{"id":420077,"date":"2026-08-29T08:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T08:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/420077\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T08:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T08:40:39","slug":"women-of-distinction-to-honor-latina-leadership-sept-4th-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/420077\/","title":{"rendered":"Women of Distinction to Honor Latina Leadership. Sept. 4th\u00a0in Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) proudly announces its 2026 Women of Distinction Honorees\u201412 extraordinary Texas Latinas whose leadership, vision, innovation and service are helping shape the future of Texas. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

Texas Border Business<\/p>\n

AUSTIN, Texas \u2013\u00a0The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) proudly announces its 2026 Women of Distinction Honorees\u201412 extraordinary Texas Latinas whose leadership, vision, innovation and service are helping shape the future of Texas.<\/p>\n

On Friday, September 4, in Austin, TAMACC will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, elected officials, professionals, community advocates and emerging leaders for the TAMACC Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon.<\/p>\n

This is more than an awards luncheon.<\/p>\n

It is a room you want to be in.<\/p>\n

It is where accomplished leaders come together, relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and new opportunities can begin. It is an opportunity to meet people who are making things happen across Texas\u2014and to make sure you are part of the conversation.<\/p>\n

BE IN THE ROOM.<\/p>\n

Be in the room to celebrate 12 remarkable Texas Latinas whose stories reflect perseverance, courage, achievement, and a commitment to making a difference.<\/p>\n

Be in the room to hear their stories\u2014and be inspired by what is possible when women lead with purpose and determination.<\/p>\n

Be in the room to connect with influential leaders from business, government, education, healthcare, law, media and community organizations.<\/p>\n

Be in the room to expand your network, discover new opportunities and build relationships that can lead to partnerships, collaborations and business.<\/p>\n

Be in the room to support and celebrate the growing influence of Latina leadership in Texas.<\/p>\n

And most importantly, be in the room with the people helping shape the future of Texas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis luncheon is about more than recognizing accomplishments,\u201d said TAMACC Chairman Jonathan Olvera. \u201cIt is about recognizing what is possible when Latinas lead. These honorees are a testament to that truth. Their achievements elevate all of Texas, and it is our privilege to celebrate their excellence, courage and unwavering commitment to service.\u201d<\/p>\n

TAMACC President and CEO Pauline E. Anton added, \u201cWe are proud to honor not only today\u2019s changemakers but also the emerging voices of tomorrow. Together, they represent the strength, vision and future of the Latina community in Texas and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the luncheon are available.\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0www.tamacc.org<\/a>\u00a0or contact\u00a0(512) 444\u20115727<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Event Details:<\/p>\n

Friday, September 4, 2026, 11:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/p>\n

Hilton Austin Airport Hotel, 9515 Hotel Drive, Austin, Texas 78719 | Ballroom<\/p>\n

2026 Honorees:<\/p>\n

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Ashley Alaniz-Moyer<\/p>\n

Executive Director<\/p>\n

Hispanic Scholarship Consortium<\/p>\n

Georgetown<\/p>\n

Leads Hispanic Scholarship Consortium, promoting Latino student success and college access. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Rosaura De Los Santos Bailey<\/p>\n

Director of Government & Community Affairs<\/p>\n

Port of Corpus Christi Authority<\/p>\n

Corpus Christi<\/p>\n

Manages community and government relations with a focus on infrastructure and workforce development. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Laura Ramos James<\/p>\n

Owner<\/p>\n

Ramos James Law, PLLC<\/p>\n

Austin<\/p>\n

Founder of Ramos James Law, advocating for underrepresented communities and mentoring women attorneys. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Cynthia Landez<\/p>\n

Project Manager<\/p>\n

KCI Technologies<\/p>\n

San Antonio<\/p>\n

Civil engineer and transportation expert, committed to mentoring women and community building. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Maria \u201cIsabel\u201d L\u00f3pez<\/p>\n

PromoSalud<\/p>\n

Executive Director<\/p>\n

Austin<\/p>\n

Public health advocate, leading health equity initiatives and disaster recovery efforts. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Erika Guti\u00e9rrez Mart\u00ednez<\/p>\n

Assistant Director<\/p>\n

City of Laredo Public Health Department<\/p>\n

Laredo<\/p>\n

Public health leader, building organizational capacity and fostering community partnerships. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Maria Tayde Montero<\/p>\n

Founder & Owner<\/p>\n

Montero Farms<\/p>\n

McAllen<\/p>\n

Built Montero Farms from scratch, supporting women entrepreneurs, and passing resilience to her daughters. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Alicia Perez-Hodge<\/p>\n

Community Advocate<\/p>\n

Co-Founder, Hispanic Advocate and Business Leaders of Austin (HABLA)<\/p>\n

Austin<\/p>\n

Public servant and community leader, strengthening Latino civic life and education. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Fabiana Mel\u00e9ndez Ruiz<\/p>\n

Founder and CEO<\/p>\n

Refuerzo Collaborative<\/p>\n

Kyle<\/p>\n

Communications strategist, empowering women and Latinos through storytelling and community engagement. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Roxana Segovia<\/p>\n

Founder<\/p>\n

Dream Couture<\/p>\n

Waco<\/p>\n

Fashion designer and founder of Dream Couture, providing prom dresses to empower young women. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Susan Warner-Sanchez, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

Associate Vice Chancellor of Special Projects, Office of the Chancellor<\/p>\n

Austin Community College<\/p>\n

Austin<\/p>\n

She advances student success and community impact at Austin Community College. Courtesy image<\/p>\n

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Ang\u00e9lica Robles Z\u00fa\u00f1iga<\/p>\n

Founder and Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n

Robles Welders & Construction, LLC<\/p>\n

Mercedes<\/p>\n

She built multiple businesses, mentoring entrepreneurs while balancing family and education. Courtesy image<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) proudly announces its 2026 Women of Distinction Honorees\u201412…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":420078,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133,146324,146325,1910,1472,146326,81353,40649,146327,146328],"class_list":["post-420077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news","tag-be-in-the-room","tag-latina-leadership","tag-leadership","tag-rio-grande-valley","tag-texas-association-of-mexican-american-chambers-of-commerce-tamacc","tag-texas-border-business","tag-women-in-business","tag-women-in-leadership","tag-women-of-distinction"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420077","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=420077"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/420077\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/420078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=420077"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=420077"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=420077"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}