Aleader in home and community based care, Dr. Tjwana Wilson is the founder and chief executive officer of Wilson Family Caring Center Inc., one of Texas’ fastest growing home and community-based services organizations. A leader in disability services, Dr. Wilson has built WFCC into a statewide model of care for individuals with intellectual and developmental…
Raye L. White is a Houston leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose impact spans corporate leadership, nonprofit service, and women’s empowerment. A Louisiana native, she has called Texas home for more than 30 years. White holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LSU-Shreveport and an MBA from Prairie View A&M University. With more than…
Chelsea Wauson has been working in labor relations for almost twenty years, representing management as the Senior Vice President of Labor Relations for the West Gulf Maritime Association. She attended college at Texas Lutheran University with a BA in Political Science – Pre Law. She then went on to receive her J.D. from the University…
Renee Watson – Responsibilities include coordinating, facilitating, implementing and monitoring the County’s Small, Local and Veterans Business Enterprise (SLOVBE) Program, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison and Title VI Coordinator. She acts as a liaison with offices and departments to ensure that SLOVBEs have access to County procurement, contracting and services opportunities. She reviews current practices…
Lauren E. Waddell is the founder and managing attorney of Waddell Law Firm, P.C., a Houston-based boutique family law firm dedicated to helping clients navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions with strategic, compassionate, and results driven representation. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2007, Waddell is widely…
Dr. Marlen J. Trujillo is a nationally recognized public health leader, healthcare executive and community advocate dedicated to expanding access to quality healthcare and reducing health disparities for underserved populations. As chief executive officer of Spring Branch Community Health Center, she leads one of the region’s premier Federally Qualified Health Centers, providing comprehensive medical, dental,…
Cherina Thomas is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Fillette Green Shipping Services (USA) Corp., believed to be the nation’s only African American-owned full-service vessel agency. A respected maritime executive and entrepreneur, she has helped lead the company for more than a decade, building upon a distinguished maritime legacy spanning over 100 years. Under…
Dr. JaQuoia “JQ” Sylvester is a visionary leader, executive coach, educator, published author, and Doctor of Social Work dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening organizations, and advancing equitable systems of care. With a career rooted in servant leadership, innovation, and trauma-informed practice, Dr. Sylvester has become a respected voice in healthcare strategy, behavioral health, leadership development,…
Myriam Saldívar is an accomplished public servant, executive leader, and community strategist whose career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to public service, civic engagement, and building stronger, more resilient communities throughout Texas. With more than 15 years of leadership experience spanning local and state government, higher education, and community affairs, Myriam has earned…
Sana Sabharwal is a Principal at Stantec, one of the world’s leading architecture, engineering, and design firms, where she leads the Interior Design Studio in Houston, and founded Studio Vector – a specialized practice focused on healthcare, workplace, and high-volume project delivery. Since 2019, Studio Vector has delivered more than 250 projects representing over $300…
