Carolyn A. Newham, J.D.
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Joined CFT
As CFT’s general counsel, Carolyn leads all legal and compliance-related activities across the Foundation, including support for Educate Texas and coordinating with outside counsel. She also serves as CFT’s corporate secretary in support of governance functions and board meetings.
Additionally, Carolyn supports CFT’s fundraising efforts, oversees gifts of complex assets, works closely with professional advisors and manages fund administration.
Before joining CFT in 2011, Carolyn worked at Dallas CASA as the development and finance director, as well as for Texas CASA and the University of Tulsa. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP / BOARD SERVICE
Carolyn serves as a board member for RISD Excellence in Education Foundation, is a Junior League of Dallas Sustainer and an active community volunteer.
