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March 29, 2022

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Award recognizes women who've made indelible mark on business, society

U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC), the nation's largest network of African American Chambers of Commerce, recently announced its Women of Power List for 2022.

The list is composed of influential women who are making a significant impact in entrepreneurship, leadership, and in their communities. 

USBC's Women of Power List recognizes women who have made an indelible mark on business and society. The honorees were recognized at the USBC Women of Power Luncheon, which took place March 24th at the AT&T Forum in Washington, DC. 

The Women’s HERStory Month event hosted 60 special invited in-person guests with over 250 virtual attendees, who heard from guest speakers Nicole Cober, Natalie Cofield, Taylor Thomas, Jotaka Eaddy, and USBC President Ron Busby. 

An impressive group of women who exemplify influence, impact, and innovation in their respective fields, we introduce USBC 2022 Women of Power: 

• Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court Nominee
• Adjoa Asamoah, Founding Principle, ABA Consulting and Crown Act Champion
• Tanya Lombard, VP Global External & Public Affairs, AT&T
• Georgette “GiGi” Dixon, Head of External Engagement for Diverse Segments, Wells Fargo
• Necole Parker, CEO Elocen Group
• Chanelle Hardy, Head of Civil Rights, Google
• Isabella Casillas Guzman, SBA Administrator
• Natalie Cofield, SBA Assistant Administrator
• Jotaka Eaddy, CEO, Full Circle Strategies
• Nicole Cober, Founder, The BOW Collective
• Michele Thornton-Ghee, CEO Ebony Magazine
• Denita Conway, CEO, Proven Management
• Donna Brazile, Political Strategist, and Author
• Dr. Ayris Scales, CEO, Walker's Legacy
• Alisa Joseph, VP, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. and USBC Community Economic Development Corporation (USBC-CEDC)
• Talisha Bekavac, EVP, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc
• Alicea Gay, Manager, ByBlack.us Platform
• Candace Waterman, CEO, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
• Jetheda Hernandez, Senior Director for Strategic Partnerships and Programs for the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council
• Nakita Chambers, MBDA
• Elizabeth Blount McCormick, CEO, UniGlobe Travel
• Renee Johnson, Senior Advisor, Public Private Strategies
• Robin R. Haynes, Business Advisor and Finacial Strategist, Robin R. Haynes Inc.
• Edna Robinson, SBA Program Manager, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, Office of Entrepreneurial Development
• Shakenna Williams, Executive Director Babson College Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Sonserae Cicero, CEO, SHEBA Consulting
• Bridget Gagne, CEO, Gagne Associates
• Aimee Griffin-Joyner Esq., Founder, The Griffin Firm, Life & Legacy Counselors
• Susan Vanderbilt, Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce
• Veta Jeffrey, Heartland/St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
• Kelisha Garrett, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Debra Keller-Chase, Greater Baltimore Black Chamber - SBA CNPP Spoke
• Regina Hairston, African American Chamber of PA, NJ, DE - SBA CNPP Spoke
• Tanisha Gary, African American Chamber of Central FL, SBA CNPP Spoke
• Cathy Adams, Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, SBA CNPP Spoke
• Angela Gibson-Shaw, Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber, SBA CNPP Spoke
• Theresa Carson, African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber, SBA CNPP Spoke
• Deborah Caviness, Southern CT Black Chamber, SBA CNPP Spoke
• Camille Carter, Madison Black Chamber, SBA CNPP Spoke
• Danyel Surrency-Jones, CEO, POWERHANDZ
• Melissa Bradley, CEO, 1863 Ventures
• Chrishon Lampley, CEO, Love Cork Screw
• Sheena Collier, CEO, Boston While Black
• Janine Fondon, CEO, UnityFirst Direct
• Andrea Anderson, CEO, Signature Group
• Leah D. Daughtry - Principal, On These Things, LLC
• Minyon Moore – Principal, Dewey Square Group
• Yolanda H. Caraway - Founder, The Caraway Group
• Cameka Smith - Founder & CEO, The BOSS Network
• Lauren Wesley Wilson - Founder, ColorComm
• Lauren Maillian - CEO, DigitalUndivided
• Shameka Godely, Founding Principal SGodley Architects
• Krissy Moore - Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo & Co.