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How Women Entrepreneurs Make it in America

Latinas in Business is proud to present an in-person event in NYC, co-hosted by Berkeley College NYC Campus.

VERY LIMITED ATTENDANCE AT THIS IN-PERSON EVENT!

The 2022 Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Summit connects and empowers minority women business owners with tools and insights that propel them forward in a challenging business environment.

We’re excited to offer an in-person event in a hybrid environment that includes inspiring keynote and celebrity speakers, a panel of who is who in each area of development, along with our signature peer-to-peer networking sessions that will help women entrepreneurs elevate themselves and their businesses.

Highlights:

- A powerful Women in Business Panel that will discuss three essential areas of development: Personal Power, Financial Wellness, and Business Innovation.

- Connect with Local and Regional Government Officials, decision-makers, and business funders during our Lunch Reception networking event.

- Powerful Keynote Speakers to talk about future trends

- Celebrate our Leaders of the Month Awardees!

- Relax and enjoy in a camaraderie environment with peer-to-peer networking and a fantastic open bar Mixology Reception with our Celebrity Speaker GINA BRILLON!

2022 Small Business Champion Award &

Keynote Speaker Natalie Madeira Cofield

2022 WEES Leader Awards

Ivana Sedia - Founder, Unida Translation

Jacqueline Sansone - Vice President, Investors Bank

Laura Matos - President of Board, Latina Civic

Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina - President, Latina Civic PAC

Andrea Martinez-Mejia - Chief of Staff, New Jersey Department of Health

Samantha Telfair - Founder, theMERGER. State of Mind

Marcela Berland - President and CEO, Latin Insights

Lucy Pinto - Manager, Grow with Google Digital Coaches Program

Evelyn Padin - Founder, Law Offices of Evelyn Padin and Nominated U.S. District Court Judge in NJ Supreme Court

Elisa Neira - Deputy Commissioner at NJ Department of Human Services - Office of New Americans

Monica Ramirez - Founder/President, Justice for Migrant Women; Co-founder, The Latinx House

Celebrity Speaker Gina Brillon

Actress, comedian, and writer Gina Brillon was born and raised in Bronx, New York. She’s been a standup comic since she was 17 years old. Her first one-hour special, ‘Pacifically Speaking, was produced by Gabriel Iglesias and debuted on NuvoTV. Gina has a featured role in Gabriel Iglesias’ theatrical film, The Fluffy Movie. She’s made appearances on E!’s Chelsea Lately, AXS’ Gotham Comedy Live, The View, and most recently Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Gina is the first (and only) Latina winner of NBC’s 2012 Stand-up for Diversity Showcase. She is also an accomplished singer, published writer, and poet. Her pieces have appeared in the New York Post and Daily News among others. Gina is currently developing scripted content for Broadway Video’s new digital studio Mas Mejor with Horatio Sanz, and she can be seen this coming summer headlining the Ethnic Show at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival 2016. In 2021 Gina became a finalist on season 16 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent!

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