The Top 30 Women recognizes the achievements and dedication of hundreds of diverse, influential and powerful women in Houston and the surrounding area. Each honoree has taken risks, faced falls, believed in themselves and remained courageous and resilient throughout their rise. The honorees’ fearless attitudes allowed them to break glass ceilings and establish themselves as leaders committed to growth and professional excellence in their respective fields and in the community.
“I am grateful for this incredible honor and recognition,” said Chizer. “This is truly a reflection of the support I receive from my family and the wonderful people I am privileged to work with as we strive to impact the lives of those we serve. This recognition continues to inspire the creation of Champions for Life.”
Chizer is a proud graduate of the University of Houston and a former standout student-athlete in women’s basketball. She has been with the Houston Athletics for 25 years now. Prior to her current position, Chizer served as an assistant women’s basketball coach for eight seasons (2000-2008).
In her current role, Chizer provides direct administrative oversight of four women’s sports programs and is responsible for the overall well-being and development of over 450 student-athletes in Houston. She has direct departmental oversight of the Academic Center for Excellence, student-athlete well-being and development, sports medicine, sports nutrition, career development, and counseling services. She is the lead athletic administrator and works with the head coach and lead athletic administrator of each program. She also serves as the liaison to Title IX and the Deans of Students offices.
The top 30 women sponsor an annual gala, Awards for Houston’s 30 Most Influential Womenis dedicated to recognizing leaders across all industries and sectors, including medicine, design, finance, law, fashion, construction and more.
The top 30 women come from different backgrounds, share different beliefs and have overcome different obstacles, but their common denominator is their undeniable drive for success and their passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders.
This is the latest honor for Chizer, who was named the 2024 WBCA Administrator of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association in March for her special commitment to promoting the growth and quality of women’s basketball programs and women’s sports programs overall.
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