Lesley Briones: Running For Office - A Completely Unexpected Blessing
Lesley Briones is the first woman, mother, and Latina to serve Precinct 4 of the Harris County Commissioner's Court.
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- Sep 18
- 3 min
Dr. Laura Cortez: Engage and uplift
Rounding out 8 years as Founder and CEO of Cortez Consulting (CCS), Dr. Laura Cortez is ready to continue supporting her community in Austin
- Sep 11
- 3 min
Kori Delapeña: A mom making a difference
Kori DelaPena is an advocate who has spent the last four years working with the Texas Legislature to pass Cati’s Act.
- Sep 6
- 3 min
How representative is "Barbie"?
“Barbie” (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig, is a modern take on Adam and Eve with a twist: Barbie came before Ken. They both live in the...
- Aug 14
- 5 min
Lauren Davis: From turmoil to triumph
Lauren Davis is a former Republican candidate for Dallas County Judge.
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Michelle Vallejo: Home is everything
Michelle Vallejo, a Hidalgo County native, is ready to show Texas’ 15th Congressional District that she is prepared to win.
- Jul 24
- 4 min
Jasmin Flores: Showing up
Jasmin Flores is the Vice Chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party, and the first Latina in DCDP leadership.
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Maria Berriozábal: Politics starts at home
Maria Berriozábal became the first Latina to be elected to the San Antonio City Council in 1981 and ran a historic mayoral campaign in 1991.
- Apr 17
- 4 min
Dr. Karla Duran: Education opening doors
Dr. Karla Duran is running for Northside Independent School District, the fourth largest school district in Texas located in San Antonio.
- Mar 27
- 4 min
Erin Gámez: A heart in Brownsville
Erin Gámez was the first woman elected to Texas House of Representatives District 38, covering parts of Brownsville.
- Feb 6
- 4 min
Annise Parker: Breaking the mold
Annise Parker served as the 61st Mayor of Houston, Texas. Now she's the President of the Victory Institute.
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
Ruth Torres: An independent approach
Ruth Torres recently ran as a write-in, candidate for US Congress, District 5. Torres proudly ran on an independent platform.
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
Deanna Hammond: Agent for change
Deanna Hammond was recently elected Constable in Dallas County, Precinct 2. She is not only the first woman but also the first black woman.
- Oct 17, 2022
- 5 min
Rochelle Garza: Using law as a tool to build
Rochelle Garza, the democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General, is no stranger when it comes to standing up for others.
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Miheala Plesa: Power in representing a community
Mihaela Plesa is currently running as the Democratic Candidate for the Texas House of Representatives in District 70.
- Oct 3, 2022
- 4 min
Crystal Chism: "Don't settle and don't count yourself out."
Crystal Chism is a city councilmember in DeSoto, Texas, an up-and-coming city in southwest Dallas County.
- Aug 29, 2022
- 5 min
Tiffany Burks: People over politics
Tiffany Burks is running for Tarrant County District Attorney.
- Aug 15, 2022
- 4 min
Jessica Dunn: Amplifying Texas voices
Jessica Dunn is the proud new Chief Executive Officer of Leukemia Texas.
- Aug 1, 2022
- 4 min
Victoria Farrar-Meyers: Rolling up her sleeves
Victoria Farrar-Meyers served in Arlington City Council District 7 seat.
- Jul 18, 2022
- 4 min
Uduak Nkanga: Young trailblazer
Uduak Nkanga's education and experience in politics led her to run for Texas House of Representatives, District 113.
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
Kara King: The Power of Listening
Kara King serves as the Mayor of Bee Cave, Texas, as well as a teacher in the Lake Travis Independent School District.
- Apr 4, 2022
- 4 min
Kenda Culpepper: Paving the way for women in law
Kenda Culpepper is the first woman elected as Rockwall County District Attorney.
- Dec 27, 2021
- 4 min
Carol Alvarado: One of Houston's problem solvers
Carol Alvarado serves in the Texas Senate District 6—covering portions of Harris County. In 2021, she engaged in a 15-hour filibuster.
- Dec 6, 2021
- 4 min
Paige Dixon: A resilient force
Paige Dixon ran for Lewisville ISD and Texas House of Representatives, District 65. She is nothing short of a resilient force.
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