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 […]
HWIL Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, March 3, 2016
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, […]
HWIL Holiday Soirée and Membership Drive on Thursday, December 10, 2015
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 […]
¡Hay Más Adelante! with Vikki Carr on September 11 & 12, 2015
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 […]
HWIL Scholarship Luncheon featuring Texas First Lady Cecilia P. Abbott on Thursday, June 4, 2015
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 …]]
HWIL Networking Mixer on Thursday, May 14, 2015
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 […]
Meet Hispanic Women in Leadership
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. […]
Meet Dr. Laura Murillo
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. […]
HWIL Networking Mixer on Thursday, January 29, 2015
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 […]
Meet the HWIL Board
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 […]