HerStory Award

Dr. Mrs. Veronica I. Ufoegbune is a Multi-Talented Transformational Community Leader, a dedicated mother of four wonderful children, as well as a mother to many in the community. She is a loving and caring wife, an eloquent  Keynote Speaker, a Professor of Education, a former City Manager, an Executive Director of School Programs, an  Inspirational Speaker, a Published Author, a Dynamic Facilitator, a State Trainer of Educators, a Guide and a Mentor.

The seed was planted for global impact when Jacque and her husband spent two years in the Peace Corps in Liberia, West Africa. That seed grew through transitioning through corporate life and then into her first own business.

Dr. J. Ester Davis grew up in the Houston area with parents who taught her the value of education and service to others. Her father served in World War II and was a patriot, even though the family endured racial segregation and discrimination. They knew that their own value was bestowed by God.

Irma, is a determined and ambitious individual, has always strived to pursue the American dream since leaving her hometown of Madera Chihuahua, México. Her personal journey serves as a testament to the values of resilience, vitality, and hard work, inspiring other Latinas along the way.

For the last 13 years, Dr. Amy Anderson has been sharing her passion for communication studies with college and university students. She strives to be a charismatic teacher who is knowledgeable, personable, and engaging.

For over four decades, Debra Poneman, bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her system used by hundreds of thousands pf people around the world to live not only success and abundance, but deep happiness and profound inner fulfillment.

A Fighter for Her Community… that’s the phrase that is most often associated with the name Margo Lomax Davidson.

Mrs. Norma Guevara is a Woman of Courage, committed community volunteer and gifted artist. As a woman of deep faith, Mrs. Guevara desires to love others by sharing her talents wherever she can.

Lady Alicia Hamilton is the Founder of the New World Network, an International OTT (Over-the-Top) digital streaming and distribution platform broadcasting anytime - anyplace - anywhere in the world with Internet connectivity.

Mrs. Rafia Hasina is a world traveler, unique storyteller, community connector and entrepreneurial speaker. With a Master’s in Philosophy and Sociology, Mrs. Hasina has traveled to many places and explored many sectors of work, such as social research, education, women entrepreneurship and health research.

Dr. Pamela Sandico Zapanta is a retired dentist and mother of two sons, who has demonstrated a strong commitment to giving back to the community, making a positive impact in the lives of others, and promoting healthcare and education for those in need.

Joan Chanman-Forbes is the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Los Angeles, California and the Executive Director of OUR CHILDREN THE FUTURE INC. She is a longtime volunteer in her community and is very passionate about the work she has done and continues to do.

Raluca Heim is a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. She is passionate about discovering what drives human behavior and how mental and emotional healing can occur with internal tools, versus the external. She lives with the intention to serve others rather than to help them, believing that serving implies a relationship between equals.