GJDC's 5th Annual Women Who Lead Empowerment Recognition & Cocktail Hour

Schedule

Tue Mar 24 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) | Queens, NY

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About this Event

GJDC's 5th Annual Women Who Lead!

Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the resilient women whose leadership, service, and commitment continue to shape our community.

Through a brief program, we will recognize their impact and create space to connect, reflect, and build with one another over food, drinks, and meaningful networking. Come as you are and leave inspired by the power of women in community.

2026 Honorees:

  • Megan Hannigan, Managing Principal, FS Vector
  • Whitzney Mulzac, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of NYC Council Member Nantasha Williams
  • Raquel Olivares, Assistant Commissioner of Neighborhood Development, NYC Department of Small Business Services
  • Karen Calle, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Bella Lulu's

**$10 fee to secure a limited registration spot. 100% of registration proceeds will be donated by GJDC to a local nonprofit organization.


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Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC), 153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, United States

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