Irma Diaz-Gonzalez is the Chief Executive Officer of Employment and Training Centers, Inc. (ETC). ETC has been named a top workplace by the Houston Business Journal and the Houston Chronicle, with a special expertise in bilingual staffing including Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Irma’s personal story is directly tied to her career. She grew up in…
A proud wife, mother, and educator is how Dr. Tabitha S. Davis defines herself. She is a native Houstonian who was proudly educated in Houston ISD schools before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing from Houston Baptist University, an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, a Master of Education from Lamar University,…
Keasia Daniels, PE, ChPP is an accomplished engineering and project management executive with a distinguished career leading capital projects across the globe. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Daniels earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Florida A&M University (1994) and a Master of Science in construction engineering & management from Purdue University (1995)….
Erica Rico is the strong, loving mom on 93Q’s Morning Show. Born in Tucson, AZ, she grew up listening to George Strait and wanted to live in Texas her whole life. She has now been a Houstonian for over 20 years and loves the community. Rico battled with a stutter growing up and still does…
Globally recognized as “The Transformationist,” Dr. Jacque Colbert is a visionary leader. Her extraordinary journey embodies a profound commitment to service, purpose, and the limitless potential of the human spirit. Born in Guyana, Dr. Colbert’s early life as the third of eight children in Brooklyn, New York, instilled in her a deep sense of gratitude,…
With nearly four decades of dynamic stewardship spanning the administrations of seven Houston mayors, Susan Christian has transformed Houston’s cultural landscape into a nationally recognized hub for creativity and celebration. As the recently retired Director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Events (MOSE), Christian’s imprint extends far beyond event planning, encompassing a holistic approach to…
A practicing family medicine physician, Dr. Suparna Chhibber has more than two decades of experience in clinical care, medical education, leadership, and advocacy. Dr. Chhibber is triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She currently leads a personalized wellness practice and serves as the President of Houston Family and Geriatric…
Daphane Carter lives by the famous Shirley Chisholm quote: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” But Carter has done more than spend her career pulling up a chair; she’s built the table — creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and ensuring others have a place to thrive. In September…
Celina Lopez Carter is an accomplished lawyer who has practiced law for 23 years. Currently, she serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at BWC Terminals, a leading bulk liquid storage company in North America, based in Houston, TX. In this role, she leads the legal function with a focus on…
Phuong Cardoza is a highly respected healthcare executive with a proven track record of leadership and innovation in behavioral health. Currently, as the Group Director and CEO at West Oaks Hospital, Cardoza provides strategic oversight for several psychiatric hospitals serving diverse communities across Texas and New Mexico. A licensed professional counselor with a master’s degree…
