Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce

Governmental Affairs

Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Biar, Strategic Public Affairs; Whitney Whitmire, AT&T; Rina Hartline, CenterPoint Energy.. The proactive voice of business generally on key issues and legislation specific to women. Educate women on how to serve our community in the public/political arena and encourage women to run for public and public/private boards. Encourage voter registration and "get out the vote". Meets every 1st Tuesday, noon.

Education/Mentoring

Leadership

Co-Chairs: Bambi McCullough, Chrysalis Partners; Brandi McDonald, Newmark Knight Frank.
Help women prepare for leadership roles in business and social arenas. The committee oversees The Greater Houston Conference for Women. The Conference will host speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter the most to women, including health, personal finance, business and entrepreneurship, career resources, work-life balance, media and more. The Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth.

Health & Wellness

Co-Chairs: Phyllis LeFevre Inspire Momentum; Dennis Yanta, Memorial SCI. The Committee's main initiative is to educate women on preventive health issues. The committee hosts health seminars at member companies and hosts an annual health luncheon in May. Meets every 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m..

International

Co-Chairs: Neha Parekh, Hoover Slovacek, LLP; Mariana Saldana, Uptown Real Estate Group. Introduce traditions and customs of other countries to our membership. Embrace newcomers to Houston with welcoming luncheon/reception. 

Ambassadors

Co-Chair: Co-Chair: Jan Paape, Anchor Executive Center; Aelicia Bayliss, Contract Resource Group. To recruit new members and volunteers. The committee also helps with retention of members. Meets every 1st Monday at 11:30 a.m.

SparkPlugs

Chair: Amanda Crump, Jane Page Design Group. The SparkPlug's mission is to ignite future leaders through a diversified educational program of quarterly events.

No Parking Zone

Chair: Denise Hamilton; CB Richard Ellis. This committee initiates the "No Parking: Women Moving From Plateau to Pinnacle" program. This program gathers top executives and women in middle management with the goal of sharing best practices for professional advancement.
 

Communications

Co-Chairs: Susie Hale, Frog Pond; Connie Smith, Greensmith Marketing, LLC. The Communications Committee's main initiative is to increase the Chamber's visibility in the community.
 

Marketing

Retail