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Women in the Fast Lane 2026

Honoring Houston’s 2026 STEAM Role Models

A Premier Runway and Shopping Experience Honoring Houston’s Role Models in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Careers

The event will benefit the Chamber’s program of work, which includes Love What You Do, a scholarship, mentoring, and job-shadowing initiative supporting deserving young women from school districts including Aldine, Conroe, Fort Bend, Goose Creek, Houston, Spring, Spring Branch, and KIPP; the GHWCC SBA Women’s Business Center, which helps women entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses through essential education, resources, and access to capital; STEAM Town USA, inspiring at-risk third-grade girls to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, improve academic performance, and envision careers in STEAM fields; the Women Supporting the Arts Committee, which champions our visual and performing arts community; and The Women’s Health Network of the Texas Medical Center & Greater Houston, promoting workplace wellness and celebrating women leading in science, medicine, and healthcare.

Women Fast Lane Collage

Women in the Fast Lane Event Co-Chairs

LATOSHIA NORWOOD
Managing Partner
L’Renee & Associates
DOUG PARKER
Chief Marketing & People Officer
Elevation Land Solutions
SANDRA PORTER
Owner & Principal
Sandra Porter & Associates

At a Glance

Date

Friday, October 16, 2026

 

Location

Post Oak Hotel
1600 W. Loop South
Houston, TX 77027

Purpose

Celebrating leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Call To Action

Nominate a deserving Role Model to walk the runway.

Why Nominate a Role Model?

About Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon & Style Show

Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM is one of GHWCC’s premier events, honoring outstanding women and men who are advancing leadership, innovation, and opportunity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Honorees walk the runway as STEAM Role Models, showcasing not only style, but achievement, leadership, and the power of inspiring the next generation.

Recognize Leadership

Honor someone whose career, service, and impact deserve to be celebrated.

Inspire Others

Spotlight leaders who encourage young women, girls, and peers to pursue STEAM careers.

Showcase Company Support

Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to advancing women in leadership and STEAM.

Partner with Us. Make an Impact.

Support Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon & Style Show and help celebrate exceptional leaders while ispiring the next generation.

NOMINATE A DESERVING ROLE MODEL TO WALK THE RUNWAY!

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