Jackie St. Germain, LCSW, MBA, is a therapist, administrator, mental health and substance use advocate, community volunteer, and educator. Jackie has devoted the past 30 years to working as a passionate advocate for those struggling with mental health and substance use concerns. With the goal of servicing more people and advocating for reform at all…
Rhonda Scott Smith is a highly accomplished financial executive currently serving as the chief financial officer (CFO) and deputy director for the Houston Police Department (HPD). In this role, she oversees the department’s annual $1 billion budget and manages all financial operations, reporting directly to the Chief of Police. With over 30 years of extensive…
Advocate, entrepreneur, and community leader Tracee Seals is a dynamic and accomplished professional, serving in multiple influential roles that reflect her commitment to community empowerment, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Currently, she holds the position of executive director for Disrupt Gives, a role where she channels her passion for fostering positive change within the marginalized and socioeconomic…
Ana Maria Brodbeck Schick has spent the past 20 years in nonprofit leadership. She will be joining the CFP Foundation as their executive director in September, leading the overall activities of this philanthropic family foundation focused on education. Most recently, Ana served as executive director of Small Steps Nurturing Center, a high-quality early child-hood education…
Wendy Preciado is the founder and CEO of CM & D National Construction LLC. Her journey from humble beginnings to the helm of a major international firm is a testament to her unwavering faith, resilience, and dedication. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Wendy immigrated to the United States at the age of 8. Her early…
Eveitt Payne is a Cleveland, Ohio, native and distinguished leader in the banking industry with over three decades of experience. Currently, she serves as the senior vice president and retail area manager for Third Coast Bank, where she manages an extensive network of branches across Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. Known for her ability…
Angela Okotie-Eboh (affectionally known as Dr. Angela) was born in Edo State, Nigeria. She was educated and received a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from the University of Benin. In 1992, she immigrated to the United States to join her husband Goodluck Okotie-Eboh in Houston, Texas. Dr. Angela decided to change her career focus…
Rosie Nguyen is an Emmy award-winning journalist and the race and culture reporter at ABC13 Houston (KTRK-TV). Her passion lies in covering issues impacting our diverse communities and highlighting their contributions to society with the hope of combating harmful stereotypes. She moved to Houston in 2021 and has loved calling the Bayou City her home. During her…
Sheroo Mukhtiar is the chief executive officer for SERJobs, bringing over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector across four states and six community-based organizations. Her extensive experience has honed her expertise in strategic growth and transformational impact. Over the past six years at SERJobs, Sheroo has spearheaded efforts to enhance the organization’s reach…
Ms. Lisa Modica is Vice President of Global Labor & Employment Law at Halliburton Company, a Fortune 200 multi-national oil and gas services company with over 45,000 employees. In this role, she is responsible for the legal strategy and risk management of global employment claims and disputes, regulatory enforcement actions, and employment litigation. Ms. Modica…