Trisha Cunningham Email & Phone Number

Plano, Texas, Us

Leads one of the largest food acquisition and distribution organizations in the U.S. with the goal of closing the hunger gap in North Texas. Completed the largest social-services campaign in the North Texas region in January 2018. The $55 million capital campaign funds a 2025 strategic plan to increase meal access for 800,000 food-insecure people in the 13-county area served to 92 million+ annually including a new 230,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution center that opened in August 2018. Currently provides access to 77 million meals per year through direct distribution and social services programs. Effectively uses public support with 94% going to feeding programs; each $1 of public support provides access to 3 meals. Partners with a network 200+ partner agencies with food pantries and surround services to meet client needs. Engages community through 40,000 volunteers annually. Collaborates with corporations, individuals, foundations, Feeding America, Feeding Texas, other nonprofits and hunger-relief organizations to maximize impact. Ensures organization meets highest standards as a nonprofit earning the highest ranking on Charity Navigator.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Leads a global team to positively impact TI reputation and competitiveness through cross-company corporate citizenship programs, community/employee engagement, philanthropy (corporate and foundation), and reporting/transparency. Developed and implemented strategy to expand citizenship efforts globally. Updates TI board committee on annual progress and requested program funding. Develops processes and leads cross-functional, company-wide executive and stakeholder teams to manage strategy and execution in a decentralized environment. Lead cross-TI education team to align corporate, public affairs, business and recruiting efforts. Implemented new systems and auditable processes for grant and volunteer management. Aligned corporate, foundation and corporate-advised fund strategies with primary focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education (U.S.), access to education (non-U.S.), greatest community needs and Dallas-area arts; contribute $20-30 million per year.Represents TI through speaking opportunities, media, charitable luncheons/dinners, conferences, community committees and hosting executives using consistent, sustainable messages. Recommends appropriate collaborations and drive adherence to standards such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC). Monitor compliance and horizon issues (e.g. India Companies Act).  As a result of our efforts, TI's position on CR Magazine’s Top 100 Corporate Citizens has been in the Top 20 the last 2 year. Employee volunteerism grew 13X since 2008 and giving is up 40%.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Led media relations, executive communications, crisis communications, acquisition/ divestiture communications, public affairs, research, in-house creative agency and global communications (~100 domestic and international employees/contractors). Managed TI brand valued at over $4 billion including strategic messaging, ingredient branding, trademarks and perception. Was a key member of teams for major projects including CEO transition, new manufacturing facilities, major acquisitions and crisis management. Managed multimillion dollar global advertising/media relations agency relationships. Launched first company-wide corporate social responsibility report (retained this responsibility in current role).

Dallas, Tx, Us

Managed team of more than 70 domestic and international personnel. Responsible for over $100 million budget supporting all facets of the marketing mix (including global advertising agency relationships). Developed ingredient branding initiative and supported with first targeted TV advertising, national print and internet campaign including joint customer promotion. Integrated acquired communications teams, programs and processes to maximize effectiveness of TI brand and product positions.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Supported TI DSP increased market share to 45% with $20 million program budget. Increased market leadership perception from 60% to 80% with target audience. Designed strategic communications programs that moved prospects from awareness to consideration and preference for TI DSP products. DSP was focus area for company growth and leadership as a differentiated semiconductor product line.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Developed strategic plans to support commodity product line strategy. Drove TI’s first worldwide communications programs and processes. Managed cross-TI automotive segment marketing and communications programs. Memory business sold to Micron in 1998.

Bs, Computer Information Systems Area (Sw With Business Emphasis)

Education record

Education record

Education record

Education record

Education record

Executive Certificate, Nonprofit Management