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

Ali Bardeguez
Gunnery Sergeant - Paws of War
Teagan Brown
Community Outreach Coordinator - Maspeth Federal Savings
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AWARD
Ramona Ciobanu
Director - Soccer Kids NYC
Tehra Coles
Executive Director - Center for Family Representation
Luchia Dragosh
Emmy Nominated Producer, Director & Supervising Producer- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
FAMILY LEGACY AWARD
The Vallone Family
Jeehae Fischer
Executive Director - KAFSC (Korean American Family Service Center)
Madeline Johnson
Emmy Nominated Producer, Director & Community Relations Coordinator- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
Dimitra Les
Director of Human Resources & Office Manager- The Black Car Fund
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)
Noran Omar
Emmy Nominated Producer & Video Journalist- Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
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
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.
Linlin Zhang
Business, Financial and Employee Services Manager - Queens Public Communications Corp. (QPTV)
Eileen Yingling Zhang
Managing Director; CEO - MassMutual; Advanced-Integrity Wealth Strategies 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 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
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