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Cubicles to Cocktails is a media platform where young professional women of color who are usually "the Only" woman of color at work can find community as well as resources to build their networks and advance in their careers. We help women of color successfully navigate the intersection of their gender and race/ethnicity as it relates to their professional lives through our curated events, community conversations, and a weekly community newsletter rounding up worthwhile advice, recommendations, and local happenings. 

At our soirées, there are opportunities to learn from the experts and enjoy networking over cocktails. We work with career and business experts as well as other professionals to provide the knowledge and skills that women need to build the career of their dreams.

 
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Our mission is to advance the careers and celebrate the cultures of Black and Brown young professional women! Our vision is to curate the next generation of women of color serving as business and industry leaders.

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Christa Clarke

Co-FOUNDER & Chief Executive Officer

Inspired by a series of post-work happy hours with her friends and mentor, Christa Clarke launched Cubicles to Cocktails in 2018. Happy hour was the space for her to share and gain advice on navigating corporate life as a Black woman. Conducting her research and speaking to the women of color in her network, she discovered that many women of color faced the same issues that she had previously commiserated over happy hours with friends— feelings of isolation from being the “Only" at work compounded by a lack of development opportunities addressing their unique work needs. However, unlike herself, Christa noted many didn't have access to a mentor or strong network of success-minded career women that look like them.

Christa believes that every woman deserves the network and resources to enable her to excel in her career while flourishing in her life! She has made it her mission to help make this her reality.

Christa is an alumna of Rice University, earning both her B.S. in Bioengineering and M.S. in Bioscience Research and Health Policy. Hailing from Chicagoland, Christa is a proud Houstonian known for her infectious laughter and genuine desire to see women thrive!

When she is not cheering on other women, you can find Christa learning about cocktail culture and volunteering with her husband on the Houston Museum of Natural Science Catalysts Young Professionals’ Steering Committee.

Connect with Christa on LinkedIn or Instagram at @heychristaclarke.

Sherhara Downing

Co-FOUNDER & Chief Visionary Officer

Sherhara is on a mission to make human connection effortless through elevated communication. Yes, it sounds complex. But connecting and communicating don’t have to be. 

Sherhara has more than 15 years experience working for Fortune 100 companies like AT&T, Verizon Wireless, JP Morgan Chase and more. Going in and out of many corporate auditoriums and board rooms, she has seen first hand how valuable effective communication can be.

Having trained thousands of working professionals internationally, Sherhara witnessed teams barely survive at work because voices are stifled and unheard. She helped many others thrive by teaching communication practices that educate, engage and empower.

Sherhara absolutely love what she does! Through executive coaching, manager and supervisor training and interactive employee workshops, Sherhara, helps leaders take interpersonal communication to the next level by creating a culture conducive to open dialogue, collaboration and contribution.

Connect with Sherhara on LinkedIn or on Instagram @sherhara.

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Boma Cheetham-West

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Boma Cheetham-West is a Houston-based creative and analytical marketing professional. She combines her passions for marketing, strategy, creativity, and data-driven results to develop consistent campaigns. One of her favorite aspects of social media marketing is that it gives organizations a more personal way to connect with their audience. She enjoys learning about the latest trends and how companies can better utilize the platform for their business.

Boma is a graduate of the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Before her career in marketing, she worked in corporate America. This role led her to understand the importance of women of color having safe spaces amongst each other for support in navigating the workplace.

When she’s not reading up on new marketing trends, you can find her listening to music and hanging out with her family and friends. Connect with Boma on Instagram at @bomacwest.

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