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Brigitte Kalai

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Hallie Vanderhider, Farida Abjani, Brigitte Kalai, and Alicia Smith

Leaders and legends

By Angie Frederickson | October 27, 2025
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People in this article:
Hallie Vanderhider, Farida Abjani, Brigitte Kalai, Jerre Williams, Debra Laws, Kim Moody, Warner Roberts, Alicia Smith, Leila Perrin, Beth Wolff, Cynthia Wolff, Nichole Agosto, Benny Agosto, Jr., Rose Cullen, Sidney Faust, Winell Herron, Frank Billingsley, Ernie Manouse, Johnny Bravo, Phillip White, Brice Long, Marla Cannon-Goodman
Tama Lundquist, K9 Rocky, and Tena Lundquist Faust

Houston’s heroes

By Angie Frederickson | May 27, 2025
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People in this article:
Brigitte Kalai, Deborah Duncan, Alicia Smith, Ryan Dumais, Kaleta Johnson, Whitney Lawson, Rania Mankarious, John Whitmire, Tena Faust, Tama Lundquist, Jesus Vargas
Kim Huston, Rebekah James, and Kristin Thomas

Rumor Has It - May 2025

By Sharon Albert Brier | April 27, 2025
Rumor Has It
People in this article:
Kim Huston, Rebekah James, Kristin Thomas, Carol Hunton, Lori Farris, Efisio Farris, Valerio Farris, Francesca Farris, Ima Diver, Keith McCarthy, Meredith McCarthy, Melinda Chernosky, Mary Wade, Kendall Sole, Jerry Kent, Laura Kent, Jennifer Bass, Steve Bass, Anne Richardson, Chris Richardson, Jane Brann, Jim Brann, Dimi Daudin, Stefanie Daudin, Adele Bor, Julia Bor, Mary Buttram, Aileen Mamedov, Kelly Clarkson, Madeleine Andrews, Georgia Wells, Kelsey Bassett, Vanja Kissliny, Ray Wright, Julie Wright, Ryan Wright, Rebecca Wright, Cody Seymour, Kenny MacLeod, Ricky Noskrent, Eric Flores, Barbara Bush, Neil Bush, Pierce Bush, Julie Baker Finck, H. W. Brands, Victoria Christopher Murray, Kelsey Grammer, J. Michael Soliz, Jean Wilson, Rosanne Kaufmann, Rose Chen, Gloria Teasley, Tina Raham Stewart, Jonathan Stewart, Steven Reineke, Brigitte Kalai, Farida Abjani, Heidi Rockecharlie, Heidi Turney, Shelby Hodge, Hallie Vanderhider, Bobby Dees, Beth Wolff
Jody Merritt, Samantha Kennedy, Saula Valente, and Christine Johnson

Building hope

By Angie Frederickson | November 27, 2024
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People in this article:
Jody Merritt, Samantha Kennedy, Saula Valente, Christine Johnson, Gary Becker, Sherri Zucker, Maria Moncada Alaoui, Laura Ward, Rania Mankarious, Rachelle Rowe, Brigitte Kalai, Bashar Kalai, Lori King, Todd King, Larry Martin, Janelle Reid, Greg Reid, Dave Ward, Guillermo Hernandez-Ching
Michael Wiesenthal, Jared Wiesenthal

An afternoon with CanCare

By Angie Frederickson | July 27, 2024
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People in this article:
Michael Wiesenthal, Jared Wiesenthal, Phoebe Tudor, Bobby Tudor, Stephanie Tsuru, Frank Tsuru, Darcie Wells, Bashar Kalai, Brigitte Kalai, Sippi Khurana Vijay Goradia, Peter Pisters, Gina Gaston
Honorees Dan and Susan Boggio (pictured, left and center) and Interfaith Ministries president and chief executive officer Martin Cominsky

Serving together

By Angie Frederickson | December 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Dan Boggio, Susan Boggio, Martin Cominsky, Susanne Evans, Randall Evans, Ernie Manouse, Mohammad Haq, Steve Gross, Nadia Tajalli, Ray Tran, Atul Kothari, Orrin Halepska, Karen Harberg, Jay Harberg, Tehmina Masud, Faisal Masud, Brigitte Kalai, Bashar Kalai
Gerry Salvador, Michael Hudson, Sumeeta Salvador, Mala Salvador, Anjali Salvador

Rumor Has It - November 2023

By Sharon Albert Brier | October 27, 2023
Rumor Has It
People in this article:
Mala Salvador, Gerry Salvador, Sumeeta Salvador, Anjali Salvador, Erik Mrok, Noni Mrok, Kelli Kickerillo, Todd Forester, Mary Kickerillo, Vincent Kickerillo, Joseph Rogers, Theresa Blades, Matt Blades, Stephanie Coulter, Will Brown, Bud Frazier, Rachael Frazier, Lisa Simon, Jerry Simon, Leslie Wade, Eric Wade, Marcia Strauss, David Frantz, Ali Hoffman, Austin Hoffman, Ryder Sky Hoffman, Jimmy Wilkens, Sandy Wilkens, Mary K. Burtner, Regan Burrows, Sue Braden, Joe Braden, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Lundquist, Brisa Field, Sandra Smith-Cooper, Deborah Duncan, Rob Gronkowski, Susan Boggio, Dan Boggio, Judi McGee, Karen Pulaski, Tyson Faust, Alicia Smith, Brigitte Kalai, Geoff Russel, Mike Good, Matt Masek, Nancy Younger, Claire Wilkens, Peggy Dunn, Evelyn Lozmack, Cliff Helmcamp, Charlie Neath, Dana Kervin, Glenn Wilkerson, Laura Lempert
Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, Vanessa Williams, Dr. Peter Hotez

An evening with Vanessa Williams

By Angie Frederickson | July 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Luis Gomar, Stacy Soefer Gomar, Bill Baldwin, Barbara J. Herz, Hallie Vanderhider, Fady Armanious, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Peter Hotez, Vanessa Williams, Paula Goldstein, Laura Jaramillo, Rick Jaramillo, Mady Kades, Ken Kades, Brigitte Kalai, Bashar Kalai, Eileen Lawal, Kase Lawal, Donna Lewis, Norman Lewis, Edna Meyer-Nelson, Laura Murillo, Sylvia Quan, Gordon Quan, Sylvester Turner, Margaret Alkek Williams, Cyvia Wolff
Bill King, Cheryl Boblitt, Brigitte Kalai, Fardia Abjani, and John Mangum

The Symphony goes to Hollywood

By Angie Frederickson | March 27, 2023
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People in this article:
Bill King, Cheryl Boblitt, Brigitte Kalai, Fardia Abjani, John Mangum, Jesse Tutor, Betty Tutor, Mary Lynn Marks, Hallie Vanderhider, Revati Puranik
Martin Cominsky, Larry Payne, Regina Payne, Dr. Kathy Flanagan, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Philamena Baird, and Arthur Baird

Many faiths, one goal

By Angie Frederickson | January 19, 2023
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People in this article:
Martin Cominsky, Brigitte Kalai, Bashar Kalai, Larry Payne, Regina Payne, Kathy Flanagan, Sylvester Turner, Philamena Baird, Arthur Baird, Doe Florsheim, Henry Florsheim, Melanie Lawson, Kim Mabry, Nadia Tajalli, Tong Hong, Fatimah Ali, Sanjay Ahuja, Tamla Wilson, Corey Cuvelier, Stephen Klineberg, Paula Sutton, Bill Gross

Photos appearing in

  • Hallie Vanderhider, Farida Abjani, Brigitte Kalai, and Alicia Smith

    Hallie Vanderhider, Farida Abjani, Brigitte Kalai, and Alicia Smith (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

    From: Leaders and legends
  • Brigitte Kalai, Deborah Duncan, and Alicia Smith

    Brigitte Kalai, Deborah Duncan, and Alicia Smith (Photo: Quy Tran)

    From: Houston’s heroes
  • Heidi Turney, Heidi Rockecharlie, Brigitte Kalai, Alicia Smith, Farida Abjani

    COLORFUL MUSICAL HARMONY Brigitte Kalai and Farida Abjani chaired the Fifth Annual Conversations with an ICON Luncheon benefiting the Houston Symphony League. Pictured, from left: Honoree Heidi Turney, HSL president Heidi Rockecharlie, chair Brigitte Kalai, Alicia Smith, and co-chair Farida Abjani.

    From: Rumor Has It - May 2025
  • Bill King, Cheryl Boblitt, Brigitte Kalai, Fardia Abjani, and John Mangum

    Bill King, Cheryl Boblitt, Brigitte Kalai, Fardia Abjani, and John Mangum (Photo: Johnny Than)

    From: The Symphony goes to Hollywood
  • Martin Cominsky, Brigitte Kalai, and Bashar Kalai

    Martin Cominsky, Brigitte Kalai, and Bashar Kalai (Photo: Terry Thomas photography)

    From: Many faiths, one goal
  • Tena Lundquist Faust, Brigitte Kalai, Tama Lundquist

    Tena Lundquist Faust, Brigitte Kalai, and Tama Lundquist

    From: Paws for PetSet
  • Alex, Bashar, Brigitte, and Remy Kalai

    Alex, Bashar, Brigitte, and Remy Kalai (Photo: Quy Tran Photography)

    From: Crime Stoppers’ Houston heroes
  • Tracy Faulkner, Tama Lundquist, Brigitte Kalai, Tena Faust, and Alicia Maguire Smith

    Tracy Faulkner, Tama Lundquist, Brigitte Kalai, Tena Faust, and Alicia Maguire Smith (Photo: Quy Tran Photography)

    From: Crime Stoppers’ Houston heroes
  • Honorees

    Honorees were Houston police Commander James Dale, state Rep. Jim Murphy, Crime Stoppers’ board member Hazem Ahmed, H-E-B, Jerri Duddlesten Moore, Brigitte Kalai, and Lawrence and Linda Levy. The 2021 Dave Ward Media Excellence Award was awarded to Dave Strickland, Channel 2 news director. (Photo: Quy Tran Photography)

    From: Crime Stoppers’ Houston heroes
  • Brigitte and Bashar Kalai

    Brigitte and Bashar Kalai (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

    From: Women of distinction
  • Sippi Khurana, Rania Mankarious, Hallie Vanderhider, Brigitte Kalai

    Sippi Khurana, Rania Mankarious, Hallie Vanderhider, Brigitte Kalai. (Photo: CatchLight Group) 

    From: Spotlight on safety
  • Laura Ward, Alicia Smith, Maryam Mireskandari, Dr. Yasmine Haddad, Brigitte Kalai, Farida Abjani and Sima Ladjevardian

    Laura Ward, Alicia Smith, Maryam Mireskandari, Dr. Yasmine Haddad, Brigitte Kalai, Farida Abjani and Sima Ladjevardian (Photo: Quy Tran Photography)

    From: Interfaith celebration
  • Sippi Khurana, Rania Mankarious, Joanna Coles, Brigitte Kalai

    (From left) Gala co-chair Sippi Khurana, Crime Stoppers of Houston executive director Rania Mankarious, keynote speaker Joanna Coles and gala co-chair Brigitte Kalai. (Photo: Catchlight Photography) 

    From: Crime Stoppers’ 2018 Gala
  • Sippi Khurana, Brigitte Kalai

    Gala chairs Sippi Khurana and Brigitte Kalai (Photo: Catchlight Group) 

     

    From: Crime Stoppers’ 2018 Gala
  • Amy Pierce, Sippi Khurana, Brigitte Kalai, Susan Boggio, Brittany Zucker

    Amy Pierce, Sippi Khurana, Brigitte Kalai, Susan Boggio and Brittany Zucker (Photo: Dylan Aguilar) 

    From: Courageous Conversations: Human Trafficking in Houston
  • Bashar Kalai, Brigitte Kalai, Susan Boggio, Donae Chramosta, Rob Chramosta

    (From left) Bashar Kalai, Brigitte Kalai, Susan Boggio, Donae Chramosta and Rob Chramosta. (Photo: Catchlight Group/Michelle Watson) 

    From: Crime Stoppers Gala Celebrates Houston
  • Osama Gaber, Lilian Gaber, Kayla Lehmann, Bashar Kalai, Brigitte Kalai

    Drs. Osama and Lilian Gaber, Kayla Lehmann and Bashar and Brigitte Kalai (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

    From: Gearing up for the gala
  • Bashar and Brigitte Kalai

    Bashar and Brigitte Kalai (Photo: Daniel Ortiz)

    From: Gearing up for the gala

Photos appearing in

Hallie Vanderhider, Farida Abjani, Brigitte Kalai, and Alicia Smith
From: Leaders and legends
Brigitte Kalai, Deborah Duncan, and Alicia Smith
From: Houston’s heroes
Heidi Turney, Heidi Rockecharlie, Brigitte Kalai, Alicia Smith, Farida Abjani
From: Rumor Has It - May 2025
Bill King, Cheryl Boblitt, Brigitte Kalai, Fardia Abjani, and John Mangum
From: The Symphony goes to Hollywood
Martin Cominsky, Brigitte Kalai, and Bashar Kalai
From: Many faiths, one goal
Tena Lundquist Faust, Brigitte Kalai, Tama Lundquist
From: Paws for PetSet
Alex, Bashar, Brigitte, and Remy Kalai
From: Crime Stoppers’ Houston heroes
Tracy Faulkner, Tama Lundquist, Brigitte Kalai, Tena Faust, and Alicia Maguire Smith
From: Crime Stoppers’ Houston heroes
Honorees
From: Crime Stoppers’ Houston heroes
Brigitte and Bashar Kalai
From: Women of distinction
Sippi Khurana, Rania Mankarious, Hallie Vanderhider, Brigitte Kalai
From: Spotlight on safety
Laura Ward, Alicia Smith, Maryam Mireskandari, Dr. Yasmine Haddad, Brigitte Kalai, Farida Abjani and Sima Ladjevardian
From: Interfaith celebration
Sippi Khurana, Rania Mankarious, Joanna Coles, Brigitte Kalai
From: Crime Stoppers’ 2018 Gala
Sippi Khurana, Brigitte Kalai
From: Crime Stoppers’ 2018 Gala
Amy Pierce, Sippi Khurana, Brigitte Kalai, Susan Boggio, Brittany Zucker
From: Courageous Conversations: Human Trafficking in Houston
Bashar Kalai, Brigitte Kalai, Susan Boggio, Donae Chramosta, Rob Chramosta
From: Crime Stoppers Gala Celebrates Houston
Osama Gaber, Lilian Gaber, Kayla Lehmann, Bashar Kalai, Brigitte Kalai
From: Gearing up for the gala
Bashar and Brigitte Kalai
From: Gearing up for the gala