Jacqueline Miller attended Prairie View A&M University and earned her bachelor’s degree in finance/ banking and MBA in Business Administration. Nominated for the Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement 2022. Nominated as a Success Mogul – Successful Women In Business, through the Fresh Spirit Publishing Company 2023. Received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism through the Global…
Dr. Alexia McClerkin, DC, APRN, FNP-BC is a visionary healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate who has dedicated her career to transforming lives through innovation, compassionate care, and service. As one of the few professionals dual-licensed as both a Doctor of Chiropractic and Family Nurse Practitioner, she has redefined what integrative healthcare looks like—bridging traditional…
Dr. Rhonda D. Mason is an accomplished educational leader with more than 25 years of experience in public education and a deep commitment to students, families, and communities. She believes every child deserves access to high-quality learning in schools where they are known, supported, and challenged to succeed. Dr. Mason currently serves as Superintendent of…
Gillian Levi, M.Ed. is the Founder and CEO of Odigo Services LLC, dba Odigo Learning, a construction company and contractor training, consulting, and workforce development firm dedicated to building both infrastructure and capacity within the communities it serves. She is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University with more than 25 years of experience across…
Perla J. Lane is the Executive Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction Department for Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas. She is a seasoned, highly motivated, and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in architecture, construction and facilities management. Lane oversees facilities operations for the fifth-largest school district in the greater Houston area, which comprises…
Samica Knight is an Emmy-nominated journalist and trusted television news anchor whose career has been defined by a passion for storytelling, investigative reporting and serving the communities she calls home. A native Houstonian, Knight is living a lifelong dream as an anchor for ABC13/KTRK-TV, returning to the station where she first discovered her love for…
Dr. Karen Gray Gomez is an accomplished physician executive, healthcare leader, and passionate community advocate whose career has been defined by compassionate service, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of others. A board-certified internist with more than 23 years of clinical experience and nearly a decade in managed care…
Dr. Lisa Graham-Garza has brought more than 25 years of achievement in healthcare, community development, philanthropy, and leadership across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UT Dental Branch in the Texas Medical Center and practiced general dentistry throughout the…
Gina Goosby-Harris graduated from S.P. Waltrip High School, attended the University of Houston–Downtown, where she studied Business Administration, and earned a certification in Payroll Administration through Texas Southern University. She continues to exemplify integrity, compassion, and transformational leadership through her decades of service, mentorship, and community advocacy. After a distinguished 38-year career with the City…
Alma González was born in Monterrey, Mexico, and is recognized as one of the pioneers in the development and establishment of Mexican restaurants in Houston, Texas. With more than 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, she has built a legacy defined by entrepreneurship, perseverance, and a deep commitment to family and community. Mrs….
