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Yambeli Gomez Political director – New Jersey SEIU 32BJ She spearheads important legislation initiatives on behalf of 32BJ’s more than 13,000 members in New Jersey, as well as advocating for the members in front of elected officials....

Aiyana Goldberg Associate Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi First-generation Cuban focuses her practice on real estate, land use and related transactional matters. Her practice also includes Alcoholic Beverage Control law, where she has experience with ABC licensing and...

Dr. Marcella Garner and Maleka Robinson Co-founders MGM Medical Center Run Black-owned, mother-daughter medical clinic that aims to bring quality care and medical insights to East Orange and its neighboring communities, focusing on primary care, with services...

Karl Fowlkes Managing partner The Fowlkes Firm Born and raised in South Jersey, Fowlkes is an internationally recognized entertainment lawyer, music business professor and entrepreneur who has negotiated groundbreaking deals in the entertainment industries while remaining committed...

Ashley Edwards Founder and CEO MindRight Health A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Edwards heads a Newark-based tech startup with the mission of advancing health equity by making mental health care radically accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive...

Darrell Davis Public engagement officer DoorDash Government relations leader with experience in lobbying, issue advocacy and political campaigns. Adept in synthesizing legislation and policy on behalf of clients, while leveraging relationships with elected officials and stakeholders to...

Maya Curry Vice president, communications and DEI Newark Regional Business Partnership An all-around contributor to the success of NRBP's members by engaging in one-on-one member care conversations and sharing meaningful resources she has led the group’s DEI...

Sean Baptiste Vice president, chief human resources officer Combined Medical Group of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health Amid historic challenges in health care hiring, Baptiste has made significant strides in attracting and retaining talent as part of...

Itunu Balogun Deputy chief of staff Kean University Serving as deputy chief of staff at Kean University, she provides strategic leadership of Kean University Athletics, the President’s Advisory Council and other key initiatives as a close...

Alexis Bailey Vice president of government affairs New Jersey Business & Industry Association Considered a rising star with a keen legal eye in New Jersey’s business advocacy world, effectively engaging with lawmakers on employment and labor policy...