Kathleen Hicks, Fort Worth City Councilmember, has joined the Huguley Memorial Medical Center Board of Directors for a three-year term.
In May 2005, Kathleen Hicks became the youngest woman ever elected to the Fort Worth City Council. She represents District 8, which includes Huguley Memorial Medical Center. Prior to her election, Ms. Hicks served as District 8 council aide.
“It’s a privilege to have Kathleen join our board,” said Ken Finch, president and CEO of Huguley Memorial Medical Center. “Her knowledge of the area, her leadership positions and her commitment to service give her comprehensive insights to share with Huguley so we can anticipate and meet the healthcare needs of our growing community.”
Ms. Hicks comes from a family of dedicated grass-roots community trustees and is committed to a lifetime of community service. She is the Executive Director of the Tarrant County Sickle Cell Disease Association. She serves on numerous boards, including the AIDS Outreach Center, Fort Worth-Dallas Birthing Project, All Church Home for Children, Presbyterian Night Shelter, Red Cross – Chisholm Trail Chapter, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fort Worth Symphony, American Diabetes Association and on the Texas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees.
During her time serving the residents of Fort Worth, Ms. Hicks has made positive economic development and historic preservation a priority. In January 2008, Ms. Hicks was honored by Fort Worth South, Inc. with their highest award for her work to revitalize District 8. In May 2004, The Fort Worth Business Press honored her with its 40 Leaders Under 40 Award. She was also honored as a young leader in 2002 by the Minority Leaders and Citizens Council.
Ms. Hicks holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Nottingham University in Nottingham, England. She has also studied at Oxford University in England. She has a bachelor’s degree in politics and honors in history from Mount Holyoke College.
The Huguley Board of Directors consists of eighteen members including community leaders, physicians, hospital administrators, and executives of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The board provides guidance and oversight to the medical center.