“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” -Maya Angelou *All positions held at the time of publishing* Top 30 Women of Houston Icon Honorees: Cynthia Cisneros – Vice President of Community Affairs, ABC 13/KTRK-TV Shauna Clark – Head of Employment and Labor, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Deborah…
In 1994 when Judge Vanessa Diane Gilmore was sworn in, she was then the youngest sitting federal judge in the nation. The native of Silver Spring, Maryland was also the youngest member of her freshman class at her alma mater, Hampton University in Virginia. Gilmore decided to undertake a career in law after she represented…
Twila Carter enters her fourth season as Executive Director of the Astros Foundation and Senior Vice President of Community Relations for the Astros. She made the transition to baseball in 2011 with Jim Crane’s purchase of the Astros franchise and has worked with The Crane Group in various capacities since 1998. Carter oversees all fundraising,…
Being a wife, mother and church leader are at the core of this astonishing woman of God. Torsha Johnson is spiritually gifted in leading women to the heart of God by developing and mentoring and nurturing women of Higher Dimension Church and across the nation. As a supportive wife, mother of four and church leader, Johnson is committed to helping women…
Tamar, known as the muse and favorite singer of her mentor Prince, gained notoriety for beingThe music legends “Protégé” while co-writing their Grammy-nominated duet “Beautiful, Loved and blessed” (Universal Republic). A native Houstonian and graduate of University of SouthernCalifornia’s Thornton School of Music, Tamar recently released her independent, sophomore album, “I Am the Storm” through…
Shauna Johnson Clark runs one of the world’s five largest combined global law firms and manages its US operations. A born leader, she has long managed many aspects of her law firm, including serving as: a Global Executive Committee Member; a US Management Committee Member; the US Head of Employment and Labor; a Steering Committee…
State Representative Shawn Thierry represents House District 146, a district that covers numerous communities in the Southeast and Southwest parts of greater Houston. Representative Thierry is a native Houstonian as well as a life-long resident of House District 146. Thierry spent her early childhood in the South Park community. She is the proud product of…
Rep. Senfronia Thompson’s legacy is one built from strong principles of faith, an unwavering defense of freedom, and a staunch belief in fairness. She exemplifies the American ideal that one person can make a difference. Texas native Senfronia Thompson represents District 141, which includes Northeast Houston and Humble. A Houston attorney, Rep. Thompson is currently…
Regina Mellinger is President and CEO of Primary Services. Mellinger stands for creating an expanding world where people are valued, their opportunities are realized, and their contributions improve the future. She drives the formulation and execution of Primary’s strategic direction; heads the senior leadership team; and partners with Primary’s portfolio of Fortune 500 customers at the…
Paula McHam currently serves two roles for Cigna in the Houston market. As Account Executive working with the City of Houston, a Cigna client, she is the primary liaison with the City for its medical benefits administration as well as health and wellness engagement programs offered by Cigna. In her role as Community Involvement Lead…