A Hidden Population: From Inmates to Entrepreneurs

Texas incarcerates more women than any other state. Hear how Empowering Women Out of Prison (EWOP) is changing the recidivism rate from 40% to 0% by changing lives, growing entrepreneurs and strengthening communities.

About our Speaker: Pam Thomure (pronounced Ta'mure)

Pam Parkman Thomure serves as the Executive Director of Empowering Women Out of Prison.

Pam grew up in West Texas where she learned the value of servant leadership from her parents who operated a home for thousands of wayward girls. She has over 35 years as a nonprofit leader with a history of creating excellence and profitability for a number of diverse organizations. In 2007 Pam took a break from the nonprofit industry and founded Southwest Senior Solutions, a business helping senior adults “right size” their life. She sold the company in 2015 and returned to the nonprofit sector she loves. She is a member of One Voice Central Texas. In 2022 Pam was awarded the prestigious State of Texas Governor’s Criminal Justice Program Award. In her spare time, she loves to travel and play golf with her husband Craig and be “Poppy” to seven grandchildren.

Starting at 11:45 a.m., a BBQ buffet, consisting of choice of meats (brisket, pork ribs, smoked turkey breast, sausage), choice of sides (beans, potato salad, coleslaw), drinks (water or unsweetened ice tea), and a dessert (banana pudding) will be available in the Crockett Room. Cost of the lunch is $14.00 per person. Please register online before 5 pm on Tuesday. You can pay online or at the meeting, but it is much preferred that you pay online to reduce handling of cash. The actual meeting will begin at noon, and conclude by 1 p.m.