FHPW OCTOBER QUARTERLY MEETING
POWER UP YOUR POLITICAL CLOUT!
Power Up. Speak Up. Lead the Change.
Houston Businesswomen have influence. Now it’s time to put that influence to work! Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation about Powering Up the Political Clout of Houston Businesswomen and building a stronger voice in the civic and political conversations that shape our businesses, our communities, and our future.
We welcome Dr. Jennifer Clark as our keynote speaker, bringing insight, perspective, and inspiration to this timely conversation. Come ready to connect, engage, and discover how your voice can make a difference.We have invited local politicians to join us so you can have real conversations and have a role in shaping our community!
The Nominating Committee of FHPW is pleased to announce the 2027 Slate of Officers:
President-Elect: Renee C. Lee, CyFair Express Network of ABWA
Vice-President: Judy Moses, Society of Women Engineers - Houston Area Section
Treasurer: - Open -
Recording Secretary: Ebony Mitchell, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses of Greater Houston
Administrative Secretary: Darlene Murdock, Association of periOperative Regisstered Nurses of Greater Houston
We are excited for the diversity of experience and member organizations that will be represented if elected for the 2027 board to join Debra Dunn-Mansfield, current President-Elect, to lead FHPW into the future of serving our professional member organizations and the community.
The 2027 Election will be conducted at the FHPW Quarterly meeting, October 26, 2026. We encourage each member organization's delegate or representative to attend to participate in the election.
Respectfully submitted,
Nayab Contractor,
FHPW Immediate Past President and Nominating Committee Chair
** Member organizations should make sure to have at least one member in attendance at the meeting available to vote as a delegate in the election. We may also be voting on bylaw amendments that your delegate should review before the meeting.
Federation of Houston Professional Women
FHPW unites women from diverse member organizations to enrich relationships and expand leadership, partnership, and educational opportunities.
An extension of business women's current member organizations, FHPW provides stewardship, mentorship, and partnerships in the Greater Houston and surrounding communities to connect and transform the networking experience by recognizing women of excellence and building pathways to help members achieve their aspirations.
Through its Endowment Fund the Federation has provided over $67,000 in educational scholarships at the C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. It is this giving back that helps to ensure there will be a next generation of Houston professional women.
FHPW Educational Foundation
The FHPW Educational Foundation awards scholarships and gifts to aid and advance the education and knowledge of women in the community.
The Foundation has given in excess of $600,000 in scholarships and educational grants to women in the greater Houston Area.
Scholarship Applications for 2027 will open in December, 2026.
5:30 - Networking | Meeting 6-8 p.m.
Meetings held at
The Ballroom at Tanglewood
5430 Westheimer Way
Houston, TX. 77056
Please Consider an FHPW™ Sponsorship
Individuals and organizations who support FHPW with sponsorships will ensure the Federation is able to continue its work into the future, and contribute to scholarships. Sponsorships can be made any time of the year: Sponsorship via PayPal or sponsor the Gala
Event Registration (opens in new tab)
Quarterly Networking Events, Special Educational Events, Fundraising Events and the Annual Women of Excellence Awards Gala. Plan to join us in 2026, on January 26, April 27, July 27, and October 26! Register for Quarterly Events here.
FHPW Membership
FHPW Members are business and professional organizations that support the advancement of women in business and support women's interests. Learn more...
EF Scholarship Application (opens in new tab)
The Annual Scholarship Application process is now closed for the 2026 Scholarships. Texas women attending a Texas college or university are encouraged to apply for 2027 late in 2026 when the application opens again. For now, you can view requirements.
Women of Excellence Gala
FHPW hosts an annual Women of Excellence Awards Gala honoring a woman from each member organization, and the Educational Foundation presents it's scholarship award winners. 2026 Gala was held September 19th. Photos coming soon!
FHPW HCC Scholarship Endowment (opens in new tab)
Since making an initial donation of $10,000 for an endowment fund for a Houston Community College Scholarship through the HCC Foundation, funding continues and we need your help to reach the goal of an additional $15,000. It will provide a scholarship to a woman at HCC on behalf of the Federation. Go here for more information and link to donate. Thank you!