LaShaunda P. René (LPR), Vice President, Texas Market for TruFund Financial Services a National, Nonprofit, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), certified by the US Treasury. LaShaunda leads market operations and strategy, including brand ambassadorship, partnership and funder cultivation, resource, business, and program development, in addition to market expansion in the Texas Region. LaShaunda enjoys being…
Bhakti Salunkhe Puranik thrives at developing innovative ideas, programs, and services that engage students within the local and global community. As Executive Director of the Puranik Foundation, she oversees operations, program development, and partnerships with a creative vision to inspire the next generation to lead, serve, and connect. Founded over 22 years ago by Bhakti’s…
Kisha is the Head of Chase Consumer Retail Banking and Small Business Customer Service and All Online Support leading an organization of over 5,000 employees around the world who are focused on delivering an excellent experience to our 50 million plus Chase customers. Prior to this role, Kisha served as Regional Director Banking managing 14…
Rhonda Roychelle Newhouse graduated from Pemberton High School in Marshall Texas. Following in her parent’s footsteps, she attended Prairie View A&M University where she graduated with honors distinctions and a bachelor’s degree in business education. While at Prairie View, she was a member of the Business Fraternity, the Honor Society, and on the second line…
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…