We are Proud to Introduce our Women Nominees


The Top 30 Women celebrate the accomplishments and giving spirit of hundreds of diverse, influential and powerful women in Houston and the surrounding areas. 

Top 30 Women Honorees

Karla Cisneros

Karla Cisneros is dedicated to serving her constituents as the City of Houston’s District H City Council Member, representing historic neighborhoods to the north and to the…
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Vera Bumpers

Chief of Police Vera Bumpers leads the Houston Metro Transit Authority Police Department, the largest and oldest transit law enforcement agency in Texas. In this role, Bumpers…
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Gita P. Bolt

Gita P. Bolt serves as vice president and general counsel for the Houston Housing Authority.  In this position, she is responsible for all legal matters relating to…
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Zina Garrison

Zina Garrison graduated from Sterling High School in Houston, TX.  She started playing tennis at the age of 10 and entered her first tournament at the age of 12…
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Yolanda Adams

Ask Yolanda Adams what she loves about her music and ministry.  The answer is as warm, embracing, and reflective as her songs.  “The music brings joy.  I…
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Wanda Adams

Wanda Adams was elected to the HISD Board of Education in 2013 after serving the limit of three two-year terms as Houston City Councilmember for District D…
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Toni D. Pierre

Toni Pierre is a native of Ohio and holds both a Master’s and Bachelor of Science degree in Health Planning and Administration from the University of Cincinnati. …
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Tene Thomas

Tene Thomas is a Partner at McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP, the third largest African-American owned Accounting and Consulting firm in the nation.  Tene, a licensed…
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