100 Women We Love Class of 2010
A Houston, Texas native, Annise Parker has remained close to her roots. She was sworn in as the 61st mayor of Houston in January, becoming only the second woman and first openly gay person to hold that office. She graduated from Rice University and worked for two decades in the oil and gas industry, with 18 of those years spent at the Houston-based Mosbacher Energy Company. For ten years, she co-owned Inklings, a Houston-based independent gay bookstore. Parker was involved in Houston politics for several years prior to becoming mayor, serving six years as a member of the City Council and one six-year term as Houston City Controller. -CB
As the first decade of the new millennium comes to an end, we take a moment to celebrate 100 out lesbians who have made the past year one of inspiring change and amazing progress.
Judy Bowman
“I want to be able to work on projects by, for, and about gay women and the gay community at large,” says casting agent Judy Bowman. “I’m so excited to integrate that part of my life into my work.” Bowman began her career in casting in 1993 and, in 2004, she formed Judy Bowman Casting to seek out work showcasing the LGBT community. She has been a part of several regional productions and has worked with prestigious theaters like Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre and LAByrinth Theatre Company, as well as on films, television shows and audiobooks. In addition to casting, Bowman teaches on-camera auditioning at One on One NYC and is on staff at the Harlem School of the Arts. As such, she says, “I want to be someone whom young, gay actresses can ask for help or advice, and someone who is open to discussion about the future of gay women in entertainment.” –CB
