As an accomplished National Re- cording Artist, Minister of Mu- sic, songwriter, producer, and community activist, Kathy Taylor has been appointed for a time such as this…

LaShandra “Shaun” Boddy is a native and lifelong resident of Houston, TX. She graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice and…

Commissioner Lesley Briones has dedicated her life to advancing the American Dream because she has lived it. A proud Latina and native Texan, she was raised on…

Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock serves as the Board Chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO). Appointed by Mayor John Whitmire in February 2024, she…

With over 35 years of nursing leadership experience, Jacqueline Brock has played critical roles in driving quality improvements and excellence in nursing practice at healthcare organizations throughout…

Sonya Brown-Marshall is a Business Executive and Commercial Real Estate Practitioner. Presently, she serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a Real Estate Management firm that operates…

Phuong Cardoza is a highly respected healthcare executive with a proven track record of leadership and innovation in behavioral health. Currently, as the Group Director and CEO…

Celina Lopez Carter is an accomplished lawyer who has practiced law for 23 years. Currently, she serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary…

Daphane Carter lives by the famous Shirley Chisholm quote: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” But Carter has done…

A practicing family medicine physician, Dr. Suparna Chhibber has more than two decades of experience in clinical care, medical education, leadership, and advocacy. Dr. Chhibber is triple…

With nearly four decades of dynamic stewardship spanning the administrations of seven Houston mayors, Susan Christian has transformed Houston’s cultural landscape into a nationally recognized hub for…

Globally recognized as “The Transformationist,” Dr. Jacque Colbert is a visionary leader. Her extraordinary journey embodies a profound commitment to service, purpose, and the limitless potential of…

Erica Rico is the strong, loving mom on 93Q’s Morning Show. Born in Tucson, AZ, she grew up listening to George Strait and wanted to live in…

Keasia Daniels, PE, ChPP is an accomplished engineering and project management executive with a distinguished career leading capital projects across the globe. A native of Jacksonville, Florida,…

A proud wife, mother, and educator is how Dr. Tabitha S. Davis defines herself. She is a native Houstonian who was proudly educated in Houston ISD schools…

Irma Diaz-Gonzalez is the Chief Executive Officer of Employment and Training Centers, Inc. (ETC). ETC has been named a top workplace by the Houston Business Journal and…

Holly Dool is the Founder and President of CAMO Rescue, a specialized dog rescue organization that offers dogs a safe haven and housing. With an annual budget…

An accomplished media personality, Kandi Eastman enjoyed success as a station manager and news director at Boston’s 104.9 (WRBB-FM). Before gracing the studios of the city’s top-rated…

Susan O. Edionwe, MD, FACS, DipABLM is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained Advanced Rhinologist and Skull Base Surgeon, proudly serving the Sugar Land and Houston communities. Her…

Adaeze Egesi, Md, Mba, Faad was born and raised in Houston, Tx by her immigrant Nigerian parents. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston…

Laura Urquiza Gump serves as President of Kroger Houston — a division of The Kroger Co. (Nyse: Kr) — where she leads 106 stores across Houston, East…

Jennine Hovell-Cox is a seasoned attorney and executive leader with over two decades of legal experience in real estate, bankruptcy, and corporate governance. She currently serves as…

Cylenthia Hoyrd is a visionary leader whose career spans over three decades of unwavering dedication to championing underserved communities. Hoyrd’s impactful journey began in Chicago, where she…

A dynamic healthcare executive and accomplished entrepreneur, Qiana James is known known for building impactful relationships across a wide range of industries. With a strong foundation in…

Committed to transforming lives through mental healthcare, innovation, and community empowerment, Dr. Cosha Joseph is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, licensed professional counselor, and visionary leader. Originally from…

Nicole Lander is a bold strategist and compassionate changemaker whose work is reshaping how communities confront hunger. As Chief Impact Officer at the Houston Food Bank, she…

Daniella Landers is the President of the Houston Bar Association (Hba) for 2025-26. She is the first African-American woman and only the seventh woman to hold that…

Shareen Larmond is President of the West Gulf Maritime Association, a maritime trade association representing the interests of almost 200 companies in the maritime community. The association…

When Judy Le came to America as a Vietnamese refugee, she saw firsthand the need for leadership at all levels of society. It shaped her approach to…

Libi Lebel is a visionary conductor, educator, and arts advocate whose extraordinary contributions have shaped the cultural landscape of Houston for over two decades. As the founder…

Marian LeDoux, a proud Houston native, is an influential business leader and the Vice President of Accurate Security Inc., one of the largest Black-owned security companies in…

Aileen Mayberry is a visionary leader, community advocate, and the founder and CEO of Heart of Houston Community Development Corporation (CDC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating…

As Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC), Kerry McCracken oversees the day-to-day operations of The CAC, partner relations, community education and outreach, and development…

Yasmene McDaniel serves as the Chief Executive Officer of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, a comprehensive healthcare network throughout the southeastern region of Harris County. As a leader,…

Jacqueline Jones McKinney, PhD, MSCP, is a highly accomplished Clinical and Medical Psychologist with more than two decades in the field of behavioral health. Her distinguished career…

Mayra Moreno was born in Guanajuato, Mexico before immigrating to Houston as a child. She was raised in the city’s historic East End. Since October 2015, Moreno…

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and event planning industry, Elvia Rivera-Reyes has earned a reputation as a visionary entrepreneur and respected leader in…

A highly respected chiropractor based in Missouri City, Tx, Dr. Te’Lila Robinson is the energetic visionary behind Full Circle Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Renowned for integrating spinal…

Runsi Sen is the Founder, President, and CEO of Ovarcome, a leading global advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and providing financial, psycho-social, and informational…

Katherine W. Smith believes literacy changes everything. As the recently appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Neuhaus Education Center, she leads Houston’s premier nonprofit dedicated to…

Chief Marion Spann is the first Black woman in the city of Houston’s history to serve as its Fire Marshal. Appointed in November 2024 by Mayor John…

Courtney Taylor is a dynamic and strategic leader with over 15 years of experience across business, community, and nonprofit sectors. Currently, she is the Senior Vice President…

A native of Sugar Land, Tx, Dr. Agnes Usoro-Umoh is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. She started her healthcare career as an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse…

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Chakilla Robinson White is an accomplished healthcare executive in the sectors of operations, learning and development, and teammate experience. A…

There are leaders who build businesses, and there are visionaries who build movements. Dr. Marisa Williams, founder of A Hug Away Healthcare, is quietly preparing to do…

A force to be reckoned with in the business world, Dr. Nicole Wilson is making a significant impact on the industries she has entered. She has a…