Wednesday, June 7, 2023

TAMACC'S 2023 Women of Distinction

JUNE 7, 2023

MEET THE 2023 TAMACC WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Join Us For This Inspiring Event Celebrating Latina Empowerment

Dr. Ashley Bose

Medical Director, Ashley Pediatrics and Industrial Health Works

Edinburg

Dr. Ashely Bose is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician practicing in the Rio Grande Valley. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with Honors from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine.

Evelyn Cano

President & Co-Founder, Disability Chamber of Commerce RGV; Co-Owner, Grande Produce

Pharr

Evelyn Cano is a passionate disability advocate, presenter, and inclusion specialist. Her dedication stems from her son's autism diagnosis, she left her teaching career to create programs for him and eventually co-founded the Disability Chamber of Commerce Rio Grande Valley (DCC-RGV) to provide inclusive employment opportunities in South Texas.

Laura Lopez Cano

Visual Artist, Laura Lopez Cano Art Studio

El Lago

Laura Lopez Cano is a renowned artist, entrepreneur, and advocate known for her captivating artworks depicting womanhood, culture, and heritage. With a background in fine arts and fashion illustration, she empowers women and promotes healing through expressive art, inspiring personal growth and self-awareness.

Michelle Cohen

Hays County Commissioner Precinct 2

Kyle

Dr. Michelle Cohen, Hays County Commissioner of Precinct 2, prioritizes equity and protecting the vulnerable. With a background in organizational leadership, she formed Hays Latinos United to address disparities during the pandemic. Now in public office, she focuses on infrastructure, transparency, and healthcare access for all residents.

Deborah L. Cordova

Founding Member/Manager, Walsh McGurk Cordova Nixon, PLLC

Edinburg

Deborah L. Cordova, an accomplished attorney and community leader, has made significant contributions to the legal profession and her community. As a founding member of Walsh McGurk Cordova Nixon, PLLC, she demonstrates exceptional leadership, advocacy, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Marie Salazar Garcia

Business Development Representative, SAMES, Inc.

McAllen

Marie Salazar Garcia is a dedicated Business Development Representative at SAMES, Inc., specializing in real estate, land development, and economic development. Her passion for community service and empowering women, along with her notable leadership and charitable contributions, make her an inspiring figure in her community.

Luz Lopez-Guerrero

Director of Growth & Broker Relations, WellMed Medical Management

Austin

Luz Lopez-Guerrero is a compassionate advocate and community leader serving Austin's aging population and Hispanic community. As the Director of Growth and Broker Relations at WellMed Medical Management, Inc., she educates and connects individuals with Medicare resources, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact through extensive board and committee involvement.

Dr. Alicia Mercado-Castro

Retired Educator

Pflugerville

Dr. Alicia Mercado-Castro, a retired educator from Pflugerville, Texas, devoted her professional career to enhancing educational opportunities for Hispanic students. Her contributions include implementing a second language program, a pioneering bilingual program, and developing a research-based child-initiated approach to teaching and learning, empowering students to become active participants in their education.

Dr. Luisa Montoya

Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Matters

Kingwood

Dr. Luisa Montoya, a bilingual banking executive and community advocate, defied the odds to become a respected leader in finance. Originally from Colombia, she overcame limited resources as an immigrant and achieved significant career milestones. As CEO of Diversity Matters, she empowers minority entrepreneurs through her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Dr. Rosamaria Murillo

Chief Executive Officer, El Buen Samaritano

Austin

Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, an accomplished leader in public health and human services, is the CEO of El Buen Samaritano. With a profound commitment to serving Hispanic and underserved communities, she raises funding, launches innovative programs, and addresses critical needs, including leading the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Texas.

Venus V. Piñeyro De Hoyos

Founder & CEO, The Inclusion Plus Institute &

Vector U

Austin

Venus Piñeyro De Hoyos, an accomplished CEO and founder of The Inclusion Plus Institute, is dedicated to fostering inclusive cultures and driving innovation. With expertise in change management and diversity, she leverages her extensive experience to empower underrepresented communities and create a lasting impact through strategic leadership practices.

Yvette Reyna

Executive Director, Boerne Education Foundation and Boerne Independent School District Community Partnerships

San Antonio

Yvette Reyna has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a cum laude distinction and a Master of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of the Incarnate Word. As a skilled fundraiser and event planner, she fosters innovative partnerships and supports advocacy, mentoring college students and encouraging them to act and positively impact the community.

Angelica Rosales

Project Director, Sundt Construction

El Paso

Angelica Rosales has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and business development, with a Master of Science in Construction Management and a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Communication. She has served on multiple boards and founded three nonprofits supporting women and children.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Confirm Please

Hello,

I'm Dr. Bengat. I wish to urgently confirm from you if actually you know one Mrs. Jeanne White who claims to be your business associate/partner.

Kindly reconfirm this application put in by Mrs. Jeanne White - she submitted the under-listed bank account information supposedly sent by you to receive the funds on your behalf.

The bank information she applied with are stated thus:

Account Name: Mrs. Jeanne White
Bank name: Citi Bank NA
Bank address: #1230 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Account Number: 013439887655
Routing Number: 2771722
Swift Code: CITIUS30

The said Mrs. Jeanne White is claiming to this office that you are dead and have Instructed that all relevant documentation/Information regarding your Payment/Transfer, be changed to her as the beneficiary of the payment short-listed among the foreign beneficiaries entitled to receive their payment.

For your Information, this Government has approved the total amount of EIGHT MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY, in your favor, prior to the Federal Government instructions/mandate to offset all outstanding payments to the various legal foreign beneficiaries. We need to confirm from you if it's really true that you are dead as mentioned by your Associate.

You should note that, if we do not hear from you, we automatically assume that you are actually dead and the information passed to us by Mrs. Jeanne White is correct. Hence, you are hereby requested to reply to this Email immediately for confirmation, before we proceed with this payment and for us to know the true position of things with you so that we won't make any mistakes/errors in remitting your out-standing payment to a wrong person/account.

Lastly, you are advised to reply back to this email and reconfirm the details of this message if truly you're alive.

Full name................................
Direct telephone number.........
Address....................................
Age...........................................

Your quick response will help us a lot ( lorenzobengat@aliyun.com )

Yours, Sincerely,
Dr. L. Bengat

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Procurement and Educational Opportunities

May 30, 2023

Women of Distinction Luncheon Tickets Now on Sale

Texas Facilities Commission Capitol Complex Phase II

Trade Partner & HUB Outreach Event

The Texas Facilities Commission and JE Dunn Construction invite you to our upcoming Work Package #3 – Capitol Complex Phase II Pre-bid and HUB Outreach event. The project includes two new State office buildings and one block of the Capitol Mall.

All interested trade partners are invited to attend a nonmandatory HUB Outreach Pre-bid meeting. To learn more about how to work with JE Dunn as a trade partner and our Minority Contractor Development program, please join us at this meeting. Take advantage of this meeting and connect with the key stakeholders of this project.

Trades Needed:

structural concrete, miscellaneous steel, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, elevators, glass and glazing, waterproofing, exterior enclosure, and interior finish trades.

Texas Tech University 2023 Small and Historically Underutilized Business Expo

Attend to expand your business opportunities, network with vendors, learn about small and disadvantaged business programs, and have tons of fun.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Third Annual UT Systemwide

HUB Construction Opportunities Webinar

Each institution will present an overview of its construction opportunities from small to large projects. Systemwide there are over $2 billion of major capital projects that are part of the UT System Capital Improvement Program with Notice to Proceed dates that begin in July 2023 or later and an additional $6 billion of projects that could be added to the CIP.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

¡Cómo vender en América Latina a

través del comercio electrónico!

¡Vender a consumidores en línea de América Latina podría ser su próxima gran oportunidad de crecimiento!

COVID ha llevado a 52 millones de nuevos consumidores en línea en toda Latinoamérica. Aprenda cómo puede obtener acceso inmediato a las 330 millones de personas en línea en toda la región sin escribir ningún documento de autorización de aduana, configurar cuentas bancarias o crear infraestructura de marketing, pagos o cumplimiento en la región.

PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN

International Conference on Transportation & Development

In Partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation

This unique international conference collaboration will provide an exclusive opportunity to network, interact, and exchange information with worldwide leaders in the fields of transportation & development and highway and airfield pavements. It will bring together transportation systems and infrastructure practitioners and researchers, operation managers, project/construction managers, academics, and transportation & development practitioners, consultants, and contractors from around the world.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Readiness Training Program for

Historically Underutilized Businesses

The Travis County Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program and the University of Texas at Austin are conducting a two-part readiness training program for HUBs. Funnel One training is for established firms that want to enhance capacity and seek contracting or business opportunities. Funnel Two training is for more advanced minority-owned and women-owned enterprises and small businesses.

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Turner School of Construction Management

Workshop Series

Begins June 15, 2023, and the Deadline to Register is Friday, June 2, 2023

The Turner School of Construction Management Workshop Series is designed to prepare small, minority, and/or women-owned contractors for procurement opportunities. These monthly sessions have been designed to enhance the technical, administrative and managerial skills of growing businesses, which could help build a profitable reputation on projects. Individuals enrolled in this program will gain insight and meaningful tools that help them target quality growth while developing new strategic business relationships.

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