“You may not always have a comfortable life, and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” -First Lady…
The 2015 season marks Marian Harper’s 24th year with the Houston Astros. As Vice President of Foundation and Community Affairs, she manages programs and development operations for the Astros Foundation, the official team charity of the Houston Astros. She is the community liaison for the foundation’s Community Leaders youth baseball program and was instrumental in…
Letitia D. Quinones is a prominent and acclaimed criminal defense attorney in Houston. She is a proud graduate of Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law. After graduating from law school, Quinones began her legal career as a solo practitioner and immediately hung her shield. It did not take long for Quinones to…
A native of Austin, Texas, Winell Herron became a Houstonian over twelve years ago and has since made her mark on the city as a dynamic leader with inextricable ties to many of the city’s most vital nonprofit organizations. Houston’s size and diversity informs Winell’s personal and professional commitment to an array of large and…
Vernita Harris is a native Houstonian and a creative thinker. She holds a BBA in Marketing and an MBA in Management from Prairie View A&M University. Her success in meeting and event planning comes from years of experience as a sales and marketing professional and community service. She obtained her CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) in…
Theresa Roemer grew up on a farm in Nebraska. While her childhood friends were busy being kids, Roemer did odd jobs to make money. She was always looking for the next entrepreneurial challenge, whether it be delivering newspapers or mowing lawns. This strong work ethic has served Roemer well, and she is now a multi-millionaire with…
Tammy Harris has over 20 years of extensive training in dance and fitness. Harris began teaching dance classes in Houston, Texas, while pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice at Texas Southern University. Harris was a member of the NBA Houston Rockets Power Dancers for 4 years, performing all over the Houston area. As…
Susan McEldoon is President and General Manager of KHOU-TV, a TEGNA Media subsidiary and an affiliate TV station of the CBS Television Network. She joined KHOU in 2004 as Director of Sales and in 2006 was named Vice President/Station Manager. In November 2007, she was promoted to her current position as President/General Manager. McEldoon is…
Recently appointed USA Funds’ Senior Director, Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige spearheads Metro Engagement and Relations in the Division of National Engagement and Philanthropy. USA Funds’ mission statement is “Completion with a purpose,” and she shares a key role in establishing partnerships to advance their mission in metropolitan areas. Actively serving with USA Funds on this mission…
Jessica Farrar is currently in her eleventh term as State Representative of District 148. She was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1994 at the age of 27, and she is the longest serving Hispanic member from Harris County in the Texas House of Representatives. Rep. Farrar currently serves as the Vice-Chair…