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March 29, 2022

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.