In a city where the spirit of resilience is woven into its fabric, 30 extraordinary women stand out, not just for their achievements, but for their relentless drive to shatter glass ceilings and redefine success. These honorees, selected as the 2024 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston, embody the essence of tenacity, discipline, and an unyielding commitment to excellence.
The 11th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Gala will serve as a tribute to these trailblazing women who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also made significant contributions to the community. Their impact reverberates through the corridors of business, philanthropy, and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on Houston's dynamic landscape.
Friends, family, and esteemed colleagues will gather to celebrate these women’s monumental achievements at this highly anticipated event. Returning to guide the evening’s festivities with her signature charm and poise is KHOU-11’s Shern-Min Chow, who will serve once again as the mistress of ceremonies.
As Houston continues to grow and evolve, the influence of these remarkable women ensures that the future is bright and full of promise. Join us in honoring their legacy and inspiring the next generation of leaders who will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Event Info:
Location: The Royal Sonesta Galleria Houston
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Date: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
List of honorees below:
2024 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Honorees:
Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee Award
Jackie Anderson – President, Houston Federation of Teachers
Honorees:
Carolyn Benton Aiman – Senior Vice President - Chief Compliance & Risk Officer, Sempra Infrastructure
Melinda S. Balezentis, MHA, Ph.D.- Vice President, National Account Executive, Cigna Healthcare
DeJuena Chizer – Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, University of Houston
Chartenya Cleveland – Director of Underwriting Solutions, The Hanover Insurance Group
Khori Dastoor – General Director, CEO, Houston Grand Opera
Robyn Doughtie – Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Fort Bend County
Renee’ Downey – Area Director of Sales and Operations, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Tejuana L. Edmond – Vice President, Plastic Additives Americas, BASF
Chelsea Edwards – Talk Show Host, Media Professional, Fox 26
Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher – Chancellor, Houston Community College
Kathy C. Flanagan, MD – Physician/Board Certified Psychiatrist, Kathy C. Flanagan, MD
Tabitha Garcia – Vice President, Partner, Page Parkes Corporation
Monica R. Glover – Senior Manager, Government Relations, Port Houston
Amanda Hammel – Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Memorial Hermann Health System
Brandi Harleaux – CEO, South Post Oak Recycling Center
Dr. Dionne M. Hill, LPC-S – Practice Manager, Southwest Adult Clinic, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Claudia Ortega Hogue – Partner, SSP Engineering & Consulting
Shae Keefe Jacobs – Senior Counsel, Husch Blackwell LLP
Argentina M. James – Founder, President, CEO, HillDay
Staci LaToison – Founder & CEO, Dream Big Ventures
Liza Lawrence -- CEO and Founder, Perfect Connection
Thanh Le – Chairwoman, Vietnamese Culture and Science Association
Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D.– President, Prairie View A&M University
Apriél Powell Martin – Attorney, UnitedHealthcare
Kristin L. Massey – Vice President, Bayou City Event Center
Lora L. Mayes, BSN RN – Founder, CEO, Beacon Home Health Agency, LLC
Belinda Mays – Author, Speaker, Woman in Tech, Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations
Dr. Sheri L. Miller-Hoskin – Chief Executive Officer, TranscEnDence Educational Partners, LLC.
Lisa Modica – Vice President, Global Labor & Employment Law, Halliburton Company
Sheroo Mukhtiar – Chief Executive Officer, SERJobs
Rosie Nguyen – Reporter, ABC13 Houston
Dr. Angela Okotie-Eboh, DNP, APRN – CEO, NP Care Services Group
Eveitt Payne – Senior Vice President, Retail Area Manager, Third Coast Bank
Wendy Preciado – Founder and CEO, CM & D National Construction LLC
Ana Maria Brodbeck Schick – Executive Director, CFP Foundation
Tracee Seals, MBA CFRE – Foundation Director, Disrupt Gives
Rhonda Scott Smith – Deputy Director/Chief Financial Officer, Houston Police Department
Jackie St. Germain, LCSW, MBA – Director of Business Development and Marketing, UTHealth Behavioral Sciences Campus
Ashley J. Steinberg, MD FACS – Plastic Surgeon, Trouvaille Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
Dee Dee Stephens – General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc.
Sarah Syed – Organizing Manager, Woori Juntos
ReShonda Tate – National Bestselling Author/Producer/Managing Editor, Defender Network
Mary M. Vitek – Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
Laura Moton Whitley – Market President, TDECU
Dr. Alveda Williams – Chief Inclusion Officer, Dow
Kristin Williams - Chief Executive Officer, Kingwood Pines Hospital
Monica G. Williams, Ph.D. -- Houston Campus President, Texas Woman's University
Kelly Woodward -- Chief Operating Officer, Houston Airports
Lisa Wright -- President, Chief Executive Officer, Community Health Choice, Inc.
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