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

Teana Watson

Teana Watson is a native Houstonian and a proud graduate of the Jesse H. Jones High School Vanguard Program.  After high school, Watson studied as a Sloan…
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Sonia Rivera

Sonia Rivera is a native of Michigan, and she has lived in the Houston area since the age of 19. She is the daughter of Mexican Immigrants…
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Sehba Ali

Sehba Ali is the CEO and Superintendent of KIPP Houston Public Schools.  KIPP Houston’s goal is to ensure students are prepared for success in college and have…
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Sameera Faridi

As Director and Designer of Poshak Fashion & Style, Sameera Faridi knows that fashion is symbolic. It’s quite literally the thread between culture, history, and personality. It…
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Sallie Sargent

Sallie Sargent has enjoyed a diverse and exciting career over the past 28 years. Her special event management background with sporting events includes five Super Bowls; 14…
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Raina Mankarious

Catching the eye of the community, in March of 2013, Ms. Rania Mankarious was chosen to lead Houston’s leading public safety nonprofit organization, Crime Stoppers of Houston…
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Nacy J. Li

Nancy J. Li is the Founder and President of Easton Resource Development, Inc., an education consulting and public relations firm in Houston.  Her Houston centered commitments to…
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Shern-Min Chow

Shern-Min Chow, whose first language was not English, anchors KHOU 11 News @ Noon and reports for KHOU 11 News during the week. When Chow began work in…
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Mary Benton

Mary Benton is Director of Communications and Special Projects for the Office of Precinct One Harris County Commissioner Gene Locke. She is responsible for internal and external…
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