorthPark provides a platform to spotlight the mission of these organizations all year long and ignite significant support.

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Lafayette 148 from Nordstrom and Eiseman Jewels

ANDREA CHEEK
CATTLE BARON'S BALL

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Carolina Herrera from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels

ISABELL NOVAKOV HIGGINBOTHAM
CATTLE BARON'S BALL

Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham are the co-chairs of the 2023 Cattle Baron's Ball, which supports the American Cancer Society. NorthPark has played a deep role in Cattle Baron's history and has long been an invaluable supporter. To date, the Cattle Baron's Ball has raised nearly $90 million for the American Cancer Society.

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Dolce&Gabbana from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels

LINDY BERKLEY
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS

Lindy Berkley represents Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. The inspiration and hope that RMHD brings to families is synonymous with the spirit of the holiday season. For the past 24 years, The Trains at NorthPark—one of the center's marquee events—has raised more than $13 million for RMHD, helping the organization serve more than 40,000 families. RMHD's mission is to keep families together while inspiring strength and giving love and support to families whose children are receiving essential medical care.

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Gucci and Eiseman Jewels

BELA COOLEY
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART

Bela Cooley's Ambassadorship focuses on the Dallas Museum of Art. Established in 1903, the DMA is among the 10 largest museums in the country distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation, and public engagement. NorthPark is similarly significant in the art world, with its important collection of 20th and 21st century artworks turning shopping and dining into a world-class cultural experience.

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Scanlan Theodore and Eiseman Jewels

ANGIE KADESKY
THE CRYSTAL CHARITY BALL

Angie Kadesky represents The Crystal Charity Ball, one of the city's most esteemed and popular events of the year. Since 1952, the sole purpose of The Crystal Charity Ball has been to support and make contributions to children's charities in Dallas County. Partnering with one of NorthPark's premier brands, Neiman Marcus, the Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon will take place in September 2023, highlighting the beneficiaries for the new year.

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Alexander McQueen from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels; His own suit

LORI AND JERRY JONES JR.
THE SALVATION ARMY

Lori and Jerry Jones Jr. represent The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign and Angel Tree—mainstays of the holiday season that are in sync with NorthPark's spirit of giving. Each year, from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, bells ring encouraging shoppers to donate funds for The Salvation Army's year-round programs in North Texas. The Angel Tree shines brightly in the corridors of NorthPark, giving families the chance to hand-pick an angel ornament and grant a child's Christmas wish.

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Carolina Herrera from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels

ANDREA NAYFA
CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Andrea Nayfa is a champion for Children's Health, an organization with a century-long history and a long-standing commitment to the community, including high-quality patient care, advocacy, education, and preventative care to make life better for children. Each year, NorthPark and Children's Health present A Season of Giving during the holidays, with all proceeds from NorthPark Santa visits, Breakfast with Santa, and Movies with a Mission benefiting the organization.

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Eiseman Jewels; Her own dress; His own suit

ABI AND FRED PERPALL
TWO x TWO FOR AIDS AND ART

Abi and Fred Perpall represent TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art, the annual contemporary art auction that benefits two organizations: the Dallas Museum of Art and amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research). In 2022, the event raised $9.4 million, bringing the total raised to date to $113 million.

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ZIMMERMANN and Eiseman Jewels

LISA ROCCHIO
TEXAS BALLET THEATER

Lisa Rocchio supports Texas Ballet Theater, whose mission is to create, present, and tour world-class professional ballet while promoting accessibility and technical mastery among students, pre-professionals, and audiences of all ages. The only arts organization to serve as resident company for Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth and Winspear Opera House on the AT&T Performing Arts Center Campus in Dallas, Texas Ballet Theater also performs at NorthPark, which supports one of the organization's signature events, Tutu Chic.

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Marni from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels

MYRNA SCHLEGEL
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Myrna Schlegel represents the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the largest performing arts organization in the Southwest United States, committed to inspiring the broadest possible audience with distinctive classical programs, inventive pops concerts, and innovative multimedia presentations. NorthPark and the DSO partner to bring free concerts to the center each year.

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Lafayette 148 from Nordstrom and Eiseman Jewels

LISA SHERROD
THE FAMILY PLACE

Lisa Sherrod champions the mission of The Family Place, which is supported by countless NorthPark businesses via the Partners Card initiative. The nonprofit empowers survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence. Through Dallas' premier shopping event, each individual Partners Card sale allows The Family Place to provide one night of safety for a victim of family violence at its facilities. NorthPark is the leading retail destination for Partners Card, with over 75 brands participating.

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Akris from Neiman Marcus and Eiseman Jewels

CARLA THOMPSON
THE CLIBURN

Carla Thompson's focus is on The Cliburn, which strives to advance classical piano music throughout the world. Its international competitions, education programs, and concert series showcases its commitment to artistic excellence and the discovery of young artists. This year as The Cliburn Junior Competition returns to Dallas, NorthPark partners with the organization to bring a free concert series to the center, providing accessibility to some of the world's most talented musicians.

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ZIMMERMANN and Eiseman Jewels

KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN
CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman supports Children's Cancer Fund, for which NorthPark plays an integral role in two signature events: the Children's Cancer Fund Model Reveal and the nonprofit's spring gala in April. The Model Reveal is a special moment for the organization and puts the spotlight on cancer patients from Children's Health.


Photos by Steven Visneau. View NorthPark Ambassadors from 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017.