Power Women of the Bronx honors those fearless females who make the Bronx the thriving and vibrant place it is to work, live and do business. When women support women, amazing things happen.
Schneps Media, publishers of the Bronx Times, El Correo, Caribbean Life and amnyMetro, is proud to bring together the most extraordinary women to connect, support one another, do business and build community.
100% of the evenings raffle proceeds will go to support Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project (SHOPP).
To buy tickets or to learn more about sponsorships please contact Nazia DeFrank, at 516.661.6315 and NDefrank@SchnepsMedia.com.
Mistress of Ceremonies
President, Bronx Chamber of Commerce

National Anthem by
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Davina Angus
Executive Director- Hunts Point Alliance for Children (HPAC)
Aleciah Anthony
Director of Community Engagement - The Bronx Defenders
Raye A. Barbieri, LCSW
Chief Executive Officer - Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
Lashawn Butler-Francis, LCSW
Founder and the Chief Executive Officer - Butler Services for Independent Living
Jessica Cabrera
Manager of Online Programs and Academic Engagement - CUNY Bronx Community College
Cheraine Case
Vice President of Administration/Chief Administrative Officer - Urban Health Plan
Mercedes Castro
Assistant Vice President - Ridgewood Savings Bank
Darcel Denise Clark
13th District Attorney of Bronx County
Sara Collins-Sedey
NYS Supreme Court
Farah Despeignes
Founder and President - Jacquelin Montalvo Despeignes Foundation and the New York City Coalition for Educating Families Together
Jacqueline Diaz
Assistant Building Manager - One Fordham Plaza, LLC.
Michelle Dolgow
Vice President - Allied Government Affairs
Taryn Duffy
Founder and President- Tarsam Public Affairs
Audrey Duncan
Director of Community Affairs- BronxNet
Thekra El-Rowmeim
Director of Family and Youth - Yemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA)
Irene Estrada
Former NYC Mayoral Candidate
Nathalia Fernandez
New York State Senator for District 34
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Dawn M. Florio
Founding & Managing Partner - Dawn M. Florio Law Firm PLLC
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Trish Gathers
President & CEO - The Carmelite System
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Vanessa L. Gibson
Bronx Borough President
Ariela Heilman
Associate Broker - Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales, LLC
Katherine Martinez, LMSW
President and CEO - Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project (SHOPP)
Dr. Ana Mendieta
Advancement and External Relations - Bronx Community College
Deborah M. Messina
Chief Operating Officer - RiverSpring Living
Jennifer Montalvo, LMSW
Assistant Program Director - Stand Up to Violence Program at Jacobi Hospital
Maribel Montilla
Tax Director- Ariva
Jessica Ortiz-Gonzalez
Vice President of Operations - American Maintenance 3 Janitorial Services and Supplies Co., Corp.
Ivelisse Ramos
AVP Deposit Services Officer - Ponce Bank
Dr. Charlene Reid
Co-CEO - Excellence Community Schools
Desiree Sanchez
Human Resources Leader - Trilogy Business Solutions Inc.
Ninfa Segarra, JD
Senior Vice President, Community & Government Affairs, Marketing & Communications, Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Officer - SBH Health System
Barbara P. Selesky
Director of Sales and Marketing - The Woodlawn Cemetery and Conservancy
Katherine Silverio
Parent Coordinator - Emolior Academy
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Dr. Camelia Tepelus
Executive Director - Morris Park Business Improvement District
Deborah Wong
Human Resources Leader - Trilogy Business Solutions 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 Bronx Times and relationships are started.
Victoria Schneps, President, Schneps Media
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 the Bronx.
Victoria Schneps, President, CEO
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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