The Woodlands, TX — October 30, 2025 — The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) proudly hosted the Montgomery County/North Houston Summit for Women: Inspiring Women to Reach New Heights at Lone Star College in The Woodlands. The annual summit brought together accomplished leaders, innovators, and changemakers dedicated to empowering women and girls through connection, collaboration, and inspiration.
This year’s event was co-chaired by Linda Nelson (Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center), Kay Fitzsimons (Lone Star College), Endira Hawkins (Lightsource bp), and Linda Head (Leto Consultants, LLC) — all dynamic women who exemplify leadership and service within the Montgomery County and North Houston communities.
2025 Montgomery County/North Houston Trailblazer Honorees
GHWCC proudly recognized the following outstanding women as the 2025 Montgomery County/North Houston Trailblazers, honored for their remarkable contributions, leadership, and dedication to advancing women in business and community leadership:
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Christin Allphin, Woodforest National Bank
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Melanie Bush, Better Bookkeepers, Inc.
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Meredith Clem, Burnett Specialists
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Patricia Cassell, Texas Tissue Converting
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Dedra Ecklund, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam
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Cindy Heiser, The Woodlands Township
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Lauren Janssen, Frost Bank
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Tricia McGusty, HCA Houston – Northwest
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Erica Miller, Chevron Phillips Chemical
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Ada Ortega, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
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Dr. Diana Pino, Capstone HigherEd Services
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Nicole Robinson Gauthier, Lone Star College Foundation
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Dr. Christine Shiang, Texas Oncology
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Megan Siercks, BGE, Inc.
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Jordan Watson, The Howard Hughes Texas Region
Dynamic Conversations and Empowering Panels
The Summit featured inspiring sessions including “Her Voice, Her Leadership: Shaping the Future of The Woodlands” and “Healthcare & AI Education,” featuring community leaders Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs, Dr. Ann K. Snyder, Nelda Luce Blair, Cindy Heiser, Dr. Diana Hook, and Marcella Herrera.
Other highlights included “Innovate, Invest, Inspire: Women Leading the Bioindustrial Frontier,” “Decoding Body Language for Impact and Connection,” and “Joy at Work: The New Leadership Advantage,” which explored strategies for leadership, collaboration, and personal growth.
Community Impact Initiatives
Purses With a Purpose:
GHWCC was proud to continue its partnership with Goodwill Houston through Purses With a Purpose, inviting attendees to donate new or gently used purses and jewelry to benefit women in need throughout the region.
GHWCC was proud to continue its partnership with Goodwill Houston through Purses With a Purpose, inviting attendees to donate new or gently used purses and jewelry to benefit women in need throughout the region.
Free Professional Headshots:
To further empower women in their professional journeys, attendees were offered complimentary headshots courtesy of Triangle Headshots. The initiative provided participants with high-quality professional portraits to help enhance their career profiles and confidence — aligning with GHWCC’s mission to uplift women both personally and professionally.
To further empower women in their professional journeys, attendees were offered complimentary headshots courtesy of Triangle Headshots. The initiative provided participants with high-quality professional portraits to help enhance their career profiles and confidence — aligning with GHWCC’s mission to uplift women both personally and professionally.
About the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) is a leading organization dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of women through education, mentorship, and business development. With a mission to inspire women and girls to reach new heights, GHWCC continues to champion leadership, innovation, and community impact across Houston and beyond.