Director, Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas Nargis Ahmed was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She knew from a young age that she wanted to make a positive change…

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…

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…

Director of Community Relations, Houston Airport System Rhonda C. Arnold is the Director of Community Relations for the Houston Airport System and is a dedicated and compassionate…

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…

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…

Founder & Chairman Emeritus, Medical Bridges Dr. Patricia Brock: wife, mother, physician and global health advocate is the founder of Medical Bridges, a nonprofit group that donates…

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…

President, Bradlink, LLC Helen Callier is the president of Bradlink LLC, a go-to Technical Services Firm that provides Program Management, Construction Management, Facilities Design, BIM, and Operations/Maintenance…

SVP and Chief Development Officer, Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Emelda Douglas is a veteran leader in the local philanthropic community.Her passion is to ensure that young people have…

President, North Houston Frontiers Club & Managing Partner, DeMand Staffing & Consulting, LLC Wilma Evans moved to Houston from San Antonio, Texas and began her career with…

Chief Strategist for Innovation and Research, Lone Star College Christina Robinson Grochett currently serves as Chief Strategist for Innovation and Research at Lone Star College – University…

COO & Pastor, New Light Christian Center Church Pastor Irishea Hilliard, daughter of Bishop I.V. and Pastor Bridget Hilliard was born on June 7, 1977 in Houston…

Carla Lane is President and CEO of LaneStaffing, the largest minority woman owned employment solution provider in the southwest. Lane began working in the staffing industry while…

Vice President Network Management, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Shara McClure joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) in 2005. As vice president…

18th Congressional District of Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is an influential and forceful voice in Washington, D.C., serving the 18th Congressional District of Texas, centered in…

Chief Operations Officer, Amerigroup Catherine Mitchell is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the AMERIGROUP Texas, Houston and Beaumont health plans. Mitchell is a native Houstonian who…

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…

Associate Vice President, University Advancement – Communications & Marketing – Texas Southern University As the Associate Vice President for University Advancement, Eva Pickens is responsible for the…

Assistant Vice President, South Texas CRA Manager Corporate Public Affairs & Community Reinvestment, Comerica Bank Vanessa Reed is Assistant Vice President and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Manager…

Executive Director, Women Contractors Association Susan Mitchell Repka has served as a champion for small businesses in the Houston area for more than 15 years. During this…

Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA) Dr. Jonita Reynolds, affectionately called “DrJ”, is a native Houstonian and notable leader in the community. Upon graduating…

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…

Project Manager, Farouk Systems Inc. Jamilah Shami is a Palestinian-American organizer dedicated to civil and human rights. She served as a board member of several organizations, including…

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…

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Facial Plastic Surgery Associates Dr. Angela Sturm is an Associate at Facial Plastic Surgery Associates located in the Texas Medical Center. She has been…

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…

President & CEO, The Source for Women “It’s not what we’re against, it’s what we’re for. We’re here for her.” -Cynthia Wenz, CEO of The Source for…

President, NCA Investigations Nicole West managed success on both the corporate ladder and entrepreneurship tracks for several years before taking the full leap in 2002 to invest…

Pharmacy Manager, President & CEO, Clinical Care Pharmacy, LLC Dr. Anjanette Wyatt is the Pharmacy Manager, President and Chief Executive Officer of Clinical Care Pharmacy, LLC. She…

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…