Ben Leal and Data for Impact at The Addy Foundation

Deconstructing Dallas by Deconstructing Dallas

Sep 19, 202529:40News & Politics

In this episode, hosts Ryan Trimble and Shawn P. Williams sit down with Ben Leal, President of the Addy Foundation, to explore how philanthropy is shaping North Texas and beyond.Ben shares his journey from government ser...

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