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Dena Miller is the Assistant City Editor for Miss A in Dallas. She has been described as a "Queen Bee". Formerly a glam rock scene Diva, Dena is now a Socialite on the Dallas philanthropy scene, specializing in Polo events that benefit women's and children's causes. Dena rules the North Texas Polo scene now, as she ruled the "80's rock scene from Texas to L.A. in it’s heydey.
While never forgetting her small town roots from a Midwestern farming community in rural Missouri, she’s fit right in the “Big D” since coming here in 1984. After 11 years of promoting the music scene, hobnobbing with the most popular bands from coast to coast, she switched gears after meeting her husband at the first Polo match she ever attended. Always one for excitement, Polo became her new rock n roll.
With her marriage and new found passion for polo, came Philanthropy. Miller founded the Ladies Polo Auxiliary of Texas in 2005 with the goal of promoting the Sport of Kings in north Texas via charity events for causes that are close to her heart. To date the LPA has raised over $300,000 for causes such as domestic violence, children with serious medical needs, therapeutic horsemanship, the Polo Training Foundation, children’s advocacy and food drives for north Texas food Bank. When not working on her own events she is attending Charity luncheons and balls as well as volunteering at golf tournaments and Special Olympics events. She is a member of the USPA Equine Welfare committee and on Board of Dress For Succes Dallas.

Writing has been a lifetime passion of Dena’s. Besides working on a book that proceeds will benefit domestic violence organizations, she writes for two national polo magazines and is a frequent contributor to Dallas area publications, winning Best Contributor Award from Dallas Morning News Neighborsgo. Dena is co-host of an internet radio show "Disclosure with Nicole and Dena".
“If you have a Dallas charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Dena at dena.miller@askmissa.com.

Recap: Casino Night Benefits Dress For Success Dallas And Draws Local Celebs

The 2nd Annual Casino Night event, “Lucky Lonestar 11.11.11,” presented by The Katydid Collection, was held at ZOUK on November 11. Featuring casino games, a silent auction, raffle, and music, was a great time for Dress for Success Dallas. Passed stuffed potatoes, pulled pork babecue sliders and more were provided by Draft Picks Sports Bar and Grill while Republic served up the liquid courage.

Celebs Courtney Kerr and Shirin Askari hit the jackpot (Photo Credit: Thomas Garza)

This jackpot of an event had Matt Nordgren of Most Eligible Dallas, Shirin Askari of Project Runway Season 6, City of Richardson Council Member Amir Omar, Vernon Hadnot of D210 TV, Dena Miller, reigning Mrs. Highland Park, LeeAnne Locken, of She’s got the Look and FC Dallas’ Soccer Captain Daniel Hernandez walking up the plush red carpet getting ready to double down for fashion and charity. Bravo’s Courtney Kerr, also from Most Eligible Dallas made the announcement that she has signed on to be Dress for Success’s Amabassador for 2012.

Sponsors for the evening were Dreamhaus Communications, OrthoTexas, BoneDaddy’s House of Smoke, Q International, National Housing Advisors, Draft Picks Sports Bar and Grill, and EEG Marketing. All proceeds of the event benefited Dress for Success Dallas programs, which helps women transition towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs in relation to work, home and community.

Vaughn and Dena Miller, LeeAnne Locken and Marie Jankoviak (Photo Credit: Thomas Garza)

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