Principal

Nike Beltran Luqman

2023 - Awarded the prestigious “Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic” Medal on behalf of Spain’s King Felipe VI in recognition of her extraordinary services in the promotion of international relations and cooperation.

Bachelor in Sociology and Psychology from Baylor University.

Executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce of Dubai

Deputy Director at Houston International Initiatives

Methodist Health Care System as associated director for International Affairs.

Founded the consulting firm Beltrán Luqman & Associates, dedicated to International marketing and Health Care Development

2013 - Entered the Houston Mayor´s office.

  • Responsible for the first Health Care international agreement between the Medical Center of Houston and the Soccer Royal Spanish Federation.

  • She was also donations coordinator at the Spanish Red Cross, member of the Advisory Council of the Texas Medical Center and of the Medical School from the University of Texas.

  • She has been published in national and state media about development of medical care systems, sponsorship, and marketing.

  • She has been a liaison with the consular corps, the third largest in the nation. Her cooperation was decisive for the great success of  HM Queen Sofia´s visit to Houston in 2023.

  • Senior Consular Affairs and International Affairs Manager in the Houston Mayor´s office of Trade and International Affairs.

Member of the boards of the Institute of International Education and DaCamera of Houston; Chairman of the Tribute to Boutros Boutros Gali; Member of The Houston Grand Opera, The Houston International Festival, and The Moore’s School of Music of the University of Houston.

Associates

  • José Carrillo

    Government Affairs Associate

    A graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minor in Law, Policy, and Values. Jose speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French.

  • Kip Baxter

    Community Advocate

    Community leader with experience in not-for-profit organizations related to Autism and Diabetes. Volunteer with Houston’s Arts and Culture, Children’s Advocacy, Civil Rights and Social Action, Economic Empowerment, Education, Environment, and Politics. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

  • Harold "Hal" Gailey

    Technology Consultant

    Private Information Technology Consultant in consumer and commercial applications. Operated community outreach in tech for senior citizens and low income families through his company. Works to maintain technology accessibility for those with limited access or experience.

Advisors

  • Andy Icken

    Public Leader with extensive experience in government and energy Industry. Mr. Icken had an extensive career of over 30 years with ExxonMobil; He was Chief Development Officer for the City of Houston for over 18 years and Executive Vice President for the Texas Medical Center. Mr. Icken holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration also from Carnegie Mellon.

  • Sylvester Turner, Mayor Emeritus

    Sylvester Turner served as the Mayor of the City of Houston for eight years from 2016-2024.

    As Mayor he forged public-private partnerships to expand Houston’s technology and innovation footprint. Prior to serving as Houston’s mayor, Turner served for 27 years as the Representative for Texas House District 139. He worked on the House Appropriations Committee for 21 years. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and earned a law degree from Harvard University.

  • H.E. Julia Olmo y Romero, Ambassador of Spain

    Career Diplomat since 1990 with diversified and extensive postings. As a diplomat Her Excellency has been Ambassador of Spain to Angola, Ambassador to the Togolese Republic, Ambassador to Ghana, Head of Embassy in Colombia, Cultural and Cooperation Advisor to Embassy of Spain in Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean and Consul General of Spain in Houston.