CEO, Acacia Medical Research Institute, LLC Maria Emee Mendoza-Nisnisan was born and raised in the Philippines. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila known as University of the City of Manila. She came to the United States in 1992 to work as a registered nurse in Chicago with…
Entertainment Attorney, Actress, Producer, Author, Founder & Artistic Director, Mack Performing Arts Collective Entertainment Attorney Jalene M. Mack will not be overlooked when it comes to African-American women emerging as leaders to the national forefront. Mack is not only an entertainment attorney but also a successful integrator of the demanding roles of wife, mother, playwright,…
Trustee, District VIII, Houston Community College A life-long educator and community volunteer, Eva Loredo brings a no-excuses spirit to the Houston Community College. She was elected to HCC Board of Trustees in November 2009 and re-elected in 2015. She served as Board Chair in 2017. Loredo feels strongly that HCC offers the Greater Houston area…
Vice President Operations, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Business is in her blood. For as long as she can remember, Constance Jones has had an affinity for business, and she’s dedicated her life to helping entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs build successful and thriving businesses. Constance is living her passion every day as Vice President of…
Trustee, Fort Bend Independent School District Grayle Tully James received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Secondary Education teaching credentials in mathematics and physical sciences from California State University, Bakersfield. When living in California, she taught high school chemistry and physics for several years before…
Mayor’s Chief of Staff, City of Houston Marvalette Hunter is Chief of Staff for the Honorable Mayor Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston, Texas. As the Mayor’s chief administrator and policy advisor, Hunter plans, manages and directs the administrative, programmatic and budgetary operations of the Mayor’s Office and ensures strategic alignment within each…
Member, Clark Hill Strasburger Attorneys At Law For nearly 25 years, Debra Gatison Hatter has focused her law practice on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, financings, corporate governance, structuring and general business matters. Hatter represents private equity funds, public companies and privately held businesses in the energy, technology, telecommunications, healthcare…
Arquella Hargrove has been “dubbed” a change agent based on her work supporting both established organizations and entrepreneurial ventures advising them through stages of creation, growth, and stabilization. She brings a successful 25-year track record of creating and implementing productivity inducing practices through the application of strategic planning and organization development in both the public…
Grammy-Nominated Artist and Owner, Mahogany Entertainment, LLC Mary Griffin displays the vocal prowess, attitude and range of a true ingénue. With a powerfully unique voice and a definitive sound, Griffin consistently delivers soul stirring performances that captivate audiences around the world. Using her past as a spring board, Griffin channels memories into melodies that are…
Staci Taylor Fullmighter has worked as a teacher, instructional coordinator, school improvement facilitator, principal, adjunct professor and assistant superintendent. She is currently the officer of student assessment for the Houston Independent School District. As a product of the Houston Independent School District Fullmighter is committed to ensuring all students receive a quality education regardless of…
