L.E.A.D. East End
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.
EXCLUSIVE - MEMBERS ONLY
Understanding Leadership and Management
Managing Company Culture
Diversity in the Workforce
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 January 2025.
East End Chamber Board of Directors will review, and approve all applications that meet eligibility requirements.
The class is limited to 20 members.
2024 L.E.A.D. East End Members - Cohort IV
Thank You to Our 2024 L.E.A.D. East End Sponsors
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 2024 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
- Reinforce the impact of your organization by sharing a collateral piece with participants
L.E.A.D. Alumni
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