[ultimate_heading spacer=”line_only” line_height=”40″ line_width=”1″ spacer_margin=”margin-bottom:40px;”][/ultimate_heading]ABOUT
ABOUT
THE NJ BLACK WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE
OUR COLLECTIVE VISION
[ultimate_spacer height=”70″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″]To garner, harness and strengthen the economic, social, and political power of BLACK WOMEN in New Jersey, by directly investing in and advocating for BLACK WOMEN in leadership roles.
OUR COLLECTIVE OBJECTIVES
[ultimate_spacer height=”70″ height_on_mob_landscape=”40″ height_on_mob=”40″]To increase the presence of BLACK WOMEN in all pipelines of leadership, including private, public, and non-profit sectors.
To increase the presence of BLACK WOMEN on state, local and corporate boards, commissions and authorities.
To raise money in support of progressive BLACK WOMEN candidates for elected office.
To advance the BLACK WOMEN’S economic, social, and political priorities including but not limited to: reproductive rights, expansion of family leave, maternal health, venture financing, and the wage gap.
To provide professional and personal development opportunities to support the retention of BLACK WOMEN in leadership.
OUR COLLECTIVE APPROACH
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Develop a statewide network of BLACK WOMEN, advocates, and partner organizations dedicated to the progression of BLACK WOMEN leaders.
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To significantly develop the capacity to financially support BLACK WOMEN in their pursuit of leadership and entrepreneurship.
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Raise public awareness and present recommendations to state legislators for policy changes that advance, protect and secure the rights of BLACK WOMEN.
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Host conferences, conversations and round-table discussions on pertinent topics impacting BLACK WOMEN in leadership for the purpose of uplifting and retaining their power.
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TRUTH IN NUMBERS
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OUR CORE TEAM
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Attorney, Policy Strategist and Entrepreneur
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Chief HR Executive and Corporate Sustainability Partner
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[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1013|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Haifa-Barnes.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Haifa Barnes|description^null” img_width=”200″ title=”Hanifa L. Barnes, Esq.” read_more=”title” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fhanifabarnes%2F|title:Hanifa%20L.%20Barnes%2C%20Esq.|target:_blank” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:14px;”]
Assistant Commissioner and Founder of The Time Tutor
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[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1152|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kim-brooks-headhsot.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Kim brooks headhsot|description^null” img_width=”200″ title=”Kimberly Brooks, Esq.” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:14px;”]Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Fund Services[/bsf-info-box]
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CEO/Executive Director, African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County
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Technology Corporate Vice President, New York Life
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[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1202|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Robin-Bridges.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Robin Bridges|description^null” img_width=”200″ title=”Robin Bridges Johnson, Esq.” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:12px;”]Employee Relations Professional[/bsf-info-box]
[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1020|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Untitled-design-4.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Untitled design-4|description^null” img_width=”200″ title=”Adrienne King” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:14px;”]
President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter
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[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1192|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Michelle-Peal.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Michelle Peal|description^null” img_width=”200″ title=”Michelle Peal” read_more=”title” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmicheleanene|title:Michele%20Anene%20George|target:_blank” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:14px;”]
Director of Communications, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
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Executive Director, Author, Entrepreneur
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ADVISORY TEAM AND SPONSORS
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[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1154|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Shameka-Daniels-1.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Shameka Daniels (1)|description^null” img_width=”150″ title=”Shameka Daniels” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:12px;”]Life Coach & Pastor, Change Church[/bsf-info-box]
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Chief Government Affairs Officer and Special Assistant to the President, Kean University
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[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1206|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Michele-Meyer-Shipp.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Michele Meyer Shipp|description^null” img_width=”150″ title=”Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, Esq., SHRM-SCP” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:12px;”]Chief Executive Officer, Dress for Success Worldwide[/bsf-info-box]
[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1156|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brenda-Ross-Dunlan.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Brenda Ross-Dunlan|description^null” img_width=”150″ title=”Brenda Ross-Dulan” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:12px;”]Founder and Managing Principal, The Ross-Dulan Group[/bsf-info-box]
[bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^1022|url^https://njblackwomenscollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Paula-Taylor.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^Paula Taylor|description^null” img_width=”150″ title=”Paula Taylor” pos=”top” title_font=”font_family:Raleway|font_call:Raleway|variant:700″ title_font_style=”font-weight:700;” title_font_size=”desktop:12px;”]Owner, Arlee’s Raw Blends[/bsf-info-box]
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WE NEED YOU!
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