Category: MBE Spotlight

Gary Pasricha is the founder and managing partner of Pasricha & Patel, LLC. He represents clients in various corporate and business matters, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, debt and equity transactions, private placements, corporate governance, technology agreements, commercial real estate and leasing, secured transactions, and employment issues. Additionally, Gary provides legal counsel to startups and […]

Meet your entertainer for the 2024 Partnership Awards Gala—Reggie Woods. Reggie is a masterful saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator. As a Queens, New York native, his sound was influenced by jazz legends Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon, yet his soulful and unique style is entirely his own. While his sound is reminiscent of jazz […]

Angela Y. Leon is the Program Manager and Technology Implementation Specialist at Semirosas, LLC. With over 10 years of experience in project management, event coordination, and specialized training, Angela has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions that streamline business systems, improve communication, and advance critical initiatives. She excels in driving operational efficiency and […]

Yuliya immigrated to the United States from Ukraine in the early 2000s, graduated college, and proceeded to lay the foundation to become a leader in her community and industry.  In 2017, she established The Best Shades, LLC alongside her husband Marat Gimadiev. This venture was born from her passion for construction, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. Yuliya […]

Lalitha Priya Chandrashekhar, better known as Priya, is an award-winning visionary leader in healthcare communications with over 18 years of experience. In 2013, Priya took her passion for patient value and access and founded PFG MedComm. Her vision was to take a different approach to market access strategy. As a minority, woman founder of a […]

Devin Jackson is a distinguished technology leader and entrepreneur, currently serving as the CEO at GrahamStak, a dynamic IT firm specializing in government contracting. At GrahamStak, Devin leverages his extensive technical expertise and strategic vision to drive innovative solutions for government projects, particularly those requiring highly skilled cloud and cybersecurity personnel. In addition to his […]

Arlenis Dominquez is the Founder and President of Vivid Arc, an architecture and design firm located just outside New York City. For the past 10 years, she has worked as a licensed architect throughout the states of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Her passion for architecture stems from the desire to share […]

Liza Pizarro-White is the CEO and Founder of LPW, where she has steered LPW with unwavering dedication for over 20 years. Today, LPW is a thriving minority and woman-owned enterprise, specializing in technology training. LPW has expanded globally, boasting a network of over 500 trainers spanning 54 countries and 34 languages with over 13,000 successful […]

Chris Colbert is a Webby & New York Festival award-winning podcast host, producer, and writer. He is the CEO and Founder of DCP Entertainment, a media production & distribution network for underrepresented voices. Prior to founding DCP Entertainment, Chris previously worked at SXM and Cadence13, where he worked with names like Jamie Foxx, Touré, Joy-Ann […]

Brittany Hale is an undefeated trial attorney who pivoted toward providing businesses with proactive leadership and organizational design solutions. She’s taught “Managing Human Behaviors in Organizations” at an Ivy League institution and provided business solutions for startup and enterprise organizations alike.  As a trusted guide, she enables leaders to navigate intricate organizational transitions by operationalizing […]