Jingle & Mingle: Holiday Happy Hour (with Jennifer Sanders, Tennell Atkins & Warren von Eschenbach)

About this episode

The episode features holiday traditions and conversations with local leaders about community impact and future initiatives.

It’s the Holiday Edition of Deconstructing Dallas, recorded live at the Allyn Holiday Happy Hour from the Allyn Worldwide Headquarters at Turtle Creek Village. Ryan Trimble and Shawn Williams celebrate the season with local holiday traditions, behind-the-scenes party moments, and quick-hit conversations with three standout Dallas leaders: Jennifer Sanders (Dallas Innovation Alliance), former Mayor Pro Tem Tennel Atkins, and Warren von Eschenbach (President of UNT Dallas). Interviews begins @ 7:50 Jennifer Sanders (Dallas Innovation Alliance) Jennifer shares what’s next for DIA after celebrating its 10th birthday, and digs into why AI literacy and accessibility are essential—especially for communities that risk being left behind. She also gives her favorite hidden outdoor gem: Twelve Hills Nature Preserve. Former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennel Atkins Fresh off leaving City Hall, Atkins reflects on 16 years of impact: public safety, economic development, revitalization projects, and why the Law Enforcement Training Center is so important for Dallas’ future. Also: his favorite place to eat in Dallas? Home. Warren von Eschenbach (President, UNT Dallas) The newly appointed president…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Trimble, Shawn Williams

Guests: Jennifer Sanders, Tennell Atkins, Warren von Eschenbach

Topics covered

• holiday traditions
• local leadership
• AI literacy
• public service
• economic development

Keywords

• holiday
• Dallas
• leadership
• AI literacy
• public service
• economic development
• STEM building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas Innovation Alliance, UNT Dallas

Places: Allyn Worldwide Headquarters, Turtle Creek Village, Dallas, Southern Dallas, Twelve Hills Nature Preserve

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