When the region’s most influential leaders come together, the room shifts, ideas spark, and real momentum begins. That is the power of our honorees and the Brooklyn Power List presented by Schneps Media.
NOMINATE. SUPPORT. CELEBRATE.
For over 20 years, our Power Lists have recognized the business leaders, civic champions, and elected officials who move the region forward including Icons whose influence has shaped the region, Rising Stars representing the next generation of leadership, and remarkable individuals whose contributions earn special titles for extraordinary achievement. Together, they embody the influence, innovation, and inspiration that define our Power Lists.
This year, we are proud to further elevate excellence and inclusion through dedicated DEI Award Categories, honoring outstanding leaders through the Latin Impact Awards, Caribbean Impact Awards, and Gay City News Impact Awards- recognizing individuals whose work strengthens communities, amplifies diverse voices, and drives meaningful change across Brooklyn.
100% of the evening’s raffle proceeds will benefit Medical Society of the County of Kings.
To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Events@SchnepsMedia.
Singing the National Anthem
Amy Santoso
Honorees
LGBTQ+ Award
Mickey Heller (He/Him)
Chair- Brooklyn Pride
Alyssa C. Abernathy
CEO/Founder - Life Equip Group Inc. & Brown Girls Learn Scholarship Fund
ICON
Leonard Achan
President & CEO - LiveOnNY
Lishawn Alexander
CEO - Lishawn Cupcakes LLC, DBA Lishawns Consulting
ICON
Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D.
President - St. Joseph’s University, New York
Teri Coaxum
Founder & CEO, Certified M/WBE- Coaxum Connects
Lennox DeBarros
Senior Associate Director - NYC Health + Hospitals Gotham Health
Trailblazer Award
Thekra El-Rowmeim
Community Leader & Advocate
Caribbean Impact Award
Wayne Ellis
Founder & CEO - Caribe Bliss Cigar Company
Distinction in Business Award
NineDot Energy
Accepting on behalf of NineDot- Sam Brill, Vice President, Strategic Development
Dr. Lisa Eng
Trustee - Medical Society of the County of Kings
Karen Ford
Chief Executive Officer - HousingPlus
Vali Gache
President and CEO- Wyckoff Hospital
TD Bank Outstanding Entrepreneur Award
Evelyn Luciano Giangarra
Owner - Lady Bird Bakery
Ken Gibbs
President - Maimonides Health
Dr. Claire Green-Forde, LCSW
Founder & CEO - Dr. Claire SPEAKS!™
Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
New York State Assembly Majority Whip, Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
Caribbean Impact Award
Naomi N. Hopkins
Vice President of Government Relations, Northeast Region - First American Financial Corporation
Linda Ihesiaba
Vice President and Branch Manager - Dime Bank
ICON
Hon. Letitia James
Attorney General - State of New York
Caribbean Impact Award
Dr. Paulett Kenwood
Reading Action Program Chair - Lions Club International, Brooklyn Crown Heights Lions Club
Kapil Longani
Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel - State University of New York
Debbie Louis
Assistant Secretary Intergovernmental Affairs - Executive Chamber
Joanna O. Mercado, MD, MPH, FACP
Chair of the Department of Medicine - NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
Gabrielle Napolitano
Director of Partnerships and Communications - Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Made Stores
Ana Oliveira
SVP, Northeast Regional Manager, Small Business Banking - Valley Bank
Shannon O’Rourke
Director of Radiology - Optum Medical Care
Alexander Paykin, Esq.
Managing Director - Paykin Law
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION/ICON AWARD
Dr. Patricia Ramsey
President - Medgar Evers College
Maggie Ross
Senior Managing Director of Sales - Brown Harris Stevens Brooklyn, LLC
ICON
Christopher Taylor
Chairman - Li-Lac Chocolates
Jennifer Thomas
Owner and Director - Just A’s Daycare
Dr. Fabienne Gaillard Ulysse
Nurse Leader and Assistant Vice President of Nursing Education and Research - Maimonides Health
Keishon Warren
CEO - BKLYN Blend
Jim Zhen
Vice President, Store Manager - TD Bank
Testimonials
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 Park Slope Courier, Bay Ridge Courier and Brooklyn Paper 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 named to the Brooklyn Power List!
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
TD Bank
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull
Valley Bank
Gotham Health
First American Financial Corporation
NineDot Energy
Medical Society of the County of Kings
Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Miss Jessies
GSM Charity Auctions
Schneps Media
Gallery
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