"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."

"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."

"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."

"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

Business Advisor

Clarinda Bell-Fletcher

Clarinda is currently a Global Procurement Category Manager for Marathon Oil. Her 25 years of experience include assignments at LyondellBasell and BP/Amoco. She and her family enjoyed living as Ex-Pats in Luanda, Angola and Baku, Azerbaijan during 2004-2008. She holds a BA, Chemistry, AA- Industrial engineering, MBA- University of Chicago Executive Program, MA in Career development from Georgia State University. Clarinda is currently working on another graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is married and has a son who is a 15 year old aspiring pitcher who plays for Langham Creek baseball Varsity team. Clarinda is an adjunct professor at Lone Star Community College and teaches various group exercise classes for La Fitness. Clarinda and her family have been members of Cross Point Community Church for the last 8 years.