Dawn Ullrich grew up in Barron, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, majoring in political science and business administration. During college, she worked summers at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico where she met her husband, Lee, a native Houstonian. Following graduation, she moved to Houston and received a law degree…
Courtney Johnson Rose is the Principal Broker of George E. Johnson Properties LLC, an affiliate company of George E. Johnson Development Inc. GEJ Properties is a full service real estate firm specializing in residential and commercial brokerage services co-owned by Courtney Johnson Rose and her father, George E. Johnson. In her role as Principal Broker,…
Cheryl L. Duncan, BSN, RN, CVRN – Founder of the Ashley Jadine Foundation (AJF). AJF was started in loving memory of Cheryl’s daughter, Ashley Jadine Duncan, who died by suicide five years ago, at age 17. The Foundation’s mission is to increase community awareness about teen suicide prevention and help stop the stigma of mental health. The Centers…
Carneta Hunte-Larkin was born on the beautiful island of Christiansted, St. Croix- United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and was raised in Baytown, Texas. Hunt-Larkin serves as President and Social Work Consultant for Pinnacle Care Management, Inc. and Founder and President for I Love My Children, Inc. bringing forth her successful experience as an entrepreneur, social…
Carla Kuaiwa has been married for 22 years and has two children in college attending Texas A&M in College Station. She owns a Consulting Firm, Cross OD Consulting, LLC, providing services in HR Compliance, Leadership Development, and Talent Acquisition. She focuses on small to medium size businesses, serving as a dedicated contractual HR Department. Her…
Antoinette M. “Toni” Jackson is a commercial real estate partner at the law firm of Jones Walker concentrating in affordable housing and community development law. Ms. Jackson focuses on closing transactions utilizing specialized public/private financing structures including tax credits, bonds and other specialized financing. Jackson has represented clients developing multifamily housing and mixed-use developments throughout…
Ann Stern is President and CEO of Houston Endowment, a private foundation whose mission is to enhance the vibrancy of greater Houston and advance equity of opportunity for the people who live here. With assets totaling approximately $1.6 billion, Houston Endowment invests approximately $80 million each year in organizations that support and promote arts and…
Dr. Nguyen currently works as the Director of Development and Marketing for Institute for Civic Education in Vietnam (www.icevn.org), a US based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization specializing in civic education and humanity science for the students in Vietnam and worldwide. She has been a community activist and an educator all her life. Dr. Nguyen believes the…
Honoree 2017, Barbara Vilutis has over 30 years of financial experience. Vilutis joined Amegy Bank in 2002 to establish the Wealth Management Group. She currently is the Executive Director of Strategic Growth at Amegy Bank. She leads the bank’s initiatives for extending market coverage, improving community relationships and managing strategic relationships. She previously served in…
Honoree 2017, Carrin Patman is chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. She is METRO’s first woman chair, appointed in 2016 by Mayor Sylvester Turner. She previously served on the board from 2010 to 2013. Patman was a partner of Bracewell where for three decades she worked as a trial lawyer representing diverse…