Teresa Hockett is the founder and CEO of Hockett & Associates, LLC., a risk management brokerage company that specializes in a comprehensive approach to asset protection for business owners. After 10 years of running a successful cosmetic business and winning multiple free cars as a top producer and accomplished Independent Sales Director, Teresa decided she was ready for a new challenge. So, with no prior insurance experience, she fearlessly packed up her family of six and relocated to Dallas, TX to launch her first agency from the ground up.

Today as a respected leader in the commercial insurance space, Teresa is a Certified Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Her journey from a first-time agency owner to her 3rd, multi-location, brokerage agency is a testament to her relentless work ethic, business acumen, and ability to thrive in a competitive industry. Passionate about breaking barriers in the insurance industry, she also dedicates time to leading and mentoring women of color who aspire to be agency owners.

Beyond her work in insurance, she has served on multiple nonprofit boards in various leadership positions, including past president of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program, Cohort 13, and an esteemed member of the 10KSB National Alumni group.

Teresa is the proud mother of three adult children and one high school Junior Olympian and has been married to her college sweetheart, Gary, for over 32 years.

Neha Kunte is an award-winning and accomplished executive and international thought leader with a passion for raising awareness around cultural diversity. Cultural diversity is the quality of diverse or different cultures, as opposed to monoculture, the global monoculture, or a homogenization of cultures, akin to cultural evolution. Not only does cultural diversity promote peace, but it also makes our society a more interesting place to live. Different cultures have their own beliefs and interests which they can share to offer alternative ways of doing things.

Neha Kunte is the owner of MNK Infotech, Inc. an award-winning boutique IT company in the Dallas Ft-Worth region.  She is an accomplished executive and international thought leader with a proven ability to create, develop and deploy new sales/ marketing strategies that can change a company’s overall business and financial objectives.

As a local community leader, she is an advocate for small business success and has demonstrated her passion by leading local area organizations on small business policy and economic development strategies.  She has been appointed to numerous state/local civic boards and commissions to further the advancement of minority community representation on health care, land use and women’s issues.  Neha has led numerous international trade delegations for local Asian American businesses to Asia and India where she applied her multilingual skills and diaspora commercial diplomacy expertise for U.S. based small businesses to be successful in emerging Asian countries.

For her efforts she has received local and regional awards on her community leadership and passion for diversity and inclusion.  In 2020, Neha served as the Chairwoman for the Asian Chamber of Texas and has led the transformation for the state’s largest Asian American Chamber of Commerce to meet the demands of a 21^st century global economy.  She is a proud wife, mother of two and tries to keep a healthy work life balance by enjoying Indian Classical dance and being a Henna Artist.

She holds bachelor’s degree in financial accounting from Mumbai University and speaks 6 languages, English, Hindi, Japanese, Marathi, Gujrati and Sanskrit.

Some of her achievements and leadership roles are:

2010: Asian Business Entrepreneur of the Year (GDAACC/ACT)

2011: Small Business Champion of the Year (Irving Chamber)

2012: Nominated as Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year

2013: Graduate of SBA’s E-200 Entrepreneurs

2011 till 2015: Irving International Women’s Consortium (served as a board member, secretary and President)

2015 till 2019: Irving Flood control board

2015: Graduate of Goldman Sachs 10KSB program, cohort 2

2015: Served as board member with North Texas Commission

2016 and 2019: Launched two products (MNK insight and Asobo/ gamification and assessment platform)

2018: visited Hong Kong, Japan and India representing GDAACC/ACT on trade mission

2020: Chairwoman Asian Chamber of Texas

2020: Diversity and Inclusion certification, e-Cornell

2020/ 2021: Mentor and committee member of Women of Color of WBENC southwest

2021: Advisory board of DEC networks/ Women of Innovation

2021: Advisory board of Visit Dallas (Dallas Convention Center and Visitor’s Bureau).

2021: Mentor for Dallas Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday

2022: Board Member of Irving Advocacy Center

2022: Board Member of Irving Symphony Orchestra

2024: Committee Chair, Women’s Business Conference (MEED)

2024: Recognition for my 4 years’ work at the DEC network

2025: Board Member/ Vice President of Irving Family Advocacy Center (division of Irving Police Dept)

As a seasoned professional and CEO of The Software Vault, Jamita Machen possesses unrivaled expertise in driving innovative digital transformation solutions for manufacturing facilities and nonprofit organizations. With over 30 years of experience, she has proven herself to be a visionary leader who excels in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations, enhance stakeholder engagement, and maximize impact in the nonprofit sector.

Jamita’s career is defined by her unwavering commitment to harnessing the power of technology to create transformative solutions. Her track record of success speaks volumes about her ability to drive change and push boundaries in the ever-evolving digital landscape, ensuring nonprofits have the tools they need to thrive.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science in Computer Science from DePaul University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Texas at Dallas, equipping her with a strong foundation in both technology and business strategy.

Beyond her role as CEO, Jamita is the esteemed Founder of The STEMulation Foundation. She actively volunteers with the Women's Business Council Southwest on the Women of Color Committee and recently served as an Advisory Board Member for the Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University. She is also a Former Board Member of The Fort Worth Black Chamber of Commerce and Past President of the Arlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., demonstrating her deep commitment to community leadership and advocacy.

Her dedication and contributions have earned her well-deserved recognition. In 2014, she was honored as one of The Dallas Business Journal & TeXchangeDFW's prestigious Top 25 Women in Technology, solidifying her status as an influential figure in the industry.

My Q2 Marketing Group journey began because I met some amazing CEOs from across the country who understood their business, but had reached a plateau and had outgrown their ability to impact business growth. They had skills — vision, experience, charisma, hustle, fortitude and more. But, their  marketplace myopia has blinded them to the shifts in their customer’s needs and direction.  They were no longer ahead of the curve with their solutions. Their industry had made a sharp turn that they were not prepared to handle. They were so busy mining rocks that they stepped over diamond opportunities.

At Q2, our diverse thought leaders, digital gurus and marketing experts take on the challenges of small and mid-sized businesses. We understand, transform and execute results-oriented solutions. ?Q2 transforms brands to deliver on  their promises to their customers – now and tomorrow.

Most importantly, we enjoy collaborating, innovating, thinking differently and seeing the results of our labor. Q2 wants businesses like yours to be bigger and better! Great marketing leads to great results. Find out how we can help you. Let’s have a conversation!

Debbie Trevino is the dynamic CEO and Owner of Treco Services, Inc., a powerhouse in the cleaning and facility services industry. Starting with a small cleaning service in 1983, Debbie has transformed Treco Services into a thriving full-service corporation offering Janitorial, Grounds Maintenance/Vegetation, and Facility Maintenance services nationwide.

Under Debbie's visionary leadership, Treco has expanded its footprint across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and North Carolina, serving an impressive portfolio of corporate, commercial, and government clients. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Treco is recognized for its excellence and commitment to diversity, holding numerous certifications, including:

• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
• Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• Hispanic American Business Enterprise (HABE)
• Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
• SBA 8(a) Program Graduate
• SBA HUBZone
• Texas HUB

Debbie has been instrumental in guiding Treco through its remarkable diversification, propelling the company to new heights while fostering an inclusive and sustainable growth model.

A passionate advocate for minority and women entrepreneurs, Debbie is dedicated to empowering others through mentorship, advocacy, and business development initiatives. Her leadership has earned her numerous prestigious accolades, including recognition by national organizations and local chambers of commerce, as well as industry awards for her commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Debbie Trevino’s unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and community advancement has made her a trailblazer in the business world, inspiring others to push boundaries and succeed.