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Registration is now open for Cohort V! Click the button to register today.

About L.E.A.D. East End 

L.E.A.D. East End is dedicated to developing and coaching next-level management, focusing on individuals and companies aiming to advance their careers and businesses. This educational series emphasizes the value of professional development and community involvement.

The 6-month program consists of six customized sessions, guided by East End business and community leaders who share best practices for emerging leaders in today's business environment. For additional information contact chamber@eecoc.org.

Building the East End's Emerging Leaders

  • Chamber Members Only
  • Max 20 participants 
  • Pricing: $1,500 
  • 6-month Program + Graduation Celebration 
  • 2 Hour Courses | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
  • At various East End business locations 

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Understanding Leadership and Management
Managing Company Culture
The difference between Sales and Marketing and its impact on Revenue Generation
Inspirational Success Stories
Learning about the rich history of the East End and its importance to Houston
Exclusive introductions to East End C-Suite business leaders

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be available February 2025
East End Chamber Board of Directors will review, and approve all applications that meet eligibility requirements.
The class is limited to 20 members.

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Thank You to Our 2025 L.E.A.D. East End Sponsors

Shared L.E.A.D. Sponsor
Supporting L.E.A.D. Sponsor

Sponsorship Opportunities

EXCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ADVANCEMENT DEVELOPMENT SPONSOR | $10,000

  • L.E.A.D East End Class of 2024 Presented by (Your Company Logo)
    • Opportunity to make brief remarks at the start of each program day
    • Brand recognition on day-of materials
    • Name listed on website
  • Opportunity for a company representative to speak at various events during the program
  • Enroll 2 participants in the program
  • Opportunity to host session day at the site
  • Reinforce the impact of your organization by sharing a collateral piece with participants
  • Present remarks at the Opening and Graduation Programs

SHARED L.E.A.D SPONSOR | $5,000

  • L.E.A.D East End Class of 2024 Supported by (Your Company Logo)
    • Opportunity to make brief remarks at the start of each program day
    • Brand recognition on day-of materials
    • Name listed on website
  • Opportunity to host session day at the site
  • Enroll 1 participant in the program
  • Opportunity for a company representative to speak at various events during the program
  • Reinforce the impact of your organization by sharing a collateral piece with participants

SUPPORTING L.E.A.D SPONSOR | $2,000

  • L.E.A.D East End Class of 2025 Supported by (Your Company Name)
  • Opportunity to make brief remarks at one of the six programs
  • Brand recognition on day-of materials
  • Name listed on Chamber website
  • Enroll 1 participant in the program
  • Reinforce the impact of your organization by sharing a collateral piece with participants

L.E.A.D. Alumni

2024 L.E.A.D. East End Members - Cohort IV

2023 L.E.A.D. PARTICIPANTS

Tiffany Tillotson
New Hope Housing, Inc.

Rick English
New Hope Housing, Inc.

Cherise Childs
New Hope Housing, Inc.

Lilya Keeton
New Hope Housing, Inc.

Christy Yuen
Excargo Services

Obed Canjura
El Centro De Corazon

Fernando Perez
SERJobs

Tamara Hoodye
 HCC Southeast College

Esther Reyes
HCC Southeast College

Kryshon Bratton
Piper Whitney Construction LLC

Gloria Zenteno
Barrio Dogs

Crystal Garcia
Cottonwood Closing Company,LLC

Ronnie Palitos
Stage Ready

Natasha Ainsworth
 Port Houston

Cathryn Martinez
Calpine Corporation

Eddie Soto
Space City Credit Union

Mackenzie Wolf

Houston East End Chamber of Commerce

 

2022 L.E.A.D. PARTICIPANTS

Alejandra Campos-Guerrero
Houston Community College SE

Ebony Fleming
BakerRipley

Bianca Gaytan
El Centro de Corazon

Willi Gerami
West Gulf Maritime Association

Lexie Graham
 Excargo Services

Alberto Mancillas
BakerRipley

Marissa Martinez 
SERJobs

Diana Mercado
New Hope Housing,Inc

James Nash 
West Gulf Maritime Association

Chinwenwor Ofuru
West Gulf Maritime Association

Michael Perez 
SERJobs

Virginia Perez 
West Gulf Maritime Association

Eva Quiroz
East End District

Patricia Rosas
The Center for Pursuit

Brenda Ruiz
Port Houston

Diana Trevino
Houston East End Chamber of Commerce

Lucinea Canyfer Vasquez
Taqueria Monchys

Fermin Alfredo Vasquez
Taqueria Monchys

Anaida Vazquez
VICO Mfg, Inc.

Chelsea Wauson
West Gulf Maritime Association

Terrick Wyatt
BakerRipley

Veronica Zavala
Regions Bank

2022019 L.E.A.D. PARTICIPANTS

Joseph Toussaint 
CenterPoint Energy

Hector Beltran 
Morales Funeral Home

Jean Carlo Enriquez
NRG

Jamaur Barnes
BakerRipley

Jorge Olvera   
El Centro de Corazon

Claire Bey
Houston Golf Association

Lauren Mayorga 
HCC

Shamika Piggee 
New Hope Housing, Inc.

Mou Sarkar
SERJobs

Felicia Hines   
SERJobs

Citlalli Martinez   
West Gulf Maritime Association

Karina Lazoya 
BakerRipley

Yesenia Rios 
El Centro de Corazon

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