Women's Policy Forum Hosts Speaker Wandaliz Turner

Director of Community Relations for the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership to keynote March luncheon.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Women's Policy Forum in Tarrant County, Texas will host its March Luncheon on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, featuring keynote speaker Wandaliz Turner, Director of Community Relations for the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University. Turner, an Army veteran and former Texas law enforcement officer, will speak on the evolving role of women in public service and community impact.

Why it matters

The Women's Policy Forum aims to advance and support women and girls in the Tarrant County community through advocacy, leadership, and civic engagement. Turner's background in workforce development, county government, and the nonprofit sector uniquely positions her to provide insight on how leadership development initiatives can strengthen communities and expand opportunities for women across Texas.

The details

The Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership was established at Texas Woman's University in 2018 with a mission to prepare women for leadership roles in business, public service, government, and entrepreneurship. As Director of Community Relations, Wandaliz Turner plays a critical role in advancing the Institute's outreach and partnership initiatives across Texas.

  • The Women's Policy Forum March Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

Wandaliz Turner

Director of Community Relations for the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University. Turner is an Army veteran and former Texas law enforcement officer with a background in workforce development, county government, and the nonprofit sector.

Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership

An institute established at Texas Woman's University in 2018 with a mission to prepare women for leadership roles in business, public service, government, and entrepreneurship.

Women's Policy Forum

A network of engaged and influential women committed to advocating for policies and initiatives that positively impact women, girls, and families in Tarrant County and beyond.

Dr. Di Ann Sanchez

Chair of the Women's Policy Forum.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to welcome Wandaliz Turner as our March luncheon speaker. Her commitment to leadership development and service aligns directly with our mission to advance and support women and girls in our community.”

— Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, Chair of the Women's Policy Forum (fortworthbusiness.com)

What’s next

The Women's Policy Forum March Luncheon featuring Wandaliz Turner will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

The Women's Policy Forum's mission to advance and support women and girls in the Tarrant County community aligns with the work of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership, which aims to prepare women for leadership roles across various sectors. Wandaliz Turner's multidimensional leadership experience uniquely positions her to provide valuable insight on the evolving role of women in public service and community impact.