Associations & Organizations

Jim Kirkos CEO Meadowlands Chamber Strong leader at top regional chamber. Leading the charge for a 460,000 SF Meadowlands convention center that would be huge driver of economic activity. John KennedyRaymond Lamboy

Stephen Blazejewski, Augusto Penaranda President, Executive director N.J. Pride Chamber of Commerce Chamber, recently rebranded, aims to elevate the economic growth of the state’s LGBTQ+ community by providing business resources and networking opportunities. Penaranda is the first...

Anna Maria Tejada President Executive Women of New Jersey A top employment lawyer at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, she is an advocate for all working women in her role with powerful and influential nonprofit. Amol SinhaRalph Thomas

Ray Lesniak Founder and president Lesniak Institute for American Leadership Did you bet on the Super Bowl … legally? Ray Lesniak is one of the biggest reasons why you were able. Dana LancellottiJoe Lupo

Evan Weiss CEO Newark Alliance Bringing fresh ideas to important nonprofit in Newark, including the community-based e-gift card initiative designed to infuse vital funds into Newark’s small businesses over the holidays. Ralph ThomasAndy Aronson

Eileen Kean New Jersey state director National Federation of Independent Business Heads New Jersey office for organization that makes small businesses the heart of its advocacy. Barbara KauffmanJohn Kennedy

Debbie Hart CEO BioNJ Companies with N.J. footprints  led country in developing new treatments, medications and vaccines. Were responsible for 69 new FDA approvals in 2020-21 (nearly 40% of approvals in that period). John Harmon Ryan Haygood

Judith Sheft Executive director N.J. Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology Longtime tech leader heads commission, which works out of the EDA, is playing key role in development of innovation economy with numerous grant and tax credit...

Anthony Cicatiello President Research & Development Council of New Jersey Longtime influential leader in politics and business, he heads the group that is promoting and advocating STEM companies and research – including the Governor’s STEM Scholars program. Mario...

Barbara Kauffman Chief operating officer Newark Regional Business Partnership Known for her solid leadership at NRBP plus her strong advocacy as a past president of Executive Women of New Jersey. Meghan HunscherEileen Kean