Top 30 Women Honorees
Judge Mimi Yam
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…
Melinda Spaulding
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…
Marlene Petry, RN, MSN
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…
Maria Moncada Alaoui
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…
Madeline Burillo, Ed. D.
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…
Lisa Ashley
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…
Dr. Ka-Ron Y. Wade, BS, R.N., B.S.N., D.D.S.
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…
Karen Becerra
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…
Carol Alvarado
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…
Kandice Rose
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…
Dr. Jonita W. Reynolds
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…
Jamilah Shami
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…
Dr. Irishea Hillard
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…
Helen Callier
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…
Dr. Heather Brown
Orthodontist & Owner, Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics Dr. Heather Brown is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree…