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Power Women of the Bronx

November 19, 2025, 6:00 pm, ET

Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expy, Bronx, NY 10465

#SchnepsMedia

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 

Lisa Sorin 

President, Bronx Chamber of Commerce

National Anthem by 

The Renaissance Youth Choir

Honorees

ICON

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

ICON

Dawn M. Florio

Founding & Managing Partner - Dawn M. Florio Law Firm PLLC

ICON

Trish Gathers

President & CEO - The Carmelite System

ICON

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

ICON

Dr. Camelia Tepelus

Executive Director - Morris Park Business Improvement District

Deborah Wong

Human Resources Leader - Trilogy Business Solutions Inc.

Testimonials

Power Women of Brooklyn

Thank you for the recognition. I was honored to be part of such a powerful group of women.

Dr. Diane Recinos

President
Berkeley College

Schneps Media Bronx Power Women event created an incredible, unique opportunity for networking, fun and a celebration of each woman’s impactful contribution to the community! Demetra Mattone and her entire team excel at creating a memorable night that will build connections for a lifetime. By joining the Power Women network, you will be inspired by other powerful women that are doing remarkable work in a variety of businesses and within the local community.

Angela Torres

Founder and Executive Director
Throggs Neck Community Alliance

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 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

Sponsors

Excellence Community Schools

One Fordham Plaza, LLC.

The Carmelite System

River Spring Living

Stand Up to Violence Program at Jacobi Hospital

American Maintenance 3 Janitorial Services

Neighborhood SHOPP

Urban Health Plan

Ridgewood Savings Bank

Yemeni American Merchants Association (YAMA)

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

GSM Charity Auctions

Miss Jessie's

Schneps Media

Bronx Times

Noticia

Caribbean Life

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Contact

General Inquiries

Nazia DeFrank

(516) 661-6315

ndefrank@schnepsmedia.com

Sponsorship Inquiries

Nazia DeFrank

(516) 661-6315

ndefrank@schnepsmedia.com

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