Que Onda Magazine celebrated women leaders in the Houston area during a special recognition event Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m. at MECA at TBH, located at 333 S. Jensen Drive.
The event highlighted influential women who have made an impact in public service, business, sports, and community leadership. Among those recognized was Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock, chair of the METRO Houston Board of Directors, the first Latina to be appointed to that position, along with several elected women from Harris County. The evening showcased the accomplishments of women shaping the future of the Houston region.
ABC13 Houston anchor Samica Knight hosted the program, guiding the audience through the celebration and honoring the contributions of these leaders to their communities.
The event was made possible with support from numerous community partners and sponsors, including Lopez Law Firm, Life Savers, Goya, MECA Houston, Houston City College, Houston First Corporation, United Airlines, Taquerias Arandas, Houston Texans, Telemundo Houston, Funeraria del Angel, Latin Groove, Sylvia Reyes Real Estate, and the Mariachi Festival. Organizers said the goal was to highlight women breaking barriers and leading across civic and professional sectors in Houston.
Harris County Constable Precinct 6 Silvia Treviño praised the women being honored, saying she admired how much they give back to their communities.
“We all have one thing in common—I think we are all public servants in our own right—and I just love that they are being recognized,” Treviño said.
Sonia Corrales, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Area Women’s Center, emphasized the importance of celebrating women and their contributions.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the women in our community and the difference we make. Whether mothers, career women, or leaders in any field, it’s important to uplift women because we are still a marginalized community without full equity and equality,” the honoree said.
Event honoree Blanca Beltran-Robinson noted the magazine’s dedication to community service. “What I love most about Que Onda Magazine is how much they care about the community. Everything I do—hosting events, curating programs—is about giving back, so it’s an honor to be recognized tonight,” she said.
Judge Erika Ramirez reflected on mentorship and empowering future generations.
“We support each other because strong women paved the way for me to have a seat at the table. My goal is for the next generation to surpass me. We have to push each other up, work together, and love each other,” honoree Ramirez said.
The celebration reaffirmed Que Onda Magazine’s commitment to highlighting the leadership and achievements of women shaping Houston’s civic and professional life.