The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) announces the Honorees for the “Women Who Empower” 2025 AwardsLuncheon, which will be held on May 6th from 11:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m., at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, Princeton, NJ.
The 2025 Honorees are:
Michelle Bodden
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
Barbara George Johnson, MPH, J.D.
John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean Vice President External Affairs & Urban Policy
Kean University
Dr. Dionne Ledford
Executive Director & Superintendent Roseville Community Charter School
Lisa N. Lovell, MBA, Financial Planner, Prudential Advisors, will serve as the keynote speaker, for an informal “fireside” conversation. Thekeynote presentation will be moderated by Faye Coleman, CEO, Pure Genesis, LLC and member of the AACCNJ Board of Directors.
“At our May 6th, Women Who Empower Awards luncheon, we will recognize our 2025 honorees, talented and successful women, each in theirown right, that contribute to the greatness of New Jersey and the nation, every day”, said John E. Harmon, Sr., IOM, Founder, President & CEO, AACCNJ. The keynote presentation by Lisa Lovell is sure to be impactful. The work that Prudential is doing to strengthen small businesses is in alignment with the mission of the AACCNJ, said Harmon.
Sponsors for the 2025 Awards Luncheon include Premium Gold Sponsor – Prudential and Silver Sponsor – PSEG. Please visit the website for more information www.aaccnj.com
About the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
The AACCNJ performs an essential role in the economic viability of New Jersey. While providing a platform for New Jersey’s African American business leaders, to speak with a collective voice, the AACCNJ advocates and promotes economic diversity fostering a climate of business growth through majorinitiatives centering on education and public policy. The Chamber serves as a proactive advocacy group with a 501(c) 3 tax exemption, which is shared by the National Black Chamber of Commerce.