What I Wish I Knew

Today, I sit down with Samuel Ogunsola, Sam is a transfer from Lone Star College currently in his junior year at the University of Houston studying Mechanical Engineering. During his time at Lonestar, Samuel played on the boys soccer team and served on the honors college leadership program as public relations coordinator, acquiring key leadership skills that he now uses at the University of Housto...

Today, I sit down with David Udoh, David is a thoughtful, motivated, and community-oriented individual with a strong passion for engineering and using his skills to make a tangible impact. He is a junior chemical engineering student at The University of Texas at Austin, with a growing interest in applying engineering solutions to real-world problems that positively impact the community. David is c...

Today, I sit down with Rose Osafo, a first generation college student pursuing the path to medicine and the oldest of three kids. She is a non-traditional pre-med student and has had to navigate college using different resources and mindsets. She has a deep passion about opening up learning opportunities for people who need guidance. Whether it’s about the path to college, finding your purpose, th...

In today's episode, I sit down with AraOluwa Odelowo, Ara is a rising junior at Rice University, where she studies Economics, Data Science, and Financial Computation & Modeling. She's also a Division I track and field athlete who’s passionate about integrating faith, discipline, and excellence across all areas of life. At Rice, Ara has been actively involved in both leadership and service, and...

In today's episode, I sit down with Katie Collins, a rising sophomore at the University of Missouri studying veterinary medicine, to talk about what it’s like attending college out of state and the unique experiences and demands that come with pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. Katie Collins is a curious, intelligent, and compassionate young woman who is studying at the University of Missou...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Karys Bryant, a rising sophomore and biomedical sciences student at Texas A&M University, to debunk some of the most common misconceptions about being premed. Karys Bryant is a compassionate, driven and curious individual with a strong passion for the medical field and helping others. She is a sophomore pre-med student at Texas A&M University majoring in...

Today I sit down with Ashley Gravois. Ashley Gravois currently serves as the Assistant Director of Arts Outreach for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, a globally recognized outdoor amphitheater and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In her role, Ashley oversees all educational programs for The Pavilion, as well as the missional outreach initiatives to make the arts accessible to all in our commu...

Today we sit down with De'Andre Guin. De'Andre Guin, Sr. is the Director of Engagement at Meals on Wheels Montgomery County, overseeing Human Resources, staff development, and workplace culture. He also builds community partnerships and raises awareness of the organization's mission to support homebound seniors. Previously, he served as Mobility Planner for the City of Conroe Transit Department, a...

Today we sit down with Robert Harrington. Robert Harrington is the founder and owner of Bella Media, a video production company known for its heartfelt storytelling, technical excellence, and personalized service. Bella Media has been serving clients for over 20 years. With a background in technical theater, Robert discovered a passion for storytelling through video and turned it into his life&#39...

On this episode of the "What I Wish I Knew Podcast", Ashley sits down with Courtney Galle. Courtney Galle, IOM, has over 20 years of marketing, public relations and fundraising experience. Currently she serves as the marketing manager for Lone Star Family Health Center. Prior to that, she served as the director of special events for the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, marketing a...

On today's episode of "What I Wish I Knew", we sit down with Commissioner Ritch Wheeler. Ritch Wheeler is a dedicated leader and community servant with deep Texas roots. A proud Baylor graduate, US Veteran, and lifelong Texan, Ritch is also a committed family man, devoted husband, and father of three amazing boys. Since moving to Montgomery County with his wife Laura in 2009, Ritch h...

This week, Ashley sits down with Melanie Bush. A highly motivated entrepreneur and community leader, Melanie’s passion is pouring her heart into positively impacting people, businesses, and the community. As the founder of Better Bookkeepers, she has cultivated a workplace culture that redefines leadership and fosters a positive, solution- oriented environment for clients. In her role as Montgomer...

On today's episode of the "What I Wish I Knew" podcast we sit down with Judge Matt Beasley. Judge Matt Beasley was born in Slidell, Louisiana and moved to The Woodlands in 1996 where he graduated from The Woodlands High School class of 2002. After graduating from the University of Houston-Downtown police academy, he was hired by Constable Tim Holifield as a Woodlands Patrol Deputy and later transf...

On today's episode Ashley sits down with Donna Russ. Donna Russ is a seasoned Lead Software Engineer with a strong background in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge software solutions. With a deep expertise in software architecture, full-stack development, and agile methodologies, she has been instrumental in building high-performing applications that drive business success. With ove...

Today, Ashley sits down with GJ Snyder. GJ has held multiple IT roles, primarily focused on software development, working at Stainless Steel Studios, Houston Advanced Research Center, 21 st Century Fox, and The Walt Disney Company. Additionally, he has been volunteering with EfTA for over 20 years and has been on the board of directors for 8 years.

Today Ashley sits down with Kyle Quinn, the ExxonMobil IT Leader for Supply Chain, Commercial, Manufacturing Operations and Trading. In this role, he is accountable for end-to-end digital solution delivery across ExxonMobil’s global footprint. He has worked at ExxonMobil for 24 years with prior roles including IT Strategy and Upstream Operations IT. Kyle has a Bachelors of Computer Science from th...

On this episode of the "What I Wish I Knew Podcast", Ashley sits down with Ryan Tsamouris. Ryan Tsamouris serves as a Cloud Security Architect within the Global IT Security team at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. With over 17 years of experience in various technology roles, including six years in healthcare EMR systems and the remainder in the oil and gas industry, Ryan has a comprehensive back...

For our final Engineering spotlight this month, I sit down with Brent Wunderlich. Brent Wunderlich is an experienced people leader with a proven track record in optimizing healthcare supply chain operations. He has been with McKesson Corporation for 22 years, currently serving as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Insights.  Brent collaborates with internal and external partners to driv...

On this week's episode of "What I Wish I Knew", I sit down with Tim Byers. Tim Byers, PE, is a Deepwater Completion Engineering Advisor for Occidental Petroleum Corporation in The Woodlands, Texas. Tim has worked for Anadarko (now Occidental) since graduating as a petroleum engineer from Marietta College in 2006. He has held a variety of increasingly technical roles in several geographic locations...

On this week's episode of the "What I Wish I Knew" podcast, we speak with Daniela Alldredge. Daniela is a Development Manager at Elevation Land Solutions. She is a first generation college graduate and has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a masters in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Permian Basin. Daniela grew up in Midland...

Today, we speak with Caroline Ristroph. Caroline Ristroph is a senior at Purdue University studying Biomedical Engineering. She graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2021. Caroline is currently completing a year-long Co-Op rotation at Cook Research Incorporated in West Lafayette, Indiana. As a Research and Development Engineering Intern, she works on minimally invasive medical devices in the...

Today, Ashley sits down with Terrica Green, a current Project Engineer at C&I Engineering. Terrica grew up in Spring, TX and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 2014. Terrica knew from a young age that she wanted to be an Aggie engineer and she did just that in 2018 when she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M. In the 6 years since graduating c...

This week on the "What I Wish I Knew" podcast, Ashley speaks with Adam Arrington. Adam is currently the Clinical Nursing Manager for The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital.  Adam moved to Texas a little over 10 years ago from Mississippi where he graduated from Hinds Community College with an Associates in Applied Science Degree in Nursing i...

This week, Ashley sits down with Glenda Bundy, a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience. Glenda’s extensive nursing experience has included leading public health programs that focus on childhood immunization, communicable and environmental disease. She has served as an instructor to nursing assistant students and she worked in various departments within the hospital setting, including u...

This week, Ashley sits down with Allison Ouellette, a retired Pulmonary and Sleep Disorder nurse. Allison graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and started her professional career as an Elementary Teacher. She went on to obtain her real estate license and then her Associate's degree in Nursing from North Idaho College. Allison spent 10 y...