Elizabeth Phillips, founder of No More Victims, will be the featured speaker at the People Newspapers 20 Under 40 ceremony on April 30, presented by Communities Foundation of Texas.
The ceremony recognizes the 20 honorees chosen from the Park Cities and Preston Hollow neighborhoods. These individuals are highlighted for making a name for themselves in their career fields and making a difference in their community.
During the nomination process, People Newspapers solicits recommendations from readers, and a selection committee reviews career accomplishments, community ties, and philanthropic work to determine the final 20. The selection committee is made up of newspaper staff members, members of the Rotary Club of Park Cities, and past 20 Under 40 honorees.
The honorees are also highlighted in a special section published in the May issues of Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People and previewed at the event. The featured speaker for the event is chosen by the staff from local non-profits making a difference in the community.
Phillips is the founder of No More Victims, a national advocacy organization that passes child protection laws. She has served as Executive Director of the Phillips Foundation since 2013 and is currently Chair of the Dallas Foundation and a supporter of many community organizations. She grew up in Dallas and is a graduate of Highland Park High School and Southern Methodist University. In 2024, People Newspapers chose Phillips as a 20 Under 40 honoree for her work in the community.
In the last year, Phillips led the effort to pass Trey’s Law in Texas and Missouri, in memory of her late brother, who died by suicide in 2019. Trey’s Law prohibits the misuse of NDAs against sexual abuse survivors. This year, it has been filed in seven other states and jurisdictions, including the U.S. Congress.
Phillips is also a leading advocate for statute of limitations reform, working hard to provide greater access to the courts for child sexual abuse and trafficking survivors. No More Victims also led the Campaign for Camp Safety alongside a coalition of parents who lost their daughters in the 2025 Camp Mystic floods, resulting in the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act and Youth CAMPER Act passing in Texas, with similar bills progressing in Alabama, Missouri, Maryland, and Oklahoma this session.
A certified crime victim advocate, Phillips also works directly with survivors of child sexual abuse, trafficking, and institutional negligence in their pursuit of healing and justice. Most recently, she was named a 2026 Beacon Award honoree by the Grant Halliburton Foundation.
Community members interested in hearing Elizabeth Phillips speak and meeting the 2026 honorees are encouraged to purchase their tickets to the event in advance. Ticket purchases include dinner, drinks, and networking opportunities. To learn more, visit the event website.
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