“And in my own life, in my own small way, I’ve tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That’s why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each…
Thelma Scott, affectionately known as “Mama Scott,” is the Founder & CEO of Barbara Jordan Endeavors Corporation (BJEC), an organization discovering students with “Unique Abilities” throughout school districts in Houston and the Gulf Coast. She is a dedicated and passionate advocate for people with disabilities. Scott’s first appointment as an advocate for people with disabilities…
Sonya M. Sloan, MD, aka “#orthodoc,” is a woman on the rise in a male dominated field. Dr. Sloan prefers to be a traveling Orthopedic Surgeon and is certified to practice in over five states. She concentrates on helping her patients understand their problem and get the results they want. Her love is science, but…
“Don’t be afraid to let your soul shine.” – Sonia Guimbellot Sonia Guimbellot serves as an influential woman who leads by example. Her insatiable desire for our world to do better inspires change around her. As a constant student herself, she understands the importance of providing our children with a quality education. Her desire for…
Sonia Clayton is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is also best known as the Founder, President and CEO of Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC (VIP); a recipient of 25 awards of excellence since inception to date, including White House and state recognition. Sonia was born in Colombia and raised in Venezuela and Brazil. She studied…
Shern-Min Chow, whose first language was not English, today both co-anchors KHOU 11 News @ Noon and reports for KHOU 11 News during the week. She began her career in journalism as a stringer for Newsweek, has worked at KTRK-TV and anchored at KPRC-T V in Houston, as well as KENS-TV in San Antonio. Chow’s…
Sharon E. Murphy is a founding partner at McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP (MJLM). MJLM has grown into the third largest African American-owned consulting and accounting firm in the nation. MJLM’s CPA affiliate has established itself as one of Houston’s largest certified public accounting firms. MJLM is proud to include notable Fortune 500 firms,…
Senator Sylvia R. Garcia is a native of the South Texas farming community, Palito Blanco. The eighth of 10 children, Sylvia learned at an early age the value of education and hard work. She saw her parents struggle to raise 10 children and because of their struggles, her parents wanted to make sure each of…
Ronda M. Prince has a very diverse and well-rounded professional background. A 1985 graduate of Kashmere High School in Houston, she continued her education at Lamar University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Social Work in 1990. She furthered her education at Prairie View A&M University for graduate studies in Counseling. She taught…
Reva Witherspoon is the Vice President of Marketing for Amerigroup, a managed healthcare organization serving more than 192,000 underserved citizens of Harris, Jefferson and 18 surrounding counties. Amerigroup is a subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States. Witherspoon completed her education at Middle Tennessee State University and…