Dallas (now 16) is the Founder and Spokesperson of a 501c3 that has grown into 41 countries. She was a 14-year-old sophomore and Honor student at Saint Mary's Academy in Portland, Oregon, a 600 student all female high school. A Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and 2nd Degree Instructor in Filipino Street Fighting, Dallas raised over $500,000 in cash and services to produce Just Yell Fire, a film that teaches girls no-rules self defense to get away from even the most frightening situations. Dallas has traveled thoughout the US and India speaking at conferences, schools and Universities, training teachers and students, and raising awareness to audiences of 50 to 2500 attendees.

Dallas lives with her parents in nearby Vancouver, Washington.

Sports and Activities

Tae Kwon Do - Black Belt; studied under Master Anthony Neal Filipino Street Fighting - 2nd DegreeCertified Instructor; studied under Chad Von Dette St. Mary's Academy - Link Leader 2008*2009 St. Mary's Academy - Student Ambassador 2006-2007, 2007-2008 St. Mary's Academy - Varsity Mock Trial Team 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009

Awards

Our Lady of Lourdes Citizenship Award 2005 St. Mary's Academy Leadership Scholarship Award 2005-2006 St. Mary's Academy Student Athlete Award 2006 Clark County Community Inspiration Award 2006 Soroptimist International North Portland Violet Richardson Award 2007 Prudential Spirit of Community Award 2007 - Washington State High School Volunteer of the Year Soroptimist International of the Americas, Northwest Region Violet Richardson Award Winner The President's Volunteer Service Award - 2007 Kohl's Kids Who Care Award - Store Level 2007 Charles Carroll "First Citizen" and Everyday Hero Awards Honor Roll: The Gloria Baron Prize for Young Heroes 2007 CNN Hero 2008 Washington's 25 Most Beautiful People Finalist, Volvo For Life Award 2008 Winner, Brick Award 2008 Caring Award 2008 Inducted into Frederick Douglas Hall of Fame for Caring Americans 2008 Build a Bear Huggable Hero 2008 Winner, Do Something Award 2008 2008 Elle Girl Teen Hero 2008 Teen Choice Award Nominee 11/25/2008 Daily Point of Light Award Winner

Dallas' comments on Just Yell Fire

"...Kids wait too long to fight back; they panic or they're afraid of getting into trouble...We're letting them know it's okay."

"What if a predator couldn't take your daughter because she was smarter and faster? That's what Just Yell Fire is all about"

"...There are 600 girls at my school and statistically one out of four will be date raped before she graduates college. That's not okay and we're putting a stop to that..."

"...It's amazing that 130 volunteers and sponsors from Atlanta to Mexico City to Portland and China have come together to change the world...Just Yell Fire is going to save some lives."