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For over 25 years, the Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association has held an annual spring luncheon in recognition of female leaders who have, through their leadership and community contributions, championed and inspired change. Past honorees may be viewed HERE.
CBWLA is thrilled to announce Ms. Staci LaToison as the 2025 "Woman of Distinction" Honoree for our Annual Spring Luncheon. Scroll down to read more about our 2025 Woman of Distinction, Ms. Staci LaToison! |
Photos from our 2023 Annual Spring Luncheon, featuring Helen Wan, CBWLA's 2023 Woman of Distinction Honoree.
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Doors open at 11:30 AM Texas State Aquarium CITGO Skyline Room (Caribbean Journey Exhibit) 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 |
Sponsorship, Individual Tickets, and Scholarship Information. |
Proceeds from the luncheon go to CBWLA’s scholarship fund for young women in the Coastal Bend area.
About CBWLA's 2025 Luncheon Speaker & Woman of Distinction
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Staci LaToison is an award-winning investor, podcaster, speaker, consultant, author, and founder of Dream Big Ventures, a WBENC- and NMSDC-certified women- and minority-owned global consulting and professional services firm. Dream Big Ventures specializes in project controls, procurement, strategic planning, digital marketing, professional development, and keynote speaking. Leveraging 22 years of international leadership at Chevron—where she managed global teams and billion-dollar budgets across five continents, including expat assignments in China and Angola—Staci now partners with corporate clients and government agencies to deliver winning innovative solutions.
Through her podcast Her Money Moves and Her Money Moves Summits, Staci demystifies the financial world, inspiring women to take control of their professional careers, financial futures and build generational wealth. She invests in women-led and diverse-led startups, hosting empowering workshops, and fostering a vibrant community dedicated to encouraging women and girls to dream bigger. Staci also leads impactful initiatives through her nonprofit, the Dreamgirls Foundation, which is dedicated to mobilizing women and youth through entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and community-building efforts. Her accomplishments include being honored with “Staci LaToison Day” in Houston and Her Money Moves Day in Harris County. Staci was named the 2025 Woman of Distinction by the Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association and 2025 Global Business Innovation Icon by the Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas. She was recognized as one of 2024’s Top 30 Influential Women in Houston and one of the Most Influential Latinas by Latino Leaders Magazine. She received the Mendoza Ventures’ Funder of the Year, L'ATTITUDE Ventures Game Changer Award, the Chase Latina Executive Achievement Award, and the Houston Business Journal Women Who Mean Business in Energy Award. A proud Latina and single mother of two, Staci has been featured in Forbes and Nasdaq and was selected for Finland’s prestigious 90 Day Finn Program. She serves on several boards, including the University of Houston, Angeles Investors, Houston Hospice, and Discovery Green Conservancy. Staci is also a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association and Women Presidents Organization. |
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