Top 30 Women Honorees
Marian K. Ledoux, MBA, RN
Marian LeDoux, a proud Houston native, is an influential business leader and the Vice President of Accurate Security Inc., one of the largest Black-owned security companies in…
Libi Lebel
Libi Lebel is a visionary conductor, educator, and arts advocate whose extraordinary contributions have shaped the cultural landscape of Houston for over two decades. As the founder…
Judy Le
When Judy Le came to America as a Vietnamese refugee, she saw firsthand the need for leadership at all levels of society. It shaped her approach to…
Shareen Larmond
Shareen Larmond is President of the West Gulf Maritime Association, a maritime trade association representing the interests of almost 200 companies in the maritime community. The association…
Daniella D. Landers
Daniella Landers is the President of the Houston Bar Association (Hba) for 2025-26. She is the first African-American woman and only the seventh woman to hold that…
Nicole Lander, R.D.
Nicole Lander is a bold strategist and compassionate changemaker whose work is reshaping how communities confront hunger. As Chief Impact Officer at the Houston Food Bank, she…
Dr. Cosha Joseph, Lpc-S, Ncc
Committed to transforming lives through mental healthcare, innovation, and community empowerment, Dr. Cosha Joseph is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, licensed professional counselor, and visionary leader. Originally from…
Qiana Joi James
A dynamic healthcare executive and accomplished entrepreneur, Qiana James is known known for building impactful relationships across a wide range of industries. With a strong foundation in…
Cylenthia Hoyrd
Cylenthia Hoyrd is a visionary leader whose career spans over three decades of unwavering dedication to championing underserved communities. Hoyrd’s impactful journey began in Chicago, where she…
Jennine Hovell-Cox
Jennine Hovell-Cox is a seasoned attorney and executive leader with over two decades of legal experience in real estate, bankruptcy, and corporate governance. She currently serves as…
Laura Urquiza Gump
Laura Urquiza Gump serves as President of Kroger Houston — a division of The Kroger Co. (Nyse: Kr) — where she leads 106 stores across Houston, East…
Adaeze Egesi, Md, Mba, Faad
Adaeze Egesi, Md, Mba, Faad was born and raised in Houston, Tx by her immigrant Nigerian parents. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston…
Susan Edionwe, MD, FACS, DipABLM
Susan O. Edionwe, MD, FACS, DipABLM is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained Advanced Rhinologist and Skull Base Surgeon, proudly serving the Sugar Land and Houston communities. Her…
Kandi Eastman
An accomplished media personality, Kandi Eastman enjoyed success as a station manager and news director at Boston’s 104.9 (WRBB-FM). Before gracing the studios of the city’s top-rated…
Holly Dool
Holly Dool is the Founder and President of CAMO Rescue, a specialized dog rescue organization that offers dogs a safe haven and housing. With an annual budget…
















