Alice Espinoza Named Community Hero

Alice Espinoza has been a faithful steward of Gill Children’s Services’ mission for 25 years. She began work as a Case Manager in 2000, processing children’s requests to fund dental treatment.

Having worked for a local dentist for nine years prior to joining Gill, Alice was well suited to respond to the growing requests to fund emergency dental treatment. Alice continues to serve in this vital role today.

The children whom she serves are often in crisis, experiencing extreme dental pain, missing school, or struggling with serious infection. When parents call Alice, she is their last resort and only hope of getting their children the treatment and surgeries they desperately need.

Alice cares for each child, one child at a time. Over her tenure, she has approved over 11,000 cases and ensured that over $5.8 million of funding was provided to Tarrant County children who need it most. Her influence upon the mission cannot be measured. Her service is so longstanding that she worked closely with late founders Martine Ginsburg and Ginny Richards, has officed in several buildings, and even remembers recording her work in microfiche. Her institutional knowledge is unmatched by any employee, past or present. Gill

Alice’s contributions to the mission were recently recognized by the Rhetoric of Gratitude students at the John V. Roach Honors College of Texas Christian University, who honored her with the Community Hero award. This award recognizes individuals who dedicate their time, talent, and resources to improving the lives of those in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. The award was also accompanied by a $10,000 donation to Gill Children’s Services, made possible by a generous donation from Kelly and Jeff Dillard.

Alice’s unwavering commitment continues to shine through in her quiet, consistent service. Though she prefers to stay behind the scenes, she truly deserves the recognition and praise from TCU and her colleagues at Gill Children’s Services. Congratulations, Alice, on 25 years of remarkable service!