Kristen Sayegh Named to March of Dimes Greater Houston Board of Directors
Houston, TX (October 17, 2024)
Kristen Sayegh, Whitley Penn Tax Partner, has been named to the March of Dimes Greater Houston Board of Directors.
Sayegh’s tax practice has centered around working with families, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses focusing on estate planning, financial planning, federal and multi-jurisdictional income tax planning, and professional accounting services.
She is a member of the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council, Houston Estate and Financial Forum, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). Sayegh is the Tax Partner lead for the Private Client Service Industry, serves as Whitley Penn’s partner overseeing the firm’s campus recruiting efforts, and helped start the firm’s Women’s Initiative, WAVE.
Sayegh was the University of Houston-Victoria’s 2021 Young Alumna of the Year, Houston Business Journal 2021 Woman to Watch Honoree, and Houston Business Journal 2022 40 Under 40 Honoree. She was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Hong Kong, Past President of the Rotary Club of Houston Skyline and a member of Leadership Houston, Class of XXXII.
Sayegh received a B.B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Houston-Victoria.
“We extend our congratulations to Kristen on this board appointment,” stated Tommy Byrd, Tax Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Houston office. “Her dedication and passion for improving maternal and infant health is a testament to her character and will help contribute greatly to the March of Dimes’ mission. We look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly make in our community.”
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Since 1938, we’ve built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family. Visit www.marchofdimes.org or www.nacersano.org for more information. Find us on Facebook and follow us with #marchofdimes and @marchofdimes.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
Whitley Penn is a full-service public accounting firm with nine locations, and more than 800 employees delivering tax, audit, and consulting services across a myriad of industries. The firm has consistently been recognized as “One the Top 100 Firms in the U.S.” and “Best of the Best” by INSIDE Public Accounting and other industry publications. We are a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. For more information on Whitley Penn, please visit www.whitleypenn.com.
Houston, TX (October 17, 2024)
Kristen Sayegh, Whitley Penn Tax Partner, has been named to the March of Dimes Greater Houston Board of Directors.
Sayegh’s tax practice has centered around working with families, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses focusing on estate planning, financial planning, federal and multi-jurisdictional income tax planning, and professional accounting services.
She is a member of the Houston Business and Estate Planning Council, Houston Estate and Financial Forum, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). Sayegh is the Tax Partner lead for the Private Client Service Industry, serves as Whitley Penn’s partner overseeing the firm’s campus recruiting efforts, and helped start the firm’s Women’s Initiative, WAVE.
Sayegh was the University of Houston-Victoria’s 2021 Young Alumna of the Year, Houston Business Journal 2021 Woman to Watch Honoree, and Houston Business Journal 2022 40 Under 40 Honoree. She was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Hong Kong, Past President of the Rotary Club of Houston Skyline and a member of Leadership Houston, Class of XXXII.
Sayegh received a B.B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Houston-Victoria.
“We extend our congratulations to Kristen on this board appointment,” stated Tommy Byrd, Tax Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Houston office. “Her dedication and passion for improving maternal and infant health is a testament to her character and will help contribute greatly to the March of Dimes’ mission. We look forward to the positive impact she will undoubtedly make in our community.”
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Since 1938, we’ve built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family. Visit www.marchofdimes.org or www.nacersano.org for more information. Find us on Facebook and follow us with #marchofdimes and @marchofdimes.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
Whitley Penn is a full-service public accounting firm with nine locations, and more than 800 employees delivering tax, audit, and consulting services across a myriad of industries. The firm has consistently been recognized as “One the Top 100 Firms in the U.S.” and “Best of the Best” by INSIDE Public Accounting and other industry publications. We are a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. For more information on Whitley Penn, please visit www.whitleypenn.com.
