Grace Cook

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About Grace Cook

Grace Cook is committed to strengthening Dallas’s cultural and nonprofit sectors through leadership, fundraising, and strategic connections. As Vice Chair of Development for TACA (The Arts Community Alliance), she works to engage donors, expand programming, and secure critical support for the arts and conservation.With a talent for connecting people and organizations, Grace has co-chaired major fundraising events like Zoo to Do for the Dallas Zoo, helped shape development strategies, and curated donor experiences that drive engagement. She is also involved with UT Southwestern Medical Center and other organizations that align with her vision for a stronger, more vibrant Dallas.Known for her hands-on, solutions-driven approach, Grace thrives on rethinking donor engagement, restructuring budgets, and leading high-impact events. She brings fresh ideas, deep community knowledge, and a relentless commitment to ensuring organizations have the resources and relationships they need to grow.