Jackie Anderson was elected as the Houston Federation of Teach-ers President in 2020. Jackie was recently elected vice president of the American Federation of Teachers. In her…

Carolyn Benton Aiman is senior vice president & chief compliance and risk officer for Sempra Infrastructure, leading the company’s compliance and enterprise riskmanagement efforts, as well as…

Dr. Melinda S. Balezentis is a seasoned industry leader with over two decades of health care and consulting experience, culminating in her most recent role at Cigna…

DeJuena Chizer is the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Houston. A 24-year veteran with Houston athletics,…

With nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry, Chartenya Cleveland has made significant professional achievements and impactful contributions to her community. Prior to her current…

Khori Dastoor has served as the general director and CEO of Houston Grand Opera since 2021. The fourth general director in company history, Dastoor embodies an unwavering…

Robyn Doughtie is the director of information technology and chief information officer for Fort Bend County. Unanimously appointed by the commissioners’ court on June 11, 2019, Robyn…

Deidra “Renee’” Downey is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in sales and operations management. She currently serves as the Area Director of Sales…

Deidra “Renee’” Downey is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in sales and operations management. She currently serves as the Area Director of Sales…

Chelsea Edwards is “daytime’s new bestie,” launching her daytime talk show “Chattin with Chelsea,” which will air Monday through Friday at 12:30 p.m. on Fox 26. Chelsea is…

Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D., began her tenure as Houston Community College’s (HCC) interim chancellor on Sept. 1, 2023. From 2018-2023, she served as founding president of HCC…

Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts. – Proverbs 4:23. This scripture inspired Dr. Kathy C. Flanagan to pursue a career in…

Tabitha Pagel Garcia, vice president at Page Parkes Corporation, exemplifies dedication, vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Over her 29-year tenure with the company, she has…

Monica R. Glover is a seasoned management professional with over 20 years of experience working with local, state, federal, and international officials. Currently, Monica serves as the…

Amanda Hammel is senior vice president and chief information officer for Memorial Hermann Health System. She is responsible for leading the organization’s information technology strategy, managing the…

Brandi Harleaux stands as a testament to the power of resilience, vision, and purposeful leadership. As the CEO of South Post Oak Recycling Center (SPORC) and a…

Dr. Dionne M. Hill is originally from the Motor City– Detroit, Michigan. She has led her life following her motto, “Don’t talk about it– just do it,”…

Claudia Ortega Hogue, a determined beacon, dedicates her life to advocating for the community as a nonprofit professional and business entrepreneur. Her unyielding commitment is to share…

Shae Keefe Jacobs is senior counsel at Husch Blackwell LLP, an AmLaw 100 law firm with an uncommon approach. Shae began her legal career over 20 years…

Argentina M. James is the visionary founder, president and CEO of HillDay Public Relations, an award-winning firm renowned for its expertise in strategic public relations and supplier…

Staci LaToison is an award-winning investor, global speaker, consultant, podcast host, and best-selling author. She founded Dream Big Ventures, dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in the areas…

Liza Lawrence is an accomplished leader and proactive healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience as an executive healthcare administrator. A skilled leader, Liza manages over 200…

Thanh Le is a distinguished figure in both the Vietnamese community and broader societal spheres. As the chairwoman of the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association (VCSA), Thanh…

Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., became the ninth president of Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) on June 1, 2023. Her career in higher education is marked by successive…

Apriél Powell Martin’s interest in health care began long before law school. Upon graduating Langston University with a healthcare administration degree and from her tenure at Memorial Hermann…

Kristin L. Massey is an accomplished business leader and the vice president of Bayou City Event Center, the largest privately-owned event center in Houston. She graduated from…

Lora L. Mayes, BSN RN, is the founder and CEO of Beacon Home Health Agency, LLC in Stafford, Texas. Lora oversees all facets of the organization, ensuring…

Belinda Mays is an associate manager at Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations, where she coaches and mentors early-career employees in the Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP). In addition…

Sheri L. Miller-Hoskin, Ph.D. is a visionary education and business professional skilled in educational leadership, as well as leadership and business development, operations oversight, and systems implementation…

Ms. Lisa Modica is Vice President of Global Labor & Employment Law at Halliburton Company, a Fortune 200 multi-national oil and gas services company with over 45,000…

Sheroo Mukhtiar is the chief executive officer for SERJobs, bringing over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector across four states and six community-based organizations. Her…

Rosie Nguyen is an Emmy award-winning journalist and the race and culture reporter at ABC13 Houston (KTRK-TV). Her passion lies in covering issues impacting our diverse communities and highlighting…

Angela Okotie-Eboh (affectionally known as Dr. Angela) was born in Edo State, Nigeria. She was educated and received a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from the…

Eveitt Payne is a Cleveland, Ohio, native and distinguished leader in the banking industry with over three decades of experience. Currently, she serves as the senior vice…

Wendy Preciado is the founder and CEO of CM & D National Construction LLC. Her journey from humble beginnings to the helm of a major international firm…

Ana Maria Brodbeck Schick has spent the past 20 years in nonprofit leadership. She will be joining the CFP Foundation as their executive director in September, leading…

Advocate, entrepreneur, and community leader Tracee Seals is a dynamic and accomplished professional, serving in multiple influential roles that reflect her commitment to community empowerment, entrepreneurship, and…

Rhonda Scott Smith is a highly accomplished financial executive currently serving as the chief financial officer (CFO) and deputy director for the Houston Police Department (HPD). In…

Jackie St. Germain, LCSW, MBA, is a therapist, administrator, mental health and substance use advocate, community volunteer, and educator. Jackie has devoted the past 30 years to…

Ashley J. Steinberg, MD FACS, is a highly esteemed double board-certified plastic surgeon based in Houston, Texas. She leads Trouvaille Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, where she provides…

Dee Dee Stephens has over 20 years of experience in both in-house and law firm roles. She joined LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (“LSPI”), a Berkshire Hathaway company,…

Sarah Syed is a native Houstonian, the daughter of immigrants and granddaughter of refugee war survivors and nomadic expatriates. In her role at Woori Juntos, she is…

ReShonda Tate has the credentials and the passion to bring stories to life. That’s exactly what she has done in the 54 published books that she has…

As chief executive officer for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, Mary Vitek is responsible for one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the nation, which…

From helping people navigate their financial journeys to crafting communication strategies and advising the presidents of leading public and private organizations, Laura Whitley is a results-driven, versatile…

Dr. Alveda Williams is the chief inclusion officer at Dow. In this role, she is responsible for institutionalizing inclusion, diversity, and equity as key drivers for the…

Kristin Williams has been the CEO of Kingwood Pines Hospital, a 116-bed in-patient psychiatric hospital, since August 2019. With over 22 years of experience in both inpatient…

Texas Woman’s University’s inaugural Houston campus president, Dr. Monica G. Williams, has nearly 30 years of administrative and leadership experience in non-profit and educational sectors. Her appointment was announced earlier this month. As president, Williams will provide…

Kelly Woodward is a visionary and accomplished executive who has made history in Houston as the first female chief operating officer (COO) of Houston Airports. She brings…

Lisa Wright is the president and chief executive officer of Community Health Choice, Inc., (Community), a managed care organization that offers a mix of state-run and commercial…