Celebrating Women's History Month

Sponsored by: Judy Foston Standford - Foston International Communications Inc.

Women History Month is an opportunity to celebrate Houston’s Women Accomplishments

Women in Houston such as Barbara Jordan, Olga Solis, Maria Rios, Jewel McGowen, Laura Murillo, Hattie Mae White, Christina Adair, Dr Polly Turner, Kathy Whitmire, Jacqueline Bostic, Irma Diaz Gonzalez, Faye Bryant, Martha Turner, Maxine Mesinger, Yolanda Navarro Black, Algenita Scott Davis, Vanessa Wyche, Donna Cole, Nelly Fraga, and Dr. Dorothy Caram, have all played essential roles in the movements for women’s rights.

Judy Foston Stanford

Judy Foston Stanford is the Founder and President of Foston International Communications, Inc. She has over 35 years of experience in marketing, public relations, advertising, special events, and TV and radio marketing and production; with a distinctive ability to understand trends and derive optimal business solutions that leverage competitive advantage.

Prior to establishing Foston International, Inc., Judy worked for Fortune 500 companies in sales and marketing, where she employed her exceptional skill sets, initiative, problem solving abilities and positive attitude to lead and achieve extraordinary results. During this period, she handled various organizational tasks, thriving in her ability to be versatile in function, yet creative in action.

In 1984, Judy established a full-service communications company, Foston International, Inc., focused on marketing, advertising, public relations, video production, and special events. She was the creator and executive producer for the Sammy Davis Jr. Awards (benefitting The Peoples' Workshop for Visual and Performing Arts); The Wash Allen television/radio shows which she syndicated nationally through ABC Radio Network and independently; and the Coca-Cola Variety Celebrity Revue, which the shows were broadcasted on ABC 13 television in Houston. The Wash Allen TV Show is currently the longest running TV Show in Houston.

Judy was also instrumental in organizing and promoting the Coca-Cola “Share The Dream” Essay Contest for high school students, which she handled for 15 years. Under the umbrella of Foston International, Inc., Over the years, Judy has successfully provided diverse services to various companies including Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola USA, Colgate-Palmolive, Waverly Nolley Law Firm, Texas Women Empowerment Foundation (TWEF), HEB Pantry, Communication Workers of America (CWA), Garcia Hamilton & Associates, Houston Community College System, Harris County Democratic Party, Kroger, KPRC-TV (NBC Affiliate), Wendy Davis for Governor, Beto O’Rourke for Texas Senate and Governor, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, First Tuesday PAC, Lone Star Project, National School Board Association, Texas Southern University and many others.

She has worked directly with different celebrities including Beyonce, James Brown, Ben Vereen, Jose Feliciano, Anthony Pena, Bobby Womack, Janet Dubois, Greg Anderson (Electric Horseman), Freda Payne, Roger Moseley, Maurice Hines, Robert Guillaume, Olivia Brown, O. C. Smith, Dixie Brown, Victor Rivers, the Laws - Hubert, Ronnie, Eloise, and Debra amongst many others. Through creativity and determination, she has effectively carved a niche for her brand, earning a recognizable reputation for consistency, and bringing immediate results

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