For more than 30 years, Cindy Clifford has been an active force in Houston’s business, civic, and political communities. Combined with her resourcefulness, experience, and can-do spirit, Cindy has built a solid reputation as someone who can get things done. She has a keen ear for listening to clients’ public relations, marketing, and governmental affairs…
Cynthia Ginyard is a retired Alief ISD educator, who served as HR-Director of Employee Relations, Principal, Assistant Principal and Speech Language Pathologist. Upon retirement, she became engaged with the Fort Bend County Democratic Party. She was motivated to get involved in politics during President Obama’s first campaign. She is the owner of CSPAC, LLC –…
Helen Stagg is Chief Executive Officer of Change Happens, a community based social service organization in Houston, Texas. Change Happens is one of the largest Black-founded, Black-led organizations in the Greater Gulf Coast Region of Texas. As CEO, Stagg is responsible for operational planning and management, program operations and oversight, addressing strategic organizational issues, human…
Erica Davis Rouse is a 3rd generation Houstonian with deep roots in the community. Her grandfather was President of the Galena Manor Civic Club which was her first memory of civic engagement. She remembers being a card-carrying junior member of the NAACP before she even understood what the NAACP was. She grew up with a…
In 2013, Tiffany D. Thomas ran for Trustee position 7, with Alief ISD, serving one term as the youngest elected official at her election. In 2019, with the encouragement of her community, she ran for Houston City Council, District F, representing Alief, Westchase, Tanglewilde, Briar Meadow, Westmont, and the historic Piney Point. She is the…
Glenda Demas is a licensed professional counselor, advanced clinical trauma practitioner, and mental health advocate with 15 years of experience in crisis intervention and behavioral health management. A born Native Houstonian and graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, Glenda earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from the University of Houston-Downtown, a Master’s of…
Talia Alfred has always had a knack for logistics and management. You can always count on her to plan an event from start to finish. She loves to look at the big picture and drill down into the details of a project to get it done. Throughout her career she has efficiently resolved challenges and…
Dr. Janice M. Beal, is a researcher, clinician, author, and behavioral expert. Her leadership and administrative experiences include President of Beal Counseling Associates, and Beal Behavioral Health. Currently, she is contracted as a mental health expert for the Steve Fund. Where she serves as the program director for “Well Being In Color” a peer mental…
Tasha Royal is a fiercely independent, confident and ambitious woman who has always been determined to succeed. Armed with courage, passion and a sense of purpose, Tasha developed The Royal Agency LLC, a luxury real estate brokerage and is currently the President of The Ambassador Building Group, LLC, a female owned and operated residential and…
Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam understands the meaning of growing up in tough, challenged, and disadvantaged settings with very few opportunities. Her experiences as a child have been both a catalyst for changing her situation and today motivates her to answer the special “calling” to make a difference in the lives of youth. She currently serves as…