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Woman of Distinction – September 2026

Woman of Distinction – September 2026

Sherry Peterson was born in Canada and arrived in the United States in 1965. She worked in the field of nursing for 38 years. During this time, she wore many hats and ultimately served as President of the National Association of Healthcare Quality. She traveled throughout the United States and conducted seminars for the organization. She had a book published on this topic. After retirement, Sherry turned her attention to her community and politics. She joined Pearland Area Republican Women where...
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Woman of Distinction – August 2026

Woman of Distinction – August 2026

Daryl started her Republican journey as a child when she knocked on doors with her mother in Encino, California. In college she was a member of Los Angeles Young Republicans and Young Americans for Freedom where she served on the Board of Directors. Daryl attended the 1964 National Republican Convention, became a “Golden Girl,” and worked for Barry Goldwater. Daryl spent the next 15 years working on many Republican Campaigns, notably Ronald Reagan for Governor and for President and Richard Nixon’s...
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Woman of Distinction – July 2026

Woman of Distinction – July 2026

Karen Newton is a respected Texas conservative leader and grassroots activist whose service to Republican women’s organizations has had both statewide and national impact. A resident of San Antonio, she served as President of the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) from 2018–2019. During her tenure, she expanded membership, strengthened ties with the Republican Party of Texas, and led one of the Federation’s most successful fundraising efforts. In recognition of her TFRW leadership, Karen was awarded the Ronald Reagan Leadership Award...
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Woman of Distinction – May 2026

Woman of Distinction – May 2026

Jessica Hart Steinmann is a proud wife, mother of two young boys, and conservative leader who has dedicated her career to serving Texas and defending the values that make our state strong. Last month, Jessica won the Republican primary election for Texas’ 8th Congressional District with 70% of the vote, despite facing a self-funded opponent who spent more than $2.5 million against her. As she heads into the general election, Jessica is poised to become only the 5th Republican woman...
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Woman of Distinction – December 2025

Woman of Distinction – December 2025

Alicia Cantrell is a native Houstonian, and a proud wife and mother. She serves as the Executive Director of the Coalition Por/For Texas (CPFT), where she co-led one of the most successful Hispanic outreach initiatives in the 2023–2024 cycle—contributing to historic gains in which 55% of Hispanics voted Republican, surpassing the previous record from 2004 by 11 points. She has served on multiple Hispanic outreach boards and remains deeply engaged in both community and philanthropic work. Her focus is on educating...
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Woman of Distinction – November 2025

Woman of Distinction – November 2025

Maria GG Perez is known as GG, which is short for her maiden name. Generations of her family have called South Texas their home. Life along the banks of the Rio Grande has been challenging but at the same time rich in culture and family heritage. Her father instilled in her a love for learning and encouraged her to become a first generation college graduate. Her love of numbers and working with teens was a major factor in her becoming a...
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