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Founded and led by women for over 30 years. Schneps Power Women is focused on recognizing, connecting, and supporting women leaders across our communities.
Power Women of Queens celebrates women who are making a lasting impact by advancing their fields, strengthening connections, and leading meaningful change in their communities. Through this event, Schneps Media honors more women across the New York market than any other organization, building a powerful network of women alumni. Included are Icons whose influence and legacy have shaped their industries, Risings, representing the next generation of dynamic female leadership, and women forging a path awarded special titles for outstanding achievement.
100% of the evening’s raffle proceeds will benefit SCO Family of Services.
To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Events@SchnepsMedia.
Singing the National Anthem
Jahmir Allen
Long Island Studio of Music

Mistress of Ceremonies
Monica Morales
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Debra Alexander
Director of Food and Nutrition Services - Episcopal Health Services
Bridgitte Allen
Office Manager - JFK Redevelopment Community Information Center
CARIBBEAN IMPACT AWARD
Coretta Andrews, BSN, RN
Assistant Nurse Manager - Episcopal Health Services
Rachelle Antoine
Manager of External Affairs and Community Outreach - John F. Kennedy International Redevelopment Program
Dr. Janice Krystal Ascencio
Director of Ambulatory Women’s Health - Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
CARIBBEAN IMPACT AWARD
Judith Avin
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
Ali Bardeguez
Gunnery Sergeant - Paws of War
JUSTICE AWARD
Julissa Bisono
Director of Base Building - Make the Road New York
POWER TEAM AWARD
Diana Bronnberg, Esq.
Founding Partner and Owner - Bronnberg & Henriquez, P.C.
Teagan Brown
Community Outreach Coordinator - Maspeth Federal Savings
Karen H. Charrington, Esq
Founder - THE CHARRINGTON FIRM, P.C.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AWARD
Ramona Ciobanu
Director - Soccer Kids NYC
Angela Wambugu Cobb
Vice President for Institutional Advancement- SUNY Old Westbury
Monique Cole-Green
Director, Industrial Transportation Workforce System - Grant Associates
Tehra Coles
Executive Director - Center for Family Representation
Michelle DeMartino
Founder & CEO - Bubbles & Mane, Experiential Salon, Spa & Boutique
Kamila Dottin
Director of Operations - Independent Drivers Guild
POWER TEAM AWARD
Luchia Dragosh
Emmy Nominated Producer, Director & Supervising Producer- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
POWER TEAM AWARD
Jade Duncan
Chief Operating Officer - The Nourish Spot
Inspi-HER Award
Monique Edwards
Interim Director - Alstom
FAMILY LEGACY AWARD
The Vallone Family
Jeehae Fischer
Executive Director - KAFSC (Korean American Family Service Center)
POWER TEAM AWARD
Lisa Gabberty-Rizzo
Business Administrator - Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
Stacey Gilbert
Senior External Relations Client Manager - Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Eyeri Gonzalez
Owner & Executive Director - Early Bird Educational Centers
BEACON OF HOPE AWARD
Suzette Gordon
President and Chief Executive Officer - SCO Family of Services
Veronica Gordon
Mortgage Loan Originator - Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers, Corp.
50 Years of Distinguished Service Award
Yvette Greene
Executive Vice President of Program Management- Crescent Consulting
Yanna M. Henriquez
Community Advocate - 100 Unite Here
POWER TEAM AWARD
Nicole Henriquez, Esq.
Founding Partner and Owner - Bronnberg & Henriquez, P.C.
Leslie Jacobs
Founder & CEO - The Jacobs Agency
Belinda Jain
Vice President, Customer Experience & Commercial - JFKIAT
POWER TEAM AWARD
Madeline Johnson
Emmy Nominated Producer, Director & Community Relations Coordinator- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
POWER TEAM AWARD
Dawn Kelly
Founder & CEO - The Nourish Spot Inc.
Deborah Khan
Founder - TruBlue Home Service Ally
Dimitra Les
Director of Human Resources & Office Manager - The Black Car Fund
Stacey Lora
Vice President of Safety & Security - JFKIAT
Amy Louk
Senior Business Manager - New York & Atlantic Railway
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD
Christine Mangino
President - Queensborough Community College, CUNY
WORKFORCE IMPACT AWARD
Nancy Martinez
Executive Director - New York Career Training School, LLC
Renee McWilliams
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer - Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation
POWER TEAM AWARD
Roslyn Nieves
Emmy Nominated Producer, Director & Reporter- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
WOMAN IN AVIATION AWARD
Suzette Noble
Chief Executive Officer - LaGuardia Gateway Partners
POWER TEAM AWARD
Noran Omar
Emmy Nominated Producer & Video Journalist- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
Helen O’Reilly
Chief Legal Counsel - SCO Family of Services
Blanca J. Ramirez
President and CEO - Comunilife
Sara Rennert
Executive Director - Ridgewood YMCA
COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AWARD
Patricia Robinson
Chief Administrative Officer- Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
Dianna Rose
Principal - Dianna Rose & Associates
Anila A. Siddiqi, M.D.
Psychiatrist and Geriatrician - NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
CARIBBEAN IMPACT AWARD
Cecilia Solozano-Bahr
Manager - Commercial/Contract Management - Alstom
VISIONARY VANGUARD AWARD
Michelle Stoddart
Senior Vice President of Community Development and Public Affairs - Resorts World New York City
Natasha Lelia Turner, ACE
Project Management– JFK Redevelopment Program - The Port Authority of NY & NJ
Shenna Vaughn
Co-founder - Vaughn Bentley Creative LLC
Cecilia Venosta-Wiygul
Executive Director - Center for the Women of New York
Tiffany Victoria
Founder - The Victorious Foundation & Victorious Consulting NY LLC
WOMAN IN AVIATION AWARD
Palmina Whelan
Capital Program Director - The New Terminal One at JFK
Natasha Wilson
Founder & CEO - NOW Production
LaShea Woodson
Director of Operations - Connective Strategies Associates Inc.
Simone L. Yearwood
Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities - Queens College
POWER TEAM AWARD
Linlin Zhang
Business, Financial and Employee Services Manager - Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
Eileen Yingling Zhang
CEO - Advanced-Integrity Wealth Strategies Inc.
5:00 pm ET
VIP Power Hour
This is the power hour where the honorees have an opportunity to meet one another and network before the rest of the guests arrive. Sponsors will be available to meet with honorees and provide special offers. Honorees receive their Schneps Media star pin to become an official Star Networking member. Drinks and Hors D’oeuvres will be served. Pictures are taken to be featured in the Queens Courier and relationships are started.
6:00 pm ET
Guests arrive
Guests arrive to meet, celebrate and connect with our honorees and sponsors. Drinks and food will be served as all attendees meet and connect.
7:30 pm ET
Award presentation
A high energy, fun award ceremony where honorees are presented their award as a Power Woman of Queens.
8:45 pm ET
Raffles are Announced
100% of the evening's raffle proceeds go to a local cause.
9:00 pm ET
Event Concludes
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