MaryJane Mudd is the Executive Director of the East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA), a coalition of 115 plant sites at the largest petrochemical complex in the world, managed by corporations dedicated to providing jobs, upholding environmental standards, and providing a better quality of life for their neighbors in and around the Greater Houston area….
Ashlee Martin is currently a named Partner at Gerger, Hennessy & Martin LLP, a Chambers Band 1 ranked white-collar criminal defense firm in Houston, Texas. Ashlee is an experienced trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor who currently defends individuals and companies in criminal and civil proceedings in federal and state court. Her recent trial victory…
DeMonica D. Gladney, is a first-generation attorney who began her legal career as the first Black woman to serve as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas 14th Court of Appeals in Houston. She is currently Senior Counsel at Exxon Mobil Corporation and serves on the Law Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Chemical Women’s Leadership Team and…
Ana Paula Do Nascimento was appointed as the Consulate General for the Republic of Angola in 2019. The Angolan Consulate Office covers nine US States, stretching from the Southeastern through the Southwestern United States, including Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California. She holds a degree in Educational Sciences and Linguistics…
Anita Bates is a member of the Executive Team serving as Chief Operating Officer for She’s Happy Hair and responsible for the global operations of the company. She brings more than 25 years of experience to She’s Happy Hair. Her experience and leadership have been focused on developing and delivering business solutions, providing outstanding customer…
Dr. Cashuna (Shun) Huddleston, is a licensed psychologist with clinical expertise in evidence-based treatments for co-morbid physical and psychological disorders, anxiety, and depression. She also has a specific interest in black women’s mental health issues. Dr. Huddleston owns two private practices in Houston, Texas. These practices provide specialized mental health care to clients, of all…
Paula Harris is the Senior Vice President of Community Affairs for the Houston Astros and also serves as the Executive Director of the Astros Foundation. Paula enjoyed a 33-year career with Schlumberger. Paula started as a field engineer logging wells in the Gulf of Mexico. The position she held when she retired was designing and…
Dr. Cynthia Lenton-Gary is the Chair of the Houston Community College Board of Trustees. In her capacity as Board Chair, she serves on the board of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. She is the first African American female to serve in city government for the city of Missouri City and the…
Marilyn Burgess is your Harris County District Clerk. She is a seasoned businesswoman with vast leadership skills and administrative experience. In 1975, she graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) with an Accounting Degree and practiced as a CPA for more than 25 years. Ms. Burgess is passionate about women’s rights, education, and protecting our children…
Pamela McKay has been married to the radio industry for 31 years and has navigated through multiple ownership and company changes to work her way up the ladder. She started as an account executive at KPRC-AM in 1991 and was promoted to Local Sales Manager in 1994. In 1995 the company sold to Clear Channel…