the torch Winter 2014, Issue 4 | Page 27

STA FF profile ANGELA RANDALL Since join ing Baylor Health Care System Foundation in 2007, Angela Randall has brought sophistication, elegance and class to the more than 35 events the Foundation holds each year. In her role as senior officer, she is responsible for overseeing all event planning and details for these various Foundation events. The biggest event is the annual Celebrating Women luncheon, which raises funds for Baylor Health Care System’s fight against breast cancer, a cause very personal to Angela. At 20 years old, Angela found a lump in her breast. A follow-up biopsy concluded that the mass, thankfully, was benign. Angela’s close call inspired her friend and co-worker to have a mammogram that led to the diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer. Thanks to that life-saving mammogram and quality treatment, her friend is now a 12-year survivor. “I am passionate about my work for Celebrating Women because it gives me the opportunity to work for a cause that not only raises support, but also awareness of this disease,” said Angela. “I love being a part of Baylor’s fight against breast cancer and helping to bring people together for a worthy cause at a beautiful event. The hope is that the work we do for the luncheon each year leads us one step closer to someday finding a cure.” Celebrating Women and other Foundation events benefit greatly from Angela’s attention to detail and her trained and talented eye, a skill she honed while attending the highly acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Dallas as a dance major. Coupling her numerous creative and artistic abilities with her love of fashion and design, she coordinated a fashion show fundraiser benefiting the school, her first of many successful events. Matching Angela’s keen sense of creativity is her pleasant demeanor and personality. When she is not planning and coordinating events for the Foundation, Angela enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her mother. “My mother has shaped a lot of my thinking. I am grateful she instilled in me at an early age to treat others the way I want them to treat me. I have learned that such a simple truth is one that will serve you well all your life, and it has been foundational for me both personally and professionally,” said Angela. “Needless to say, if I had an extra hour in my day, I would spend it shopping with my mom – the person I admire most coupled with the fun of shopping – what could be better!” ANGELA RANDALL 27