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.
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
Dr. Janice Krystal Ascencio
Director of Ambulatory Women’s Health - Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Ali Bardeguez
Gunnery Sergeant - Paws of War
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
Tehra Coles
Executive Director - Center for Family Representation
Michelle DeMartino
Founder & CEO - Bubbles & Mane
Kamila Dottin
Director of Operations - Independent Drivers Guild
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)
Eyeri Gonzalez
Owner & Executive Director - Early Bird Educational Centers
Veronica Gordon
Mortgage Loan Originator - Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers, Corp.
POWER TEAM AWARD
Nicole Henriquez, Esq.
Founding Partner and Owner - Bronnberg & Henriquez, P.C.
Leslie Jacobs
Founder & CEO - The Jacobs Agency
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.
Dimitra Les
Director of Human Resources & Office Manager- The Black Car Fund
Sussie Lozada
Secretary Treasurer - UNITE HERE Local 100
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD
Christine Mangino
President - Queensborough Community College, CUNY
WORKFORCE IMPACT AWARD
Nancy Martinez
Executive Director - New York Career Training School, LLC
Roslyn Nieves
Emmy Nominated Producer, Director & Reporter- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
Suzette Noble
Chief Executive Officer - LaGuardia Gateway Partners
Noran Omar
Emmy Nominated Producer & Video Journalist- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
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
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
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
Linlin Zhang
Business, Financial and Employee Services Manager - Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
Eileen Yingling Zhang
CEO - Advanced-Integrity Wealth Strategies Inc.
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 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
The Black Car Fund
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Bronnberg & Henriquez, P.C.
Episcopal Health Services
Alstom
Ridgewood YMCA
New York Career Training School, LLC
Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers, Corp.
JFKIAT
The Independent Drivers Guild
100 Unite Here
Dianna Rose & Associates
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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