Top Education & Community Leaders Empowering Social Change in North Texas to Watch in 2026
In an era where leadership is often measured by visibility, titles, or rapid scale, the journey of Dr. Feyi Obamehinti offers a refreshing and deeply grounding perspective. Her story reminds us that the most enduring leadership is rooted not in ambition, but in calling, character, and service to others. As we present this edition, Top Education and Community Leaders Empowering Social Change in North Texas to Watch in 2026, it is fitting that Dr. Obamehinti stands at its center.
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Dr. Feyi Obamehinti
Chief Executive Officer , Ravir LLC Leadership Services
In the landscape of North Texas education and community leadership, where countless voices compete for attention and impact, one leader stands apart through the seamless integration of faith, expertise, and selfless service. Dr. Feyi Obamehinti represents a rare breed of leader whose journey from a fifteen-year-old accepting her calling to teach God’s Word to becoming a dual CEO and President of thriving organizations reads less like a career trajectory and more like a divinely orchestrated symphony of purpose meeting preparation.
Sarah Fadoul Boulos
Science Educator & Environmental Advocate, The Browning School
In the depths of personal tragedy in December 2003, Sarah Fadoul Boulos discovered what would become her life’s calling. In that darkest moment, Scripture led her to “dance for the Lord,” transforming devastating grief into divine purpose. This profound spiritual encounter would plant the seed for what would grow into Nigeria’s most impactful performing arts organization.
Joan Gillman
Science Educator & Environmental Advocate, The Browning School
In the bustling corridors of The Browning School, where 400 young minds navigate their educational journey, one educator stands as a beacon of inclusive excellence. Joan Gillman’s path to becoming one of New York City’s most celebrated science educators began not in a laboratory or lecture hall, but on a lower school playground where she discovered her gift for ensuring every child had a place to shine.
