Lyda Hill, the dynamic woman quietly shaping modern Dallas

July 27, 2026 – The Meadows Institute was mentioned in a story in Dallas Morning News honoring the remarkable life and legacy of long-time supporter Lyda Hill. 

Guided by her core belief that “science is the answer,” Lyda has always championed our data-driven approach. She had an eye for leveraging capital: money that could lead to more money, more opportunity, the greater good. The Meadows Institute is immensely grateful to be a beneficiary of Lyda’s generosity, which has helped fuel our work to advance mental health policy and care across Texas and beyond.

 Read more about Lyda’s life here.