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Tamara M. & Alex White

As an owner of Dallas DOWN SYNDROME, LLC, I have been involved in the Special Education community advocating on behalf of children for over 20 years. My unexpected journey as an advocate began in an effort to obtain individualized services for Alex, my own son with Down syndrome. After an extensive career in Human Resources at EAN Holdings, I made a decision to pursue a calling to share the Down syndrome educational tools I have mastered over the years.

Today, Alex (co-owner) and I work as a team and are dedicated to educating families by equipping them with the training and information they need to successfully navigate the special education system. We are advocates for inclusion and persistent in getting the services and resources your child needs to succeed in the classroom.

Tamara’s background:

  • Graduate of Baylor University
  • Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas Board Member- 12 years 
  • Human Resources Professional- 20+ years 
  • Founder of the Dallas EAN's Diversity and Inclusion Team 
  • Consultant for the Southern Methodist University Best Buddies Chapter- 8 years 
  • Special Education Advisory Board member-Richardson Independent School District- 3 years
  • United Way Leadership Donor: 22 years and member of the Allocations Committee- 3 years

Tamara’s Awards/Recognition:

  • Profiled on corporate website as female role model by EAN for International Women's Day
  • Alliance Data Corporate Champion Awardee for assisting those with developmental delays in the workplace

Alex’s Background:

  • Sophomore- University of Texas at Dallas    2024-2025
  • High School Graduate- JJ Pearce in Richardson, Texas   2023
  • President- JJ Pearce Best Buddies Chapter 2021- 2023
  • Vice President- JJ Pearce National Honor Society 2022-2023
  • Advisor - North Texas Advisory Board for Best Buddies  2021-2023
  • Speaker - Southern Methodist University Simmons School of Education, Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas New Parent Meetings

Alex’s Awards/Recognition:

  • Dean's List : Spring 2024 at the University of Texas @ Dallas
  • High School GPA: 99.4% with 521 students 
  • Accepted to University of Texas: Dallas for fall 2023, and to Southern Methodist University for fall 2024. 
  • Club 21 Award Recipient for Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas for contributing a commendable
amount of volunteer hours geared towards helping people with special needs
  • Dallas Night of Superstars Recipient- Recognized for overcoming difficulties 2022
  • Participated in 1st high school adaptation of CATS- recognized by the New York Times

These experiences, when combined with our direct, and effective communication style, have enabled us to create positive outcomes, not only for Alex but for others in the Down syndrome community.

“Tamara has been involved with the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas since the birth of her son over 20 years ago.  She has served on numerous committees and the Board of Directors multiple times.  Throughout this time, Tamara has had a true passion for inclusive education.  She has not only advocated for her own son, but has also offered advice and support to families all across North Texas.  The development of Dallas DOWN SYNDROME ADVOCATE is a perfect fit for Tamara combining her advocacy experience and passion for the inclusive education of people with Down syndrome.”

Jennifer Ford

Executive Director

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

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