
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
1811 Briar Oaks Lane
Houston, Texas 77027
A Celebration…Inspiration… and a Great Cause
2016 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE HONOREES
The RARE Pearls Women of Excellence Award reflects our commitment to recognize the personal and professional achievements of extraordinary women in the Greater Houston area. This year, we will honor the accomplishments and service of five women who personify excellence in their diverse roles and who are committed to helping to pave the path to success for other women and girls.
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Lauren Anderson
Education and Community Engagement Manager
Houston Ballet
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Vera Bumpers
Chief of Police
Metropolitan Transit Authority
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Susan Distefano
Sr. Vice President and CEO
Children’s Memorial
Hermann Hospital
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Bonnie Dunbar
PhD NAE FRSE
UH Cullen College of Engineering
Former NASA Astronaut
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Dr. Jonita
Wallace Reynolds
Chief Executive Officer
Gulf Coast Community Association
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Be inspired by messages from our 2016 honorees. Their tested and proven “Pearls of Wisdom” will help you to reach new levels of success – personally and professionally.
We believe every girl is gifted with unique and often unrealized potential. It is our mission to help them reach their full potential and become productive women of excellence. Proceeds from this event support our high school mentoring program and scholarship fund.