For decades Barbara Parks Hawkins was “something special in the air’ as she helped American Airlines have a presence in communities of color as the manager of community relations. She remains something special in the hearts of many as the president of the Texas Association of Developing Colleges. She calls Dallas home and she is a graduate of Lincoln High School. Barbara received a BA Degree in Organizational Management from Paul Quinn College. Graceful and compassionate, Barbara is a joy to be around and she is always supportive of causes centered around education and building stronger communities. The recipient of numerous awards, Barbara is a real treasure.
