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, McDaniel places a focus on execution, care, and compassion, ensuring that staff and patients are treated with the same level of consideration and dignity to promote performance. Under…
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. Prior to joining The CAC, McCracken practiced law in Harris County, Texas for 24 years. After receiving her J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1994, she…
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 affordable housing and revitalizing underserved neighborhoods throughout Houston. Raised in Wharton, Texas, Aileen is one of six children from a hardworking, humble family. She pursued higher education at…
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 Texas. With a sharp focus on business development, operational excellence, and strategic growth, LeDoux has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s reach and reputation — tripling…
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 and artistic director of the Texas Medical Center Orchestra (TMCO), she has harnessed the power of music to inspire, heal, and unite communities. TMCO has become one of…
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 helping others develop their own authenticity in how they lead — to embrace uncertainty, get clarity around what matters most, and build community. Le sees leadership as an…
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 primarily negotiates and administers the multi-employer collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers of the International Longshoremen’s Association throughout the Gulf Coast. Her official appointment as President on…
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 position in the organization’s 155-year history. The Hba is a nonprofit organization that provides legal education for residents in the Greater Houston area and service to the Houston…
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 brings over 20 years of experience in food systems, public health, and nonprofit leadership to one of the largest food banks in the nation. A registered dietitian by…
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 Zachary, La, Dr. Joseph has turned personal adversity into a platform for meaningful change, becoming a recognized trailblazer in both mental health and entrepreneurship. As the founder and…
