
Empowering Women Leaders Across Texas
A Statewide Movement of Christ-Centered Women Leading with Purpose, Power, and Prayer
About Us
She Leads Texas is designed to unite influential Christian women in monthly gatherings known as She Leads Circles. These circles are led by regional directors and foster relationships, civic engagement, and spiritual growth among Texas women in leadership. This movement seeks to fill a unique space—offering leadership enrichment, community, and prayerful support from a Christian worldview, while encouraging women to walk boldly in their God-given callings in both the public and private sectors.
"God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God's generosity can flow through you."
— 1 Peter 4:10, NLT

Our Mission
To cultivate a statewide network of Christian women leaders who are bold in influence, rooted in biblical truth, and committed to advancing kingdom impact in every sphere of culture—government, business, education, and community—through intentional connection, spiritual formation, and leadership development.
Authentic Relationships
Connecting experienced leaders with emerging talent to foster growth and development.
Spiritual Formation
Providing workshops, seminars, and resources to build essential leadership skills.

Kingdom Impact
Building a statewide network of women leaders committed to making Texas stronger.
Our Programs
She Leads Texas is a state-based extension of She Leads America, designed to unite influential Christian women in monthly gatherings known as She Leads Circles.

She Leads Circles
Monthly 90-minute gatherings hosted by vetted local Circle Directors to foster authentic relationships and collaboration among Christian women in leadership.

Leadership Development
Equipping women to live out their calling in business, government, education, ministry, and community service with biblical wisdom.

Civic Engagement
Encouraging bold civic and cultural engagement rooted in biblical values and kingdom principles.

Prayer & Spiritual Growth
Providing prayer covering, spiritual encouragement, and leadership insight from a Christian worldview.
Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated women who lead our organization and drive our mission forward.

Michelle Robinson-Halverson
TEXAS STATE DIRECTOR
Michelle Robinson-Halverson is a powerhouse communicator, visionary strategist, and transformational leader with over 25 years of experience empowering others to live intentionally and lead authentically. As a best-selling author, media producer, business strategist, and founder of multiple platforms, she helps people rise from pain to purpose and reclaim their God-given identity. She is the creator of SHINE Like a B.O.S.S., a national leadership movement and book series that equips purpose-driven leaders to build others, sow into their calling, and serve their communities. Michelle also founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of Shine Magazine, an award-winning publication that reached over 40,000 readers and was distributed nationally through Barnes & Noble, Borders, and independent retailers. Michelle has written more than 10 influential books, including God Crazy, Overcoming the Seven Deadly Emotions, The You Plan, and the Freedom Series. Her popular 8-week video course, Live Again, has helped thousands of women navigate divorce and find wholeness. Her next book, SHINE Like a B.O.S.S., is set to release in 2025. A gifted platform builder and communicator, she has hosted and co-produced SHINE with Michelle on the INSP Television Network and The Mom Connection on Salem Radio. She has spoken at churches, conferences, corporate events, and led leadership intensives nationwide. From 2018 to 2021, she served as Chief Counsel and Strategist for Promise Keepers. Today, she is the State Director of She Leads Texas, part of the national She Leads America network, empowering Christian women to lead in faith, government, business, education, and media. Michelle speaks on topics such as: - Living and Leading with Intention - From Trauma to Triumph: The Freedom Journey - Empowered Womanhood: Identity, Influence & Inner Healing - Faith-Based Branding and Leadership - Purpose Over Perfection Known for blending spiritual depth with business insight and real-life relatability, Michelle brings messages that are raw, redemptive, and rich with truth. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband James. Together, they share a blended family of seven adult children and two grandchildren. Her greatest passion is helping others live whole, walk in freedom, and SHINE in every season.

Melanie Jones
CHAPTER LEAD - FRISCO - ADVISORY BOARD
Melanie Barrios Jones is a dynamic force of advocacy, leadership, and compassion. A proud resident of Frisco, Texas since 2015, Melanie spent over a year searching for the ideal community for her family after her husband’s company announced a relocation. Her decision to plant roots in Frisco was driven by one key factor—its exceptional public school system. Originally from New York, Melanie brings a rich blend of cultural diversity, grit, and warmth to everything she does. She and her husband Eric have been married for 35 years and are the proud parents of Nicole (30), her husband Matthew, and Chad (17), who has special needs. It was Chad’s journey that first sparked Melanie’s deep and ongoing commitment to advocacy—not just for her own child, but for all students, educators, and school staff who deserve an equitable and inclusive learning environment. Her heart for service doesn’t stop at education. Melanie is a passionate supporter of Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue, where she volunteers and fosters dogs, and she actively contributes to Operation Underground Railroad (OUR Rescue)—an international nonprofit working to combat child and human trafficking. She also supports small businesses and is an engaged member of various professional organizations. Melanie is known for her unwavering dedication to family. She has never taken a vacation without her children and cherishes time spent cooking, entertaining, and connecting with others. Whether she's advocating at a school board meeting, curating custom luxury gifts for her clients, or rescuing a dog in need, Melanie shows up with energy, empathy, and excellence. Her life is a reflection of core values: faith, family, freedom, and fierce advocacy. She is the kind of leader who brings both heart and strategy to the table—always looking for ways to uplift others, create lasting impact, and make the world a little better than she found it.
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Jen Leney
CHAPTER LEAD - MID CITIES - ADVISORY BOARD
Jen joined the 6 Stones family with 20 years of experience in Executive leadership for Volunteers of America and Christian Community Action. Jen fully believes that everything God has allowed her to learn while serving in these ministries, coupled with a decade in Corporate America, will be used to serve our neighbors in the HEB community with excellence and compassion. Jen's passion is to help people achieve their full potential while utilizing their God-given gifts to improve the world around them. Jen married her college sweetheart, Chris. Together they are raising their daughter Sydney who just received a full ride to pursue a Master Degree at Oklahoma University. In her free time, you can find Jen using her skills as a licensed minister, running, cycling or training her VERY energetic dogs!

Stella Crowl
CHAPTER LEAD - SAN ANTONIO - ADVISORY BOARD
Stella Crowl is the Co-Pastor of Kingdom Culture Church in San Antonio, where she serves alongside her husband. Married for 19 years and a proud mom of three incredible teens, she is also a photographer and leader of a homeschool co-op, blending faith, family, and education with purpose. Since 2017, Stella has led Kingdom Cultured Women’s Ministry, inspiring women to walk boldly in their God-given identity and calling.

Vanessa Hacker
CHAPTER CO-LEAD - SAN ANTONIO
Vanessa Hacker is an ordained minister with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) who has faithfully served in full-time pastoral ministry since 2001 alongside her husband, Brady. Together, they spent seven and a half years as youth pastors in Fort Worth, Texas, and have served as Lead Pastors of three churches over the past seventeen years—eleven of those at Southside Church in San Antonio, Texas—demonstrating unwavering dedication to the call of God on their lives. Raised in a pastor’s home, Vanessa inherited a rich spiritual heritage that helped shape her passion for ministry from a young age. She began singing in church at just three years old and was leading Kids Church as a teenager in the congregation where her parents pastored. These early ministry experiences laid the foundation for a life marked by spiritual maturity, servant leadership, and deep compassion for others. Vanessa currently serves as the Worship Pastor at Southside Church, where she leads with anointing, excellence, and heartfelt devotion. Her ministry through worship powerfully ushers people into the presence of God. Beyond her local church role, Vanessa serves on the Women’s Ministry Board for the Texas Church of God, offering wisdom, encouragement, and leadership to ministry efforts that impact women across the state. She is also actively involved with Untethered Ministries in San Antonio, helping to bring healing and hope to women and children in need. Vanessa's life reflects a servant’s heart, strong leadership, and a steadfast commitment to the work of the Lord. She and Brady have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of two sons: Tyler, who is married to Logan and lives in Georgia, and Aaron, who is currently at home pursuing a career as a firefighter. They also enjoy the company of their beloved yellow lab, Samson. Vanessa treasures time with her family and loves making lasting memories together.

Lisa Michelle
CHAPTER LEAD - SAN ANTONIO
Lisa Michelle is a subject matter expert on domestic child trafficking. Her advocacy has allowed her to work with state and federal government agencies, nonprofits, legislators, Senators, the criminal justice system, law-enforcement and more. Lisa's expertise includes collaborating victim service providers, task forces, and advocating on a daily basis for survivors of sex trafficking. She serves as an a Council member for the Human Trafficking Survivor Leaders Council of Texas (HTSLC) providing her expertise, overseeing policy, providing streamlined services and consultations to the State of Texas. She is an Author of Unlikely Warrior, a telling of her lived experience that gives insight to what victims of exploitation or trafficking go through, and to never give up hope! Mrs. Michelle is also the CEO of Lily & Co. whose curated gifts and products are handcrafted by survivors, and the founder of Untethered Ministries, a non-profit that guides women and children in their recovery from sexual abuse, exploitation or trafficking. She is also a Somatic Practitioner, guiding survivors in nervous system regulation to empower them in reclaiming their lives.

Alana de la Cruz
CHAPTER LEAD - AUSTIN
Alana is a multi-talented singer, #1 international best-selling author, transformational speaker for women and teens, entrepreneur, and the founder of SOLWIN (Shining Our Light Women’s International Network). Her empowering Christian women’s TV network is available on ROKU TV and every major streaming platform, reaching audiences around the world with messages of hope, healing, and faith. Alana’s life is a powerful testimony of resilience and divine restoration. Having survived domestic violence and abuse not once, but twice, she has emerged with a profound sense of purpose: to uplift and motivate women and teens to recognize their worth, embrace their identity, and step into their God-given destiny. Her mission is to heal the soul—the mind, will, and emotions—by revealing how inner transformation and spiritual growth lead to abundance in every area of life. Whether she’s belting out a soul-stirring melody, writing impactful books, or speaking on stages large and small, Alana's passion for empowering others is unmistakable. Her work is deeply rooted in biblical truth and inspired by her personal journey of overcoming adversity. She knows firsthand the struggles many women face and uses her voice to be a beacon of light and hope for those still finding their way. Through SOLWIN, Alana has built a global sisterhood—a faith-based platform where women can connect, support one another, and grow spiritually in Christ. Her leadership has helped countless women break free from the pain of their past and embrace a new future full of confidence, purpose, and peace. In all that she does, Alana carries a deep desire to see lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. Her goal is to leave every space better than she found it, planting seeds of faith, healing, and courage. Those who encounter her are left inspired, encouraged, and reminded of the deep love of their Heavenly Father.

Jessica Konzen
CHAPTER LEAD - AUSTIN
Jessica Konzen is a charismatic academic and captivating storyteller, who could sit at the feet of Jesus studying the historical context of Scripture. With a deep love for the Word and a unique gift for communication, she brings the Bible to life in ways that resonate across generations and backgrounds. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Biblical Studies at Regent University, where she also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Theological Studies with a minor in Communications. Jessica’s ministry background is rich and diverse, including two years of Bible college leading to national ordination, church planting twice over, and serving in various roles such as executive pastor and church staff. Jessica currently serves as a workplace chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America, where she ministers to over 800 employees across nine Central Texas companies. In this role, she brings compassionate care, spiritual direction, and the presence of Christ into workplaces. She also serves as an assistant pastor at The Refuge Church in Georgetown, Texas, alongside her husband, and functions as the primary prophetic voice within their congregation. She is the founder of Released to Be Wild, a ministry birthed from Isaiah 61:4: “They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.” Released to Be Wild exists to empower breaking free from societal norms, walking away from labels, and living wildly unleashed in our true identity for Jesus. She is also the co-director of the Austin chapter of She Leads Texas, a branch of She Leads America—a national movement that empowers Christian women to lead with grit, grace, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Beyond her academic and ministry work, Jessica is a sought-after speaker, avid runner, and devoted dog lover. But her most cherished roles are being a mom to three incredible children and wife to her amazing husband. Whether she's preaching, mentoring, or just being a mom, Jessica leads with authenticity, passion, and desire to see others walk in the fullness of God's purpose.
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