"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 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."

"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!"

"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."

Business Advisor

Chris Gonzalez

Chris serves on the Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees and is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for KIPP Houston, a network of 20 public charter schools focused on preparing PK3-12th grade students from underserved neighborhoods for college. Chris has more than a decade of experience in education, having served as a middle and high school history teacher and development director. She holds business administration and German degrees from Baylor University and a Master of Business Administration from Rice University. She is the mother of three children.