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calculation and pharmacokinetics and a research assistant studying the effects of “The Simulated Weightlessness of Moxifloxacin,” a grant proposal from NASA. She culminated her studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2007.
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Currently, she serves as an advocate in promoting community outreach and economic opportunities on federal economic and community development projects for primary MWSBE's and Section 3 Business Concerns: Identifies and manage relationships with external partnerships and key diversity organizations on behalf of the department. Coordinates business partner relationships, information sessions, solicitation of low-income persons, facilitating/networking events, and sharing program information. Collaborates with workforce coordinator, community organizations, and key leaders to organize and connect employment and contracting opportunities for workers. Work cross-functionally with Relationship Managers, Program Divisions, and Procurement Teams. Monitors progress of events, prepares reports and facilitates communication between all outreach efforts. Establishes and maintains cooperative alliances with community organizations and participates in or speaks at various meetings or other events to share information regarding federal and local programs and/or initiatives.
Mentor, A Business Coach, A Forward Thinker, An Innovator, and A Friend. Since April 1990, Karen Levingston-Franklin has served as an ambassador in building and cultivating the next generation of leaders, business owners, and communities. A seasoned leader and professional in the public and private sector providing innovative solutions that promotes fundraising, fund development, donor relations, public relations/ marketing, and the utilization of certified disadvantaged, minority, women, and small businesses. She serves with the City of Houston, Housing, and Community Development Department, and has served private entities and non-profits including McDonald’s Corporation, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, World Youth Foundation, Inc., and World Youth Foundation Enterprises.
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Forward-thinking Senior Executive with a proven record of accomplishments in business during a 32-year career. Driven and ambitious professional with a natural talent for leading and motivating people to achieve challenging objectives. Effortlessly builds and maintains profitable relationships and team connections; strong influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to drive alignments across executives and peers at all levels. Demonstrated success in assessing potential barriers and developing strategies focused on recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Ability to exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy while effectively relating to people at all levels, internally and externally. Skilled in training and mentoring employees, students, and businesses to develop every person to their full potential.
After graduating, she began her career at CVS Pharmacy. As time went on, she soon realized that becoming a fulltime entrepreneur was her calling and God-given gift. That journey led her to becoming the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of We Care Rx, a Texas-based retail pharmacy located in Memorial City. Established in December 2017, We Care Rx is a full-service retail pharmacy specializing in patient-specific compounding and specialty medication. While continuing to pour into the lives of her patients and employees, Dr. Williams has readily brought her time and talents back to TSU. She eagerly serves as a philanthropist who stands ready to share her passion and knowledge in Pharmaceutical Science in the very classrooms where all her dreams began. Dr. Brandy Williams is the modernday matriarch of her family, creating generational wealth through entrepreneurship and real-estate development. After the untimely murder of her brother in 2008, she became the full-time parent to her 8-year-old nephew, followed by the birth of her son in 2008 and daughter in 2018.
Additionally, she’s a champion that is committed and vested in preparing our youth for sustainable livelihoods in today’s economy. Knowing that empowering youth builds resilience, character, integrity, and wisdom, while fostering and enabling opportunities to bring the world to them through projectbased learning. At the same time, it fosters engagement, and helps them to become healthy and productive members of their communities.
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Karen Levingston-Franklin, MBA Community Involvement Coordinator Housing and Community Development Department Department2100 Travis Street, 9th Floor Houston, Texas 77002 Offic (832) 394-6160 Fax: (832) 395-9670 www.recovery.houstontx.govFax (832) 395-9670
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r. Brandy Williams grew up on the south side of Houston where she attended Evan E. Worthing High School and developed her love for science. She has always had a quest for knowledge and continued learning. During her high school tenure, Dr. Williams attended a Summer Science for Seniors program as
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a cardiology and pharmaceutics research team member. The summer program of research inspired her to seek a degree in pharmaceutical sciences. With a standard she made for herself, Dr. Williams enrolled at Texas Southern University. While matriculating through the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Williams became a tutor in pharmaceutical
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The Soul Influence Entertainment Group. They have been recognized nationally and are looking to deliver their third recording production soon. He’s an education advocate and community leader, educating students on two major initiatives, “Getting Smart about Credit”, and “Teach Children to Save”. Dr. Barnum is currently Managing Partner and President of the Barron’s Awardwinning firm, Practice Management Consultants, LLC. PMC-LLC is a diverse consortium of subject matter experts (SMEs) serving the wealth management industry.
PMC-LLC was founded by Principle and Executive Managing Partner Christian Nwasike. The two of them trained together during their days as Wealth ● Being instrumental in organizing “Hand Advisors at Wells Fargo Advisors. They, along with division presidents Ashla Lane in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief” (Los Angeles), David Taylor III (Chicago), which raised over $40M to support and Dr. Joan Nwasike (Atlanta), drive those affected by Hurricane Harvey and diversity-led growth through supplemental Hurricane Irma professional developmental coaching ● Collaborated with the TMT Music Group & training, community advocacy, and to organize relief efforts for the Golden corporate event consulting. Additionally, PMC-LLC has a speaker’s bureau with a Triangle area providing buses and trucks, r. Marcus L. Barnum wants where he was recognized nationally for roster of talent that is dispatched to firms food, water, and other supplies you to think, execute, and his accomplishments as the number one all over the world. ● Organized and managed Floyd dominate. Clients are always executive within the firm. Practice Management Consultants covering of George Floyd’s surprised at how heMayweather’s makes He has used his financial acumen to be believes America can close the racial and the increasingly funeral complexcosts in Houston, Texas a champion for the consumer community so simplistic. He is no different when as well. Dr. Barnum is national energy- gender wealth gap in ONE GENERATION. ● Managed the negotiation and it comes to the unique approach he efficiency correspondent for a variety of Dr. Barnum is ready for your Onstage organization and co-produced Bun B’s employs to his audiences. and Virtual Presentations, delivering news mediums. He has appeared #HTownTakeover performance for the on NBC, FOX, and thethe CW. upcoming The finance expert ROI by increasing Communication, Dr. Barnum brings over 25 years of CBS, 2022 Rodeo Houston and corporate expertise to his audiences. also has made regular radio appearances Sales, Leadership, Engagement, and 2023 #SouthernTakeover performance His experiences span finance, insurance, on The Gardenline with Randy Lemmon- Competitive Edge. He is unique. He is
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