2021 Luncheon
CELEBRATING 31 YEARS OF THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE
Join us for this special event!
October 8, 2021 | 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Omni Houston Hotel
Our biggest fundraising event for Houston’s women and girls is returning, in-person this fall at the Omni Houston Hotel.
We’ll be back with more inspirational stories and exciting opportunities for you to invest in the future of Houston’s women and girls. While we await this important event, please take a moment to explore other opportunities to help here.
Can’t Join Us In Person?
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Covid-19 Protocol
As we plan for our 30th Annual Luncheon, the safety of our staff, volunteers, and supporters is a top priority. In line with recommendations from the CDC and local health authorities, we highly encourage guest to be fully vaccinated and ask all unvaccinated guests to continue to wear face coverings and practice social distancing if they choose to attend the event. The Women’s Resource will have masks available at check-in and hand sanitizing stations throughout the event. .
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Outstanding Women in Banking and Finance Awards
We are excited to present the Outstanding Women in Banking and Finance Awards! The Houston region is fortunate to have many outstanding female leaders in the banking and financial services industry. We will acknowledge the skill, savvy, and expertise of these women in 2021 by presenting the Outstanding Women in Banking and Finance awards. This honor acknowledges Houston women who have made considerable contributions and achievement in banking and the financial services field, and it is the only award that recognizes this stellar group of women. Nominations are now closed.
Keynote Speaker:
Jean Chatzky
Jean Chatzky is the CEO of HerMoney.com and host of the podcast HerMoney With Jean Chatzky. The financial editor of NBC Today for 25 years and the Financial Ambassador for AARP, she appears frequently on CNN, MSNBC and was a recurring guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Her latest book is Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and Yes, Rich) Life You Deserve.
An in-demand motivational speaker and fierce advocate for financial literacy, in 2015, she partnered with the PwC Charitable Foundation and Time for Kids to launch Your $, an in-school magazine that reaches 2 million school children each month.
2021 Honorees
Terri Fiedler, AIG
Tammira Philippe, Bridgeway
Cortney Cole, JLL
Devina Rankin, Waste Management
Laura Edrington, Locke Lord
Tina Faraca, TC Energy
Past Honorees
Kimberly C. David (2019)
Ann Janssen (2019)
Terry Morales (2019)
Lynn Nazareth (2019)
Sandra Salazar (2019)
Valerie Toalson (2019)
Alie Pruner (2017)
Denise Castillo-Rhodes (2017)
Dorothy Marchand (2017)
Hallie Vanderhider (2017)
Jill Vaughan (2017)
Kathy Orton (2017)
Mari Salazar (2017)
Sherri Schugart (2017)
Julie Cripe (2014)
Val Gibbs (2014)
Deborah Gibson (2014)
Susan Hill (2014)
Jo A. Casady (2009)
Margo P. Geddie (2009)
Suzette W. Jones (2009)
Rhonda Sands (2009)
Joyce Tyler-Williams (2009)
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Texas Capital Bank
Wells Fargo
Gold Sponsor
JLL
Silver Sponsor
Frost Bank
Holland & Knight Foundation
Bronze Sponsor
Capital One
Elizabeth & Joseph Ivers
Jessica and Ken Neikirk
The Richland Companies
Allegiance Bank
Fidelity National Title
East West Bank
WM
Copper Sponsor
Jackson Walker, LLP
Deloitte
Laury Adams
Veritex Community Bank
Baker Botts, LLP
Cadence Bank
Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Reed Smith
KPMG LLP
Fifth Third Bank
Sally Shaw
Rebekah and Hao Le
Amegy Bank
Mary Axelrad
Jan Leger
Morningside Capital
Tammira Philippe
Andrew T. Gardener / Tanglewood Legacy Advisors
Locke Lord, LLP
TC Energy
Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc.
King & Spalding, LLP
Porter Hedges
Morgan Stanley
Andrews Kurth
Luncheon Host Committee
Luncheon Chair
Jessica Neikirk
Members
Frances Castaneda Dyess
Terri Fiedler
Jenny Guzman
Susan Hill
Linda Humphries
Our Yearly Impact
Our Mission
The Women’s Resource helps women and girls make choices toward becoming independent, productive and financially stable. We envision a day when every woman and girl has the KNOWLEDGE and HOPE she needs to reach her financial goals.
In our programs, women acquire the essential financial knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make sound decisions and improve their lives – for themselves and for generations to come. For 2.8 million Houstonians who are experiencing financial distress, The Women’s Resource trains and coaches women and girls, meeting them where they are. We inspire financial change, improving financial health, and overall individual and family well-being. For more information about our history, community impact and programs, click here.
– Annabella, YourLife coaching client