Director, Behavioral Health Services, Amerigroup Texas Stacey M. Parker-Blake is a licensed professional counselor and a proud graduate of Prairie View A&M University. She holds a Masters of Arts in counseling and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in psychology. She has dedicated all of her professional life to helping and supporting those who cannot do…
Principal, AUTOARCH Architects Farrah is a principal and director of planning at the Houston-based architecture firm AUTOARCH Architects. In this leadership position, she oversees all aspects and phases of design for the firm’s various assignments. Her qualifications as both a registered architect and certified planner enable her to effectively and successfully manage all stages of…
Managing Partner, L’ Renee & Associates LaToshia Norwood is the managing partner of L’Renee & Associates, a project management consultancy firm that supports high-performing organizations by recruiting project managers, providing project management training and consulting for professionals from the C-suite to the front desk. With over 20 years of experience, Norwood has a successful track…
Founder & CEO, DT Pharmacy/DT Collagen and President, VAPhA Dr. Dieuthao Khoa Nguyen received her Doctorate in Pharmacy degree in 2004 from University of Louisiana at Monroe. After her graduation, Dieu Thao founded DT Pharmacy in 2005 with the goal to serve underserved residents in Pasadena city and surrounding areas. Under her leadership, the enterprise…
Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County Amber Newman joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Brazoria County (BGCBC) in September 2016 as Chief Executive Officer. She is responsible for ensuring that the Boys & Girls Club meets its overall strategic and operational objectives. Prior to joining BGCBC, she was with The…
Managing Director, Wells Fargo Securities and Vice Chairwoman, Houston First Corp. Desrye Morgan is a managing director with the Wells Fargo Securities Southwest Public Finance group. She is an accomplished lawyer and investment banker with over 17 years of experience in advising and structuring over $8 billion of municipal financings for housing, transportation, airport, water…
Global Controller, HP Inc. Marie Myers is an internationally recognized business leader and expert in global information technology, finance and business strategy. As senior vice-president of finance for HP Inc. in Houston, Texas, Myers oversees the Global Controllership and Financial Shared Services organizations. In addition, she is pioneering the adoption of technology, robotics, automation and…
CEO, Acacia Medical Research Institute, LLC Maria Emee Mendoza-Nisnisan was born and raised in the Philippines. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila known as University of the City of Manila. She came to the United States in 1992 to work as a registered nurse in Chicago with…
Entertainment Attorney, Actress, Producer, Author, Founder & Artistic Director, Mack Performing Arts Collective Entertainment Attorney Jalene M. Mack will not be overlooked when it comes to African-American women emerging as leaders to the national forefront. Mack is not only an entertainment attorney but also a successful integrator of the demanding roles of wife, mother, playwright,…
Trustee, District VIII, Houston Community College A life-long educator and community volunteer, Eva Loredo brings a no-excuses spirit to the Houston Community College. She was elected to HCC Board of Trustees in November 2009 and re-elected in 2015. She served as Board Chair in 2017. Loredo feels strongly that HCC offers the Greater Houston area…