2026–2027Board of Directors
Meet the leadership team building a stronger network and lifting other women across the Houston construction industry.
Our Mission
Building a stronger business network through empowering, encouraging, equipping, educating and elevating women in the construction industry.
Our Vision
Leveling the playing field for women in construction.
Executive Officers
Lauren Records
President
INSURICA
A trusted advisor at INSURICA who leads with empathy and active listening, drawing on prior experience in women's health and pediatric behavioral health to help organizations grow while mitigating risk.
Angela Covington
President Elect
Taylor Ryan
Managing Director at Taylor Ryan with 15+ years of recruitment experience across oil & gas, multifamily, and commercial real estate; an active BOMA member and guest speaker on talent recruitment and retention.
Kaleena Lamb
Past President
Facility Operations & Construction
A construction and facility operations professional known for her attention to detail, safety commitment, and solution-oriented approach, with a passion for continuous learning and growth.
Monik Hernández
Treasurer
NW Safety, Inc.
Founder and Principal of NW Safety, a Houston occupational safety firm specializing in OSHA compliance and bilingual workforce development, and an advocate for safer workplaces and next-generation safety leaders.
Directors
Ali-Marie Brooks
Director of Membership
Ruppert Landscape
A Northern Virginia native who began as an estimator and grew into Senior Estimator and Business Development Manager at Ruppert Landscape; passionate about family, reading, and staying active.
Zelda Azua
Director of Philanthropy
Boko's Builders — Founding Member
A Texas native with residential and commercial construction experience and a founding member of Boko's Builders, active with the Texas Ramp Project, Children's Shelter of San Antonio, and Rebuilding Together.
Seat Open
Director of Marketing & Communications
This seat is open for the 2026–2027 term. If you have a background in marketing, communications, or social media and want a bigger role in the chapter, we would love to hear from you.
Express interestSeat Open
Director of Events & Professional Development
This seat is open for the 2026–2027 term. If you enjoy building programs and bringing people together, this is a direct way to shape the chapter's calendar and member experience.
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