Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of Texas for 2025
NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of Texas for 2025. Texas is a state defined by its rich cultural history and powerful economic engine. From the global hubs of Austin and Houston to the dynamic energy of Dallas and San Antonio, the Lone Star State thrives on the strength of its diverse industries, including aerospace and defense, professional services, manufacturing, technology, tourism, and more. At the center of this momentum are women leaders who are driving innovation in boardrooms, research labs, and communities across the state.
This year's honorees include Ioana Bazavan, a Managing Director in Accenture's global security practice. With 26 years of experience in security assessment, organization design, large program management, and managed security operations, Bazavan leads Accenture's security business in the Communications, Media, and Technology industry group for North America, as well as the global high-tech security business. She is known in the security industry for her collaborative, pragmatic, and scalable approaches to large strategic problems and acts as a trusted advisor and executive coach to her clients and colleagues.
We also acknowledge Gabrielle Bryant, Vice President and Cyber Practice Leader at Cadence Insurance. Bryant leads the strategic and operational efforts to help clients understand their cyber risks, implement defenses against emerging threats, and strengthen their overall resilience. Since joining Cadence Insurance, Bryant has played a key role in helping insureds navigate the complex risks of cybersecurity and cyber liability, ensuring clients have access to the most advanced, effective solutions.
Lastly, we celebrate Sheila Lavender, Chief Customer Officer of New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), a provider of water, wastewater, and electricity services to the city of New Braunfels, Texas. Lavender is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience, specializing in delivering strong results by fostering customer-centric company cultures through a focus on customer service and employee satisfaction across diverse industries. She has deep experience in regulated businesses within utilities, telecommunications, banking, and insurance, with regional and national responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Texas for 2025.
Jenna Whitmire (AT&T), Haley Mohl (Uber Advertising), Neisha Strambler-Butler (Intuit), Ashleigh Raymond (Amazon Web Services), Patty Roze (Verizon), Jacqueline Purdy (NCR Atleos), Kim A. Eckert (Kyndryl), Natasha Lefear (Elevance Health), Rosylin Johnson (Thomson Reuters), Elisa Cardnell (Service Women's Action Network), Lisa Chen (ToursByLocals), Heather Hollis (Cornerstone Building Brands), Myra Davis (Texas Children's Hospital), Gabrielle Bryant (Cadence Insurance), Jolene Weinstein (Intege Realty), Gabriella Palmeri (Healthvana, Inc.), Carol Dunnigan (FLASH), Nidhi Bagri (RingCentral), Haley Ackerman (The Zebra), Lynn Langston (PosiGen), Ezinne Okoro (VML), Ioana Bazavan (Accenture), Tiffany Garcia (CBIZ), Shannon Buerk (engage2learn), Lisa Larson (Amplify Credit Union), Kristen Wheaton (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema), Dana Taylor (Lone Star Hazmat Response), Terry Morales (Amegy Bank), Claudine Simson (IBM), Sheila Lavender (New Braunfels Utilities), Barbara-Jane Paris (Cognia), Kara Mings (Stellar Bank), Katie George (Transfr), Melissa Rowan (Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute), Regina Lee (Ankura), Anndrea Brown (Whataburger), Lizet Gomez-Lluguin (FTI Consulting) and Tisha Edmonds (Xebia), and many others.
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