Fueled by a passion for her God given purpose, Dr. Jacqueline Horton-Cobbin has thrived as a multi-dimensional entrepreneur with an influential role in the field of education as CEO of Cobbin & Associates Consulting, LLC and as a Professional Service Provider for the Texas Education Agency. Fort Bend Business Journal recognized her as “one of…
Dorinda Walker is Vice President of Consumer Strategy and Key Initiatives within Multicultural Marketing for Prudential’s U.S. Businesses. Walker is responsible for supporting, planning and executing profitable growth strategies among diverse consumer segments. To expand new business opportunities, she incorporates strategic planning, targeted marketing campaigns, program management, event planning and community engagement. In addition, she…
Diedra Fontaine is the Executive Director of the Office of Development for Prairie View A&M University. Fontaine previously served as the Director of Diversity for United Airlines. Fontaine holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Computer Information Systems from the University of North Texas and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Southern University. Fontaine is…
Diane Englet is Senior Director of Corporate Community Relations for CenterPoint Energy. She leads the company’s philanthropic efforts, volunteer activities, and community and education outreach initiatives. In this position, Diane often sees the hardships that people – and communities as a whole – can face. Fortunately, she and her team are able to help make…
Ms. Delesa O’Dell-Thomas, a distinguished educator with 26 years of education expertise in teaching and administration. She has successfully educated, motivated and encouraged students to succeed despite any obstacles. She instills in her students to believe their future is limitless. She is a native New Orleanean who moved in 1994, and now considers Houston home….
Debra Clark Stewart is Director of Supplier Diversity and Diversity Outreach for Shell. In this role, she leads a team responsible for developing and implementing strategies and programs that support U.S. supplier diversity, a critical component of U.S. local content, and for leading Shell’s collaboration with major U.S. diversity advocacy organizations. With a Bachelor and…
Dawn Ullrich grew up in Barron, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, majoring in political science and business administration. During college, she worked summers at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico where she met her husband, Lee, a native Houstonian. Following graduation, she moved to Houston and received a law degree…
Courtney Johnson Rose is the Principal Broker of George E. Johnson Properties LLC, an affiliate company of George E. Johnson Development Inc. GEJ Properties is a full service real estate firm specializing in residential and commercial brokerage services co-owned by Courtney Johnson Rose and her father, George E. Johnson. In her role as Principal Broker,…
Cheryl L. Duncan, BSN, RN, CVRN – Founder of the Ashley Jadine Foundation (AJF). AJF was started in loving memory of Cheryl’s daughter, Ashley Jadine Duncan, who died by suicide five years ago, at age 17. The Foundation’s mission is to increase community awareness about teen suicide prevention and help stop the stigma of mental health. The Centers…
Carneta Hunte-Larkin was born on the beautiful island of Christiansted, St. Croix- United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and was raised in Baytown, Texas. Hunt-Larkin serves as President and Social Work Consultant for Pinnacle Care Management, Inc. and Founder and President for I Love My Children, Inc. bringing forth her successful experience as an entrepreneur, social…