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SHEroes 2025 was a truly unforgettable event. Completely SOLD OUT and filled with inspiration, empowerment, and meaningful connections.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this event possible:

Sponsors & Partners – We couldn’t have done this without you! A heartfelt thank you to Howard Ho of Wells Fargo (Platinum Sponsor), Anjali “Ann” Ramakumaran of Ampcus Inc (Platinum Sponsor), Justine Pangallo of Southwest Gas Corporation (Bronze Sponsor), Monica O’Reilly of Milaan Foundation (Sponsor & Marketplace Partner), and Lauren Albright of Madison Reed (Jewel Sponsor) for your generous support.

Attendees & Supporters – You brought the energy, ideas, and passion that made the day so impactful! Some of you even flew in to be part of this celebration.

Speakers & Panelists – Your insights and leadership were nothing short of inspiring. Special thanks to Keynote Speaker Elena Shao (NVIDIA), Shelley Golden -Professional Presence / Image Consultant, and our powerhouse panelists Linda Chuan (Box), Maria Jimenez, CCWP (Sony Interactive Entertainment), Jamhali Portus (Netapp), and Sue Marcus (Randstad Sourceright) for sharing their expertise on innovation and leadership.

WISE Got Talent Presenters – Nikky Do, Victoria Bracha, and Jeanie Colclough, (CIS)- Thank you for sharing your incredible stories and businesses with us. You truly inspired the room!

Trailblazer Awardees – Neelam Prasad (Wells Fargo), Nicole Rodrigues (NRPR Group, Inc), and Christina Bui (Robert Half). Your contributions to community, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship continue to break barriers and inspire us all!

Thank you to Priyanka Chary for a mesmerizing Veena performance and Gowtham Nagarathinam for an electrifying Bachata performance!

Entrepreneur Marketplace Vendors – Your trust in this event means everything. Seeing you showcase your incredible businesses was a highlight! Shoutout to Truewin, Riveting Trips – Active Luxury Travel Design, Shelley Golden, Nokki Farm, Milaan Foundation, Madison Reed, Minuteman Press, Yuen Meet, VB Fine Chocolates, EPG Group, Frankie & Brody, Mirapath, Inc., Trilyon, Inc., CMIT Solutions.

Behind the Scenes Heroes – Huge thanks to Abigail D. – virtual coordinator, suppliers, Plug and Play Tech Center, USPAACC WISE, and USPAACC West for all the coordination, logistics, and last-minute magic to bring this to life!

And of course, a big round of applause goes to USPAACC National President and CEO, Susan Allen for her support, USPAACC-West President – Maitjian Welke, Members Denise Ang, and Ankit Shah, USPAACC WISE Co-Chairs – Doris Li Yeh, Carolyn Joshua, and the entire USPAACC WISE and USPAACC WEST team for making SHEroes 2025 a reality.

This event was a powerful reminder that when women uplift women, incredible things happen!

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What an incredible event! The USPAACC-West Lunar New Year Luncheon was a huge success, filled with great food, meaningful connections, and vibrant celebrations to welcome the Year of the Snake.

USPAACC WISE was honored to be the Reception Sponsor, supporting this amazing gathering alongside incredible partners. A huge thank you to Wells Fargo, Platinum Sponsor, and to all the table sponsors who helped make this celebration possible! Special appreciation to USPAACC West President Maitjian Welke and board members Porter Wong, Denise Ang, Huy L., Ankit Shah, Ranjani Mohana – The Certification Lady, Howard Ho for hosting such a fantastic event.

It was wonderful to see WISE leaders and members in attendance, including Doris Li Yeh and Carolyn Joshua (Co-Chairs), as well as Dale Shintani (Founding Member, and event speaker), Nikky Do, CPA (WISE member) celebrating, networking, and embracing the spirit of the new year together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to continue building connections, opportunities, and success throughout the year!

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What an inspiring day at USPAACC WISE (Women Initiative for Strategic Empowerment) WISE & Shine: Empower Your 2025 in Plano, TX! Together, we celebrated the power of women entrepreneurs, innovation, and strategies for success in 2025.

Susan Allen, USPAACC National President & CEO, delivered inspiring remarks, exemplifying steadfast leadership in advancing opportunities for women in business.

We extend our gratitude to Breana (Feiller) Chan, Vice President of Global Supplier Diversity at JPMorganChase, for her impactful sponsor remarks. JP Morgan Chase’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs is truly commendable—special thanks to Vivian Young, Nancy Minchillo, Jeremy McCoy, Danielle A Davis, and Kristina Brown for their continued support!

The highlight of the day was the engaging panel discussion, Redefining Empowerment: Strategies for Success in 2025. Thank you to our brilliant panelists for sharing their insights and expertise:
💡 Abby Burton, Executive Director, JPMorganChase
💡 Amy Bogan, Senior Vice President, Magnit Global
💡 Steven Livingston, Executive Vice President, Allegis Global Solutions

A huge thanks to our amazing moderators, Doris Li Yeh (CEO/Founder at Mirapath, Inc., WISE Co-Chair) and Carolyn Joshua (President & CEO at Trilyon, Inc., WISE Co-Chair), for facilitating such a meaningful discussion.

The networking session that followed, supported by Rachel Harrington, Program Director at nextSource, was a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and dream big together.

We also extend our gratitude to the Program Sponsors Ampcus Inc Eaton Wells Fargo for helping turn our vision into reality! Looking forward to continuing this journey of empowerment and making 2025 a year of boundless opportunities for women entrepreneurs.

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The USPAACC Northeast Regional Chapter’s “Revive & Reconnect” holiday reception brought together leaders and community members for an evening of growth and celebration. The event featured an inspiring session on mentorship and leadership by Rachel Harrington, who shared valuable insights with attendees.

WISE Co-Chairs Doris Li Yeh and Carolyn Joshua, along with founding member Jenny Jing Zhou, and WISE Moderator Sabrina Sayoc were proud to support this impactful event. We were also thrilled to have mentorship circle members Ming Chen, Sara Wei, and Mary Fung in attendance, representing the strength and unity of our WISE community.

This event celebrated the achievements of 2024 while setting the stage for an impactful 2025. Thank you to everyone who made the evening unforgettable!

What an incredible webinar! “Managing Business Credit: Empowering Your Business Success” was a powerful exchange of knowledge, connections, and inspiration!

A HUGE thank you to:
Neelam Prasad and Wells Fargo for delivering invaluable insights that every entrepreneur and leader can use to elevate their business success. Our fabulous co-chairs Doris Li Yeh and Carolyn Joshua, and the ever-talented moderator Sabrina Alexis Sayoc, MBA, MSBA for keeping the conversation flowing seamlessly. Susan Allen, whose opening remarks set the stage perfectly.

To all the amazing attendees—thank you for showing up for yourselves and your businesses. Your engagement is what made this webinar shine!