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…
Sheri L. Miller-Hoskin, Ph.D. is a visionary education and business professional skilled in educational leadership, as well as leadership and business development, operations oversight, and systems implementation in both education and business markets. She’s a nationally and internationally recognized education executive whose work revolutionizes the way services are delivered in our school systems, and brings…
Belinda Mays is an associate manager at Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations, where she coaches and mentors early-career employees in the Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP). In addition to her leadership role in ELDP, Belinda also provides executive-level support to the senior vice president and chief information officer’s technical assistant. Belinda is a certified project management…
Lora L. Mayes, BSN RN, is the founder and CEO of Beacon Home Health Agency, LLC in Stafford, Texas. Lora oversees all facets of the organization, ensuring seniors receive optimal health care in the comfort of their homes. With a career spanning over 36 years, Lora has emerged as a prominent figure in her community,…
Kristin L. Massey is an accomplished business leader and the vice president of Bayou City Event Center, the largest privately-owned event center in Houston. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 2003, where she also served as the president of the Economics Department for two terms. Early on, Kristin…
Apriél Powell Martin’s interest in health care began long before law school. Upon graduating Langston University with a healthcare administration degree and from her tenure at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, she honed her skills in managed care health insurance serving as a physician contracting liaison, working with an 800-member physician group. This experience fostered a deep…
Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., became the ninth president of Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) on June 1, 2023. Her career in higher education is marked by successive leadership roles and professional achievements. Before joining PVAMU, Dr. LeGrande served as vice president for strategy, enrollment management and student success at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she led…
Thanh Le is a distinguished figure in both the Vietnamese community and broader societal spheres. As the chairwoman of the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association (VCSA), Thanh has been instrumental in fostering cultural understanding and scientific advancement since 1995. Her commitment to the VCSA’s mission has been unwavering, serving as a beacon of leadership and…
Liza Lawrence is an accomplished leader and proactive healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience as an executive healthcare administrator. A skilled leader, Liza manages over 200 physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff in the Houston Methodist Department of Medicine, overseeing 11 multi-specialty clinics to provide guidance and support to ensure high-quality care and positive patient outcomes….
Staci LaToison is an award-winning investor, global speaker, consultant, podcast host, and best-selling author. She founded Dream Big Ventures, dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in the areas of professional development, market engagement and growth, and strategic investment opportunities. With over two decades at Chevron, managing global teams and billion-dollar budgets, and roles in China and…