Power Women of Queens 2026

#SchnepsMedia

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 a local cause.

To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Events@SchnepsMedia.com

Honorees

Ali Bardeguez

Gunnery Sergeant - Paws of War

Ramona Ciobanu

Director - Soccer Kids NYC

Jeehae Fischer

Executive Director - KAFSC (Korean American Family Service Center)

Sara Rennert

Executive Director - Ridgewood YMCA

VISIONARY VANGUARD AWARD

Michelle Stoddart

Senior Vice President of Community Development and Public Affairs - Resorts World New York City

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