Judge Mimi Yam
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Judge Mimi Yam

United States Immigration Court Anyone who knows Judge Mimi Yam understands that she is one of those rare persons who is a deep well of kindness and goodwill. Judge Yam is one of those individuals who instinctively taps a natural reservoir of positive energy and radiates that energy to all who come in contact with…

Melinda Spaulding
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Melinda Spaulding

Anchor, Fox 26 KRIV-TV Melinda Spaulding is the co-anchor of FOX 26 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Spaulding joined the FOX 26 family shortly before the start of 2005 as a live reporter for FOX 26 News at Nine and a fill-in anchor. In 2006, she was named co-anchor of FOX 26 News…

Marlene Petry, RN, MSN
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Marlene Petry, RN, MSN

SVP, GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. Marlene Petry is Senior Vice President of GP Industrial Contractors, Inc., which she and her husband Roosevelt have owned since 1998. Petry received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston and her Master of Science in Nursing from Regis University in…

Maria Moncada Alaoui
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Maria Moncada Alaoui

General Manager, Momentum BMW West Maria Moncada Alaoui is the general manager for Momentum BMW West on the Katy Freeway. She’s been in the automotive industry for more than 20 years and held several positions, working her way up from administration to sales to management. Moncada Alaoui has been with Momentum BMW West for almost…

Madeline Burillo, Ed. D.
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Madeline Burillo, Ed. D.

Associate Vice Chancellor, Houston Community College As the Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce Instruction, Dr. Madeline Burillo oversees all workforce instruction for Houston Community College. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Puerto Rico, a Master’s in Organizational Management from The University of Phoenix, and a Doctorate in Education in…

Lisa Ashley
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Lisa Ashley

Director, Corporate Communications, Port of Houston Authority Lisa Ashley is Director of Corporate Communications for the Port of Houston Authority. She is responsible for developing and managing internal and external communications. This includes corporate events, issues and crisis communications management, editorial, public awareness strategies and campaigns for the Port Authority. Ms. Ashley also serves as a…

Dr. Ka-Ron Y. Wade, BS, R.N., B.S.N., D.D.S.
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Dr. Ka-Ron Y. Wade, BS, R.N., B.S.N., D.D.S.

Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentist, Cosmetic Dental Texas Dr. Ka-Ron Y. Wade is a premier cosmetic dentist with an office in Midtown Houston. She completed her undergraduate studies at Wiley College and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended Texas Woman’s University and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She obtained her…

Karen Becerra
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Karen Becerra

Chief Operations Officer/Principal, The Principle Partnering Group, LLC  Karen Becerra is the co-founder and COO of the Principle Partnering Group, LLC. She leads and directs the firm’s activities in all aspects of business development, and program planning and implementation. The firm is a premiere management consulting organization with an unsurpassed track record in helping companies…

Carol Alvarado
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Carol Alvarado

State Representative Carol Alvarado is a native Houstonian and a lifetime resident of Houston’s East End. Before being elected to the State House she served on the Houston City Council from 2002-2008 and as Mayor ProTem from 2004-2006. Rep. Alvarado is a tireless fighter for policies that focus on strengthening overall quality of life. She…

Kandice Rose
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Kandice Rose

Founder, Pretty Girls with Cancer Kandice Rose was born and raised in Houston, and is the youngest child of Larry and Roslyn Rose. She has two sisters and one brother. She attended Langham Creek High school in Cy-Fair where she enjoyed playing sports. By the time Rose went to college at Huston –Tillotson University in…