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Power Women of Queens

February 25, 2026, 6:00 pm, ET

Russo's On The Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11414

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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.com

Singing the National Anthem

Jahmir Allen

 Long Island Studio of Music

 

Mistress of Ceremonies

Monica Morales

PIX11

Honorees

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.

Testimonials

Power Women of Queens - ICON

Schneps Media, they're amazing. Their focus, desire and passion to really recognize women has really helped me. It has helped open me up to a network that I didn't already know. I'm so excited that I was honored!

Suzette Noble

Chief Executive Officer
LaGuardia Gateway Partners

Power Women of Queens

Thank you for the recognition and wonderful celebration. I am filled with gratitude to be recognized amongst such an inspiring group of women.

La-Vena Francis

Vice President of Field Operations
YMCA Greater New York (Queens)

Power Women of Queens

Thank you so much again... It was such an amazing experience and event. I am so grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to meet other Power Women!

Helena Han, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA, SBL

Head of School
AYM

Power Women of Queens - ICON

I'm so grateful for Schneps Media for really going out of their way to highlight issues, topics, and industries that are all doing amazing things and working for the greater good. Helping to bring attention to the amazing things that are happening across our region.

Neela Mukherjee Lockel

President/CEO
EAC Network

Power Women of Queens - ICON

Schneps Media has made an impact in the community, in all the industries, for women, and with the empowerment, 30 years in the making

Gina Battagliola

Director of Terminal Redevelopment
JFKIAT

Agenda

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

Sponsors

Resorts World New York City

Maspeth Federal Savings

KAFSC (Korean American Family Service Center)

The New Terminal One at JFK

The Port Authority of NY & NJ

JFK Redevelopment Program

The Black Car Fund

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Bronnberg & Henriquez, P.C.

Grant Associates

NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens

Episcopal Health Services

Alstom

Queensborough Community College

Ridgewood YMCA

New York Career Training School, LLC

Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers, Corp.

JFKIAT

The Independent Drivers Guild

100 Unite Here

Dianna Rose & Associates

SCO Family of Services

New York & Atlantic Railway

Queens College, CUNY

THE CHARRINGTON FIRM, P.C.

The Jacobs Agency

GSM Charity Auctions

Miss Jessie's

Schneps Media

QNS

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