Maribel Rodriguez was born in Parral, Chihuahua Mexico and raised in Houston, Texas. She is the oldest of three siblings. She completed her associates degree in Houston and is currently continuing her education to complete her bachelor’s degree. Rodriguez married her husband, Alejandro, at the age of 18, and they have been married for 22…
Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital Michelle Riley-Brown serves as Executive Vice President at Texas Children’s Hospital, President of Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands and President of Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. Through her leadership roles, Michelle oversees and directs Texas Children’s broad community strategy. This includes the organization’s community hospitals, primary care practices, urgent…
President & CEO, TKO Biz Solutions Tiko Reynolds-Hausman is the president and CEO of TKO BizSolutions and the director of development for the Transportation Agency Group– Houston Region, a local nonprofit dedicated to building a broad‐based coalition of businesses, local governments and community organizations to demonstrate public support for full and adequate funding of transportation…
Director, Behavioral Health Services, Amerigroup Texas Stacey M. Parker-Blake is a licensed professional counselor and a proud graduate of Prairie View A&M University. She holds a Masters of Arts in counseling and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in psychology. She has dedicated all of her professional life to helping and supporting those who cannot do…
Principal, AUTOARCH Architects Farrah is a principal and director of planning at the Houston-based architecture firm AUTOARCH Architects. In this leadership position, she oversees all aspects and phases of design for the firm’s various assignments. Her qualifications as both a registered architect and certified planner enable her to effectively and successfully manage all stages of…
Managing Partner, L’ Renee & Associates LaToshia Norwood is the managing partner of L’Renee & Associates, a project management consultancy firm that supports high-performing organizations by recruiting project managers, providing project management training and consulting for professionals from the C-suite to the front desk. With over 20 years of experience, Norwood has a successful track…
Founder & CEO, DT Pharmacy/DT Collagen and President, VAPhA Dr. Dieu Thao Khoa Nguyen received her Doctorate in Pharmacy degree in 2004 from University of Louisiana at Monroe. After her graduation, Dieu Thao founded DT Pharmacy in 2005 with the goal to serve underserved residents in Pasadena city and surrounding areas. Under her leadership, the…
Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County Amber Newman joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Brazoria County (BGCBC) in September 2016 as Chief Executive Officer. She is responsible for ensuring that the Boys & Girls Club meets its overall strategic and operational objectives. Prior to joining BGCBC, she was with The…
Managing Director, Wells Fargo Securities and Vice Chairwoman, Houston First Corp. Desrye Morgan is a managing director with the Wells Fargo Securities Southwest Public Finance group. She is an accomplished lawyer and investment banker with over 17 years of experience in advising and structuring over $8 billion of municipal financings for housing, transportation, airport, water…
Global Controller, HP Inc. Marie Myers is an internationally recognized business leader and expert in global information technology, finance and business strategy. As senior vice-president of finance for HP Inc. in Houston, Texas, Myers oversees the Global Controllership and Financial Shared Services organizations. In addition, she is pioneering the adoption of technology, robotics, automation and…
