"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 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."
"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."
"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

Lee Hsia

Rev. Lee Hsia was born in Shanghai, China, and immigrated to Houston at the age of seven. Lee graduated from Rice University with a B.A. in Management. Lee began his career in management consulting with Computer Sciences Corporation. He served in various roles, being promoted from Associate Consultant to Regional Recruiting Manager of the Southwest United States. During the Internet boom, he transitioned to the executive recruiting business serving as Global Director of Sales and Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Cool Jobs, Inc. After climbing the corporate ladder, Lee answered God’s call to Christian ministry and joined Evangelism Explosion International (EE), an equipping ministry with operations in every nation of the world. As an ordained minister and missionary working with EE for five years, Lee consulted, trained, and mobilized pastors, church leaders, and entire congregations to share the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. In 2008, Lee joined the staff of Houston’s First Baptist Church as Minister of New Initiatives. Lee is responsible for its new initiatives of postmodern evangelism equipping, diversity outreach, new technologies, and ministry expansion. As a part of this expansion, the church launched a second location in the middle of Downtown Houston, where Lee currently serves as its Campus Pastor.