Emcee of the Night
Welcome back, Teresa Woodard, WFAA Reporter and Weekend Anchor
Teresa Woodard is the weekend anchor and a senior reporter at WFAA in Dallas, TX, specializing in general assignment reporting.
Teresa is someone like you and me. Hagar’s Heart adores Teresa! In November 2021, Teresa and our Founder sat down for a vulnerable, real talk about her story of domestic violence. Teresa not only made a hard talk easy, she portrayed to DFW exactly what Jennifer wanted the world to hear: Domestic violence is more than a black eye, and words matter.
She is a native Texan, born and raised in Dallas near White Rock Lake. She attended DISD schools and Texas A&M University. She has worked at television stations in College Station, Waco, Knoxville, and St. Louis before coming back home to Dallas. Teresa and a team of WFAA reporters won a national Edward R. Murrow Award for a series of stories on domestic violence in Dallas. . No surprise that Teresa is also an Emmy Award winner.
Teresa loves travel, running, and DOGS. People might be surprised to learn she is a HUGE sports fan and just lived her dream life of reporting on the field and in Arizona for the World Champion Texas Rangers! And like any native Texan, she has one more surprise… – adoring George Strait.
Speaker of the Night
LaTasha Jackson-McDougle
LaTasha Jackson-McDougle was a child left behind at the age of 18 months, In 1984 her father stalked and kidnapped LaTasha and her mother ultimately taking the life of her mother Cheryl Williams-Saddler; along with his own; leaving LaTasha, for dead in an alley. LaTasha was placed under guardianship care of her Maternal parents. 39 years later LaTasha is dedicated to being an advocate; She has dedicated her life and education to learn more about Domestic Violence, and is motivated to share her story and be an active role in Domestic Violence Awareness.
LaTasha is a proud graduate of The University of Texas Arlington where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work, an Honors Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree, and Honors Master of Science in Social Work degree. She is a published contributing author of “Dethroning Domestic Violence of Survival and Victory." LaTasha is also the publishing author of “The Prosecutor’s Role in Helping Domestic Violence Victims.”
LaTasha is currently a Case Manager at Tarrant County over the Domestic Violence Diversion Program holding offenders accountable; and the Founder of Cheryl’s Voice. LaTasha has committed herself to help serve, educate and empower others for over 20 years in social work and criminal justice fields.
LaTasha's awards in her field of work include: 2022 Alpha Phi Alpha Living Legends in the Making, 2019 International Alliance World of Difference Award, 2019 Best of Fort Worth, Texas Philanthropist, 2019 Women’s Center Community Recognition, 2018 Fort Worth Business Press Minority Leader, 2017 Winner of Case Manager for her work in Judge Carr's RISE program helping victims of human trafficking; and 2016 recipient of Mitch Poe Public Service.
LaTasha Jackson-McDougle is highly motivated to encourage children who survived and witnessed domestic violence in their homes. She actively promotes Domestic Violence Awareness in the communities letting Cheryl's Voice be heard.
Auctioneer
Bowie Hogg, Arlington City Council
Council Member Bowie Hogg, is a lifelong resident of Arlington and a proud product of Arlington schools from kindergarten to graduation. The energetic Texan is the youngest of four boys and comes from a long Texas heritage of public service to his community and state. Mr. Hogg has been an active citizen in Arlington during his years as a student and continued his civic involvement when he returned home after graduating from Texas A&M University.
Currently, Mr. Hogg serves as the Regional Vice President for the largest Digital Physical Therapy company in the country. He also serves on several boards of nonprofit organizations and donates his time to numerous youth events.
Mr. Hogg also holds the honor of being selected from over 215,000 young, successful business entrepreneurs for the original edition of NBC’s hit show “The Apprentice”. This experience has added to Mr. Hogg’s desire to serve the public. This allowed him to follow his true passions in education, healthcare, and public service. Mr. Hogg is proud of his service and governance to the Arlington School Board. He was first elected to the AISD District Board of Trustees in 2008 and re-elected in 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2020. During Mr. Hogg’s tenure with AISD as President of the Board, they received the Texas School Board of the Year award by the Texas Association of School Administrators and by the H-E-B Corporation was recognized as the Most Outstanding Board in the State of Texas, as well as a finalist for Large District of the Year.
Mr. Hogg and his wife Leslie, an Arlington native, small business owner, and UT-Arlington graduate, are raising their two daughters young daughters, Helen and Ellis in their hometown. The Hoggs are active members of First Baptist Church Arlington, and Bowie’s favorite evenings are Father/Daughter dances with Helen and Ellis.
