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title: A Day of Ideas, Networking, and Inspiration in Houston
description: Mobility leaders in Houston discuss how global mobility drives personal and organizational growth, emphasizing strategic partnerships and peer-to-peer connections.
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# [A Day of Ideas, Networking, and Inspiration in Houston](https://airshare.air-inc.com/a-day-of-ideas-networking-and-inspiration-in-houston)

 Written by [Christopher Bloedel](https://airshare.air-inc.com/author/christopher-bloedel) | Sep 09, 2025 @ 05:01 PM

On a sunny Thursday in Houston, mobility leaders gathered at Sysco’s headquarters to share ideas, make connections, and explore how global mobility drives both personal and organizational growth. We appreciate Sysco Corporation hosting the [FEM Houston event](https://www.forum-expat-management.com/rooms/24-houston-chapter). It was such a welcoming atmosphere!

## FEM Houston Chapter Meeting

[Jesse Stephan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessestephan/) of Sysco reminded us that mobility is more than logistics — it’s about shaping careers, families and fueling business results.

The first panel included experts from Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Sysco and TotalEnergies to discuss how mobility drives personal growth and business success in organizations. Their commentary was both practical and inspiring, bridging strategy with real-world experience.

The second panel was moderated by [Edna Gutierrez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edna-gutierrez-hrpro/) of McDermott and [Maryam Shahnazi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mshahnazi/) of Tenaris. They did an excellent job of moderating a session that included experts from Relocation Management, Tax Mortgage and Moving companies.

The program concluded with a candid conversation between Chevron’s [Karen Hamady](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hamady-3042591/) and Quanta Services’ [Anna Lombardi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalombardi1/) in which they shared perspectives on their mobility careers and experiences.

From breakfast coffees to lunchtime conversations, the event proved that some of the best insights come from peer-to-peer connection.

*Stephanie De Los Angeles and Christopher Bloedel*

## Closing Takeaways

- Mobility is a driver of both professional and organizational growth.
- The function is becoming increasingly tied to advancing business objectives.
- Networking and sharing experiences help mobility leaders build stronger strategies together.

We left Houston energized, inspired, and reminded that mobility is about more than moving talent — it’s about moving businesses forward. [Subscribe to our blog](https://airshare.air-inc.com/subscribe) to stay connected to global mobility events worldwide and hear more about the trends shaping the future of work.

 

 

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