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| 1 | Professional fundraiser, self-styled as "The First Lady of Philanthropy". |
| 2 | Has been called a socialite, a philanthropist, the "Queen of Houston" and a patron of the fine arts. |
| 3 | Native of Houston, Texas. |
| 4 | She is a passionate basketball fan and a serious art collector who loans works to major art museums and exhibits in the United States and Europe. |
| 5 | Attended the University of Oklahoma, studying English, philosophy and journalism. |
| 6 | In 2003, received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Northwood University, fulfilling a life-long dream. |
| 7 | Mother of one son, Jake Kenyon Shulman, who passed away in 2004. |
| 8 | Supported by her best canine companions, originally from the United Kingdom, Lucas, a fearless and energetic Lucas Terrier, and his pup, Maximillian. |