The Greater Houston Partnership Presents the 14th Annual Rise to the Top
Celebrating International Women’s Day | Friday, March 7, 2025

Join us for a powerful and inspiring celebration of women in leadership at one of Houston’s most anticipated annual events! This year’s Rise to the Top shines a spotlight on the remarkable journeys of women leaders under the theme #AccelerateAction—a call to drive meaningful progress for future generations.

Speakers Announced!

• Mini Keynote: Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA, Inc. and 2025 Greater Houston Partnership Chair
• Panel Conversation:
  • Moderator: Katie Pryor, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Greater Houston Partnership
  • Panelists:
    • Elizabeth Brock, Vice President, Energy Solutions and Business Service, CenterPoint Energy and Chair, Houston METRO
    • Qiara Suggs, Chief Human Capital Officer, TDECU
    • with more to be announced in the coming weeks!

Why Attend?

• Be Inspired: Gain unique insights as top executives share their stories of perseverance, success, and impact.
• Celebrate Mentorship: Discover how mentorship shaped their careers and learn actionable ways to empower the next generation.
• Honor Achievement: Join us in recognizing the incredible contributions of women leaders driving change in Houston’s business community.

By attending or sponsoring, you’re championing a brighter, more inclusive future for women leaders in Houston and beyond.

Sponsor This Event
Don’t miss the chance to align your brand with a mission to uplift women and demonstrate your commitment to advancing leadership diversity.

For sponsorship details, contact Terry Leibowitz, Sr. Director, Sponsorship and Member Engagement, at 713-824-2403 or tleibowitz@cccbang.com.

Let’s come together to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate action toward a stronger, more inclusive future.