Suzan Deison ....................................... CEO/President/Founder, Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Suzan Deison

CEO, President & Founder, Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce

uzan Deison is a native Housto-

Snian, who has dedicated her life to working and volunteering in the nonprofit arena. Whether it’s helping a woman succeed in business, helping a child achieve their fullest potential, or advocating for people with disabilities, Suzan is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Suzan’s influence has encouraged countless women to develop and enhance vital business relationships and to believe in themselves. Suzan always attributes her success to others, and she continues to gain support for the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) through her selflessness and passion for others. Suzan began her career at the Conroe Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and because of her entrepreneurial talent, became a very successful business owner of several entrepreneurial companies. She has helped raise several million dollars for nonprofits, including Easter Seals, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and area chambers of commerce. She served on the Montgomery County Library Board, was an advocate for Tri County MHMR, and was a Co-Chair for the Cattle Baron’s Ball. She currently serves as President of the Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy Foundation, serves on the Board of the March of Dimes, and the ELT of the American Heart Association. She was recognized for her many contributions to our community by being named as one of the 2013 Women on the Move by Texas Executive Women. In 2014, she was honored in Forbes magazine as a Texas Women Business Leader, and also honored as a 2014 Channel 13’s Woman of Distinction. Suzan has the distinction and honor of serving as President of three Houston chambers of commerce, including founding the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, (GHWCC) where she serves as CEO and President. Under her leadership, the GHWCC has grown to be one of the fastest growing chambers in the United States. She also founded the Greater Houston Women’s Hall of Fame and the Greater Houston Conference for Women. Suzan created STEAM TOWN USA, an initiative to increase exposure of third grade girls’ interest in math, technology, and science through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) concepts, improve grades and graduation rates, and encourage girls to pursue STEAM careers. Since its inception, the program has graduated over 550 girls. Suzan’s vision for empowering women has led the GHWCC to expand internationally. The GHWCC has influenced business leaders in London and Mexico City to start a women’s chamber of commerce. Suzan and the GHWCC believe that when we empower women, we help empower communities and the world. Suzan boasts that her greatest accomplishment is her family. She is a proud mother of three accomplished, loving children, Melanie George, Grant Phillips, and Taylor Deison, and grandmother of seven talented and beautiful grandchildren, Morgan, Madison and Montana Isbell, Meagin Small, Lauren, Chloe, and Grey Phillips. She recently became a great grandmother of a beautiful baby girl, Scarlett Small. Suzan lives in the Upper Kirby District with her supportive husband, Joe and beautiful daughter, Taylor.

Suzan Deison CEO, President & Founder Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce

3201 Kirby Drive Suite 400 Houston, TX 77098 713-782-3777 www.ghwcc.org

Congrats Suzan!

On being selected as a Top Influential Woman in Houston and as a Houston Icon Honoree. Suzan Deison

Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce CEO / President / Founder

Suzan is the founder of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce as well as these outstanding initiatives:

Greater Houston Conference for Women

The purpose of the Greater Houston Conference for Women is to educate, inspire and empower business women and provide a venue for businesses to reach women. The conference brings internationally known speakers to share their stories of success and hosts a series of breakout sessions on topics that are specific to functional - or industry - based professional development.

Thought Leaders Institute

The Thought Leaders Institute provides a professional forum for provocative and confidential discussions. How many times have you wished for an advisory board of interesting peers who are there to help with answers? How often have you met an equal at an event and engaged in dialogue that energized you and provided inspiration? Imagine having a group of like women leaders — women you can count on for their shared experience, success and clarity.

Greater Houston Women’s Hall of Fame Gala

The Hall of Fame Gala recognizes extraordinary women who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women and improved the quality of life for future generations of Houstonians.

STEAM Town, USA

STEAM Town, USA is an after-school program that seeks to increase exposure of third grade girls to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) concepts, improve grades and graduation rates, and encourage girls to pursue STEAM careers. CC

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A nonprofit business organization of highly influential and diverse women and men dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of women through avenues of leadership, education, advocacy, and mentoring. Join today at www.ghwcc.org!