She is a top‑notch designer with a unique ability to see the big picture. Baptiste and co‑founder Tahji Wright operate with a mission to drive social change through innovative marketing and design solutions. The company is committed to empowering small businesses by increasing their visibility and impact in the digital landscape, while fostering an inclusive environment that supports and elevates minority‑owned businesses.
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She shapes the external communications strategy for HMH’s oncology and rehabilitation service lines — two of the system’s most important areas. Whether Dowd is successfully pitching physicians as expert sources on timely health topics or translating complex medical issues such as clinical trials and preventive cancer screenings, she is among the best in the business — and long overdue for recognition.
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She leads the Garden State’s only organization solely focused on protecting businesses and taxpayers from excessive litigation. Frank — a strong advocate for economic growth and a healthy business climate — brings deep experience in public policy, legal research and legislative affairs. She previously worked at the NJBIA, where she led advocacy efforts on employer and labor‑law issues.
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Just 18 months into her role at the Alliance for Action, Laughton already has made a tremendous impact — excelling in public relations, communications and the organization’s branding through events, social media channels and its podcast. A 2024 Rowan journalism graduate who worked on both the campus paper and radio station, she is one to watch.
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She drives communications efforts across business, community and hockey platforms for the Devils, developing and executing earned‑media strategies — but that’s only part of her role. Ley also works collaboratively on major events for Prudential Center and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. That’s why she is so highly regarded in sports media relations across the region.
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Velez leads the development and execution of initiatives that drive innovation, entrepreneurship and business growth within the Hispanic community from the chamber’s hub at New Jersey City University. A 2022 graduate of the Bloustein School at Rutgers, she is also active politically, serving as an aide to Asm. Carmen Morales and as a committee member for Latina Surge.
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