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2016 HWIL Scholarship, Deadline February 5, 2016

January 8, 2016 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Houston-based Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL) is taking applications for their 2016 HWIL Scholarship. Applicants must be Harris County residents. The scholarship is $1,000. Applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2016. HWIL will award scholarships based on the criteria of an essay, academic standing, college/university/vocational/technical school enrollment, demonstration of leadership, letters of recommendation and verifiable residence. About HWIL Hispanic […]

Filed Under: Blog, Community Tagged With: education, HWIL, HWIL Scholarships, Sandra Fernandez, scholarships

HWIL Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, March 3, 2016

November 22, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

SAVE THE DATE! WHAT: Hispanic Women in Leadership “Excellence in Education” Scholarship Luncheon WHEN: Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 11:30 am to 1 pm WHERE: Houston Racquet Club 10709 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77024 More info & Tickets: http://www.hwil.org/2015/12/26/excellence-in-education-scholarship-luncheon-332016-2/ * * * We do our best to ensure all event information is accurate and up-to-date. However, […]

Filed Under: Community, Events Tagged With: HWIL, HWIL Scholarships, March 2016, scholarships

HWIL Holiday Soirée and Membership Drive on Thursday, December 10, 2015

November 20, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

WHAT: Hispanic Women in Leadership Holiday Soirée and Membership Drive WHEN: Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6 pm to 9 pm WHERE: 2303 Smith St, Ste 300 Houston, Texas 77006 MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/1636376063311923/ * * * We do our best to ensure all event information is accurate and up-to-date. However, it’s a good idea to […]

Filed Under: Business & Money, Events Tagged With: December 2015, HWIL, networking

¡Hay Más Adelante! with Vikki Carr on September 11 & 12, 2015

September 9, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

WHAT: ¡Hay Más Adelante! retirement workshop with Vikki Carr WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2015 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10:00 am to 12 pm WHERE: Talento Bilingüe de Houston 333 S. Jensen | Houston, TX 77003 MORE INFO: http://www.hwil.org/2015/08/28/hay-mas-adelante-with-vicki-carr-9112015-9122015/ Hispanic Women In Leadership is proud to partner with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company to bring information […]

Filed Under: Business & Money, Events Tagged With: HWIL, Personal Finance, Retirement, September 2015, Talento Bilingue de Houston, Vikki Carr

HWIL Scholarship Luncheon featuring Texas First Lady Cecilia P. Abbott on Thursday, June 4, 2015

May 23, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

WHAT: Hispanic Women in Leadership Scholarship Luncheon featuring Texas First Lady Cecilia P. Abbott

WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 11 am

WHERE: H.E.S.S. Club (Houston Engineering & Scientific Society Club)
5430 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, Texas 77056 [[… more …]]

Filed Under: Business & Money, Community, Events Tagged With: Benefits, Cecilia Abbott, HESS Club, HWIL, HWIL Scholarships, June 2015, Minerva Perez, scholarships, Sylvia Garcia

HWIL Networking Mixer on Thursday, May 14, 2015

May 8, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

WHAT: Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL) Networking Mixer & Membership Drive WHEN: Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Arcodoro Ristorante Italiano Centre at Post Oak – 5000 Westheimer, Houston 77056 MORE INFO: Make a Difference in Our Community Join and Volunteer HISPANIC WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Take advantage of our special MAY/JUNE […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: HWIL, May 2015, networking

Meet Hispanic Women in Leadership

March 13, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez 2 Comments

Part of our Women’s History Month series. I became a member of Hispanic Women in Leadership shortly after graduating from college. It was, in fact, Dr. Laura Murillo who invited me to my first meeting. And I sat in that first meeting, among Latina lawyers, accountants, businesswomen and politicians (among others) and was just hooked. […]

Filed Under: Around the town, Blog, People & Profiles Tagged With: HWIL, Sandra Fernandez, Women's History Month

Meet Dr. Laura Murillo

March 5, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez 1 Comment

Part of our Women’s History Month series. Dr. Laura Murillo was named president and chief executive officer of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) in 2007. Under her leadership, with the support of HHCC’s Board of Directors, membership and revenues have increased and HHCC has become one of the largest chambers in the country. […]

Filed Under: Blog, People & Profiles Tagged With: Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, HWIL, Laura Murillo, Sandra Fernandez, Women's History Month

HWIL Networking Mixer on Thursday, January 29, 2015

January 20, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez 1 Comment

An invitation from Hispanic Women in Leadership: Keep those new year’s resolutions for healthy eating and come out to support HWIL’s community partner Executive Chef Marcela Perez’s new business venture. WHAT: HWIL Networking Mixer WHEN: Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 5:30-8:00 p.m. WHERE: Skinny Rita’s Grille, 4002 N. Main St. (in the Heights), Houston TX […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: HWIL, January 2015, networking, Skinny Rita's Grille

Meet the HWIL Board

August 11, 2014 by Sandra Fernandez 1 Comment

Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL) recently held an event to introduce their new Officers and Board of Directors to members and supporters. From their site: Officers: R. A. Lopez, President Gloria Guerra, Vice President Alba Hernandez, Treasurer Cecilia Davila, Secretary Maria “Curly” Alvarado, Parliamentarian Board of Directors: Elba De Melo, Director – Memberships Dr. Elizabeth […]

Filed Under: Blog, Community Tagged With: HWIL, photos, Sandra Fernandez

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