IABC Houston annually recognizes the achievements of a local top-level business or organizational leader who actively supports communications by initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communications programs. Khator will be recognized on May 8 at IABC Houston’s Bronze Quill Awards Gala at the Junior League of Houston.

 

“Dr. Khator exemplifies the qualities of a true leader – and communicator – that we look for in bestowing this award,” said Elaine W. Krause, president of IABC Houston. “Her ability to keep all UH constituencies engaged and informed is unique. When it comes to communications, she ‘gets it,’ which why we’re so happy to honor her.”

 

Since assuming her post in 2008, Khator has led UH to become a top tier research university designated by the Carnegie Foundation, and UH has experienced record-breaking research funding, enrollment and private support.  Khator is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Outstanding Americans by Choice award recipient, and she is now included among some of the world’s most respected leaders as a member of the Indian Prime Minister’s Global Advisory Council.  She also serves on several boards, including the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Technology Center, the Texas Medical Center Policy Council, and the Methodist Hospital Research Institute Board.