Dr. Jennifer Murdock is an Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Plastic Eye Surgery Associates. As a surgeon, she is able to blend her passion for both the arts and science. This unique combination began at the University of Miami, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Marine Science with a minor in art…
Dorita Hatchett is the founder, owner, and lead consultant of D.L. Hatchett & Associates, LLC. The company is more than an event planning service, but the solution, as an accomplished provider of strategic planning, implementation, and the execution of small to large-scale events with superior business support offerings that include integrated project and staff manager…
Latris Hamilton is the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Universal Health Services at the Kingwood Pines Hospital located in Kingwood, Texas. Kingwood Pines Hospital is a free-standing psychiatric hospital that specializes in behavioral health. Latris leads nursing services and aides in direct leadership with other members of the team to ensure operational and quality outcomes…
Wendy Granato is president and general manager of ABC13 KTRK-TV, where she has overall management responsibility for ABC13 and all of its ancillary businesses. She reports to Chad Matthews, president, ABC Owned Television Stations. As the general manager at ABC13 for the past three years, Granato spearheaded the launch of KTRK’s 24/7 news stream, featuring the…
Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney serves as the Superintendent of Schools for the Aldine Independent School District. Since taking the helm in July 2018, Dr. Goffney has dedicated herself to over 60,000 students and nearly 9,000 employees of the district as well as the entire Aldine community. Under her leadership, Aldine ISD has developed new initiatives…
Dr. Simone A. Ellis is the owner of Smile Design Studios, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Missouri City, Texas, and has established herself in her community as an authority in practice management. Simone earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Rutgers University School of…
Sherrita Monique Dorsey is a board-certified corporate healthcare executive with a 22-year exemplary record of driving quality patient outcomes, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies in diverse roles, industries, and specialties including Oncology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, and Infectious Disease. She is among the scant 7 percent of women of color in healthcare to hold a Vice President…
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…
