1,000+
MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY
$6.2 MILLION
RAISED FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
Who We Are
United Way Women’s Initiative is a powerful network of 1,000+ purpose-driven women working together to help our neighbors land on their feet—and stay there. Through volunteerism, professional development, and exclusive events, you’ll connect with women leaders committed to advancing their careers and empowering our Greater Houston community.
Why Join Women's Initiative
You can make an impact on our community when you join the Women’s Initiative! Attend exclusive events, visit Houston-area locations, and interact with dynamic speakers, all while networking with like-minded women!
2026-2027 Women’s Initiative Co-Chairs
Teal Holden
Memorial Hermann
Sarah Trend
ExxonMobil
Your Support Makes a Lasting Difference
Last year, United Way of Greater Houston and our partners helped more than 2 million neighbors access the tools and support they needed to move forward. As a member of the Women’s Initiative, your generosity will help sustain essential programs and resources like the Integrated Client Journey and our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE, to help connect our neighbors to possibility.
Financial Stability
More than 96,400 households increased income, built savings, and secured steady employment.
Healthy Community
More than 156,000 people received essential physical and behavioral health care.
Youth Opportunity
Nearly 112,000 young people gained college or career readiness skills.
Community Resiliency
211 connected 1.3 million people to immediate help, hope, and resources.<
Real Lives, Real Impact
When Bernadette felt stuck, she turned to United Way’s Integrated Client Journey for support. With access to job training, financial coaching, and a network of partners, she began taking steady steps toward the future she envisioned.
Today, she’s purchased a home for her family and returned to school — proof that with the right support, neighbors can achieve their goals and build lasting stability.
Stay Connected!
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Steering Committee
- Courie Anderson SCI
- Carolyn Benton Aiman SBC Global
- Sylvia Barnes Tanda Resources LLP
- Anitra Bogar Woodside Energy
- Cherri Carbonara Carbonara Group
- Ragan Crowell SLB
- Cindy Davey Phillips 66
- Ann Deaton Angeles Wealth Management, LLC
- Paula DesRoches Rice University
- Theresa Einhorn Haynes & Boone, Retiree
- Jennifer Gross ExxonMobil Global Projects Company
- Sara Hallam Logos Preparatory Academy
- Renee Havrilla Monument Chemical
- Gena Helm Williams
- Teal Holden Memorial Hermann Health System
- Lauren Ivers Deloitte
- Jaime Ledford Amegy Bank
- Heide Mairs ExxonMobil, Retiree
- Paige Martin Team Lead & Broker, Houston Properties Team
- Cassandra McZeal ExxonMobil Technology & Engineering
- Desrye Morgan Wells Fargo
- Bunmi Nwandu Enbridge
- Monica Saenz ExxonMobil
- Jackie Shauche Edward Jones
- Sharon Spurlin Plains All American Pipeline, LP
- Sarah Trend ExxonMobil
- Caroline Wachtman Oxy
- Stacey Weltmer ExxonMobil
- Felicia Wilkerson ConocoPhillips
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