Catching the eye of the community, in March of 2013, Ms. Rania Mankarious was chosen to lead Houston’s leading public safety nonprofit organization, Crime Stoppers of Houston. In her three years at the helm, Mankarious has brought the organization to new heights, making changes that have positively impacted abused children, domestic violence victims, human trafficking…
Nathelyne Archie Kennedy, a professional engineer, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering in 1959 from Prairie View A&M University. Following college graduation, Ms. Kennedy worked as a Bridge Design Engineer with an engineering firm in Chicago, Illinois, and later with an engineering firm in Houston, Texas. In 1979, she became a Registered…
Nancy J. Li is the Founder and President of Easton Resource Development, Inc., an education consulting and public relations firm in Houston. Her Houston centered commitments to public service include the following organizations: Chair of the Board, the US-China Peoples Friendship Association-Houston Chapter Council Member, Houston Mayor’s Office for International Trade and Affairs Trustee, Holocaust…
Shern-Min Chow, whose first language was not English, anchors KHOU 11 News @ Noon and reports for KHOU 11 News during the week. When Chow began work in TV, she was the only Asian American broadcaster in San Antonio and later in Houston, then the 10th and fourth largest cities in the country. She is delighted at how…
Mary Benton is Director of Communications and Special Projects for the Office of Precinct One Harris County Commissioner Gene Locke. She is responsible for internal and external communications, managing a team of community aides for constituent outreach, and she works on special projects. Benton also serves as the Commissioner’s liaison to multiple departments within Harris…
Marina Angelica Coryat is the Senior Manager of Community Affairs and Investments for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas’ Southeast Texas Region which spans from Victoria to Beaumont, including Bryan-College Station, Port Arthur, Huntsville, Temple, Galveston, and Houston. In this position, she strengthens brand reputation and presence in the region by engaging in specific…
Marianna Brasel is the General Manager of Porsche of West Houston, located in the Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas. As the General Manger, she oversees day-to-day operations within the dealership, advertising and marketing, maintaining Porsche manufacturer relationships, and client communication and retention. She has developed a talented team of certified Porsche Brand Ambassadors in service…
Loren Lane is the First Lady of Texas Southern University. Lane is the wife of the new President of Texas Southern University, Dr. Austin A. Lane. Her role goes beyond being the wife of the President, leading a mentorship program for freshmen to help them secure their path toward graduation within four years. She is…
Kimberly J. Williams is Deputy Chief Procurement Officer for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO). She is responsible for procurement, purchasing and contract administration. Williams also manages METRO’s award-winning Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. In addition, she is the President of Capstone ADR, where she is a mediator, arbitrator, and facilitator…
Dr. Kimberly Beatty is currently serving as Vice Chancellor for Instructional Services and Chief Academic Officer at Houston Community College (HCC). In this role, she is laser focused on student success and ensures the academic integrity of all programs. Since coming to HCC in January 2015, Dr. Beatty has led the institution through a major…