The 2021 Force For Change Winners Announced with Magie Cook
Leading Women Entrepreneurs (LWE) is an organization that has recognized over 600 outstanding women in business over the past decade. In 2020, we launched the Force for Change awards and are expanding our base to honor New Jersey's most innovative leaders of the next decade. In light of this unprecedented time, the Force For Change platform in 2021 will recognize those individuals who, through heroic efforts, made a significant and positive impact upon the lives of others during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Guest speaker Magie Cook congratulates the Top 25, “Please know that the work you do today paves the way for the next generation of young, aspiring, entrepreneurs and business leaders… Your innovation and ability to lift others as you climb is why you are being acknowledged. By promoting goodness and progress in the world, you are making New Jersey and the world a stronger and more equitable place to live.” Magie's first company was Maggie's Salsa, LLC, a fresh salsa and dips company that she started with $800 after she was homeless which was later sold to Campbells Soup for 231 million. She is now living her dream by helping entrepreneurs and teams discover their hidden personal power so they can increase their revenue and grow consistently.
Linda Wellbrock, founder of FFC and LWE, says, “These honorees are amazing role models representative of the increasing impact diverse leaders are making in the world of business. We are excited to celebrate men, women, and companies who, despite challenges, excel in innovation and advocacy and have helped to make New Jersey strong.”
We are so proud to announce:
Carolyn Beauchamp – Mental Health Association in New Jersey – Mental Health
Cathleen D. Bennett – New Jersey Hospital Association – Hospital Advocate
Joyce Brocaglia – Alta Associates – Leadership Education
Kristen Christy – Kristen Christy, LLC – Resilience
Steven M. Cohen – Morgan Lewis – Funding
Darrin Crisitello – Mission Bio – Biotechnology
Gary Dahms – T&M Associates – Engineering
Christian Dunning – A.J. Perri – Social Impact
Jeffrey Garibaldi – The Garibaldi Group – Family Business
Kim Hanemann – PSEG – Utilities
John Harmon – African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ – Diversity and Inclusion
Paul Hoffman – Liberty Science Center – STEM Education
Nancy Holecek – RWJBarnabas Health – Nursing and Patient Care
Shannon Keith – Sudara – Global Social Entrepreneurs
John W. Kennedy, Ph.D. – NJMEP (New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program) – Manufacturing
Peter A. Levy – Mandelbaum Salsburg – Legal
George Liothake – Atlantic Health System – Healthcare Leadership
Victoria Magliacane – Investors Bank – Banking
Trudy McKanna – Natera, Inc. – Medical
Spase Miloseski– CodeWell – Technology
Amy Spagnolo – Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services – Rehabilitation
Robert Stack – Community Options, Inc – Disabilities Advocate
Yolanda Stancil – Verizon – Communications
Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, C.Ss.R – Archbishop of Newark – Spiritual Leadership
Peter Webster – Aon Risk Solutions – Insurance
Dennis Wilson – Delta Dental – Healthcare
In 2021, we are honoring men, women, and companies who are a Force for Change in various categories. Our mission is to create a sustainable, ongoing environment that brings leaders together and showcases their attributes and contributions. These amazing leaders will be honored virtually on November 8th, 2021. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/154336000131
Visit our website here: https://forceforchangenj.com/