ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Darcella Patterson Sessomes
Darcella Patterson Sessomes
Chief of programming & reintegration services
N.J. Department of Corrections
Sessomes, now a city council member in Plainfield, has a long history of advocating for economic equity forand other vulnerable and underprivileged people, ensuring...
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Katia Passerini
Katia Passerini
Interim president
Seton Hall University
Former provost had perfect résumé for interim role, as she has been a key player in school’s academic affairs as well as its adjustments during pandemic.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Kristen Pappas
Kristen Pappas
Senior vice president of property management & construction
Onyx Equities
She is responsible for the executive oversight of all field operations across Onyx’s more than 13 million square feet of real estate. She is currently...
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Sundari Pai Luts
Sundari Pai Luts
Senior manager, global supplier diversity
Bristol Myers Squibb
A diversity, equity & inclusion champion, she is a catalyst for global diverse economic inclusion, empowering businesses and advocating for underserved communities while fostering collaboration with...
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Nichelle Pace
Nichelle Pace
President & principal
Brand Enchanting Media
Camden-based firm relishes chance to provide opportunity for small businesses and diverse entrepreneurs. It is a cheerleader and advocate for diversity, equity & inclusion in the media/advertising industry.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Jenn Zorn
Jenn Zorn
Director of education & business development
N.J. Bankers Association
In the more than two decades she has been with the association, Zorn has built a comprehensive education program while overseeing all business development at NJ...
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Elise Young
Elise Young
Freelance writer & editor
Various publications
Longtime Bloomberg and Bergen Record reporter now often appears in N.Y. Times. She can cover any topic with style and substance — as her recent substack series shows.
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Carly Wronko
Carly Wronko
Director of marketing
Choose New Jersey
Heads a team that pitches the benefits of New Jersey to the rest of the country and around the world. It’s a Herculean task, but one — based on...
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Helene Wolk
Helene Wolk
Chief operating officer
Englewood Health
Her role at Englewood cannot be overstated as, among other areas, she’s played a key role in the launch of Epic, revamping the hospital’s laboratory and breast care center and...
ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2024 — Kristin Kucsma
Kristin Kucsma
Chief economist
Sobel Tinari Economics Group
Oversees the group’s team of award-winning economists and experienced analysts. Her ability to explain complicated economic analysis clearly and simply makes her an effective expert witness; she has testified...