U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Announces the 2025 USBC Power 50 Women of Influence Class
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is proud to unveil the 2025 Power 50 Women of Influence Class, a distinguished group of visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are driving impactful change across industries and communities.
This year’s highly anticipated luncheon, themed “The Art of Influence: Women Leading with Purpose,” will take place on March 27, 2025, returning to the luxurious Salamander Hotel in Washington, D.C.
This year’s Global Trailblazer of the Year is the illustrious Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder & CEO of ActOne Group, and the Woman of the Year is Fawn Weaver, Founder & CEO of Grant Sidney, Inc., the parent company of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Both honorees exemplify the transformative leadership and excellence celebrated by the Power 50 Women platform.
“USBC is committed to recognizing and amplifying the voices of Black women leaders who are shaping the future through purpose-driven leadership. This year’s class continues to redefine excellence, from entrepreneurship to public policy to cultural innovation,” said Ron Busby Sr., President & CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. “We are thrilled to celebrate their extraordinary achievements and invite the public to join us in honoring these dynamic women.”
The 2025 USBC Power 50 Women of Influence Class
- Ingrid Best – Founder & CEO, iBest Wines
- Brianne Boles-Marshall – Diversity-Driven and Ethical Media Strategies Lead, General Motors
- Stacey Brayboy – SVP, Public Policy and Government Affairs, March of Dimes
- Della Brewer
- Cole Brown – EVP, Chief People Officer, American Airlines
- Joi Brown – Founder, Culture Creators
- Dr. Karri Bryant – Founder, 180 West
- Rumia Burbank – President & Co-Founder, VMS 365
- Valeisha Butterfield – Founder, A Seed Life
- Jolene Butts Freeman – AVP, Communications and Marketing, Meharry Medical College
- Swintayla Cash-Canal – Founder She’s Got Time (SGT) & SVP, Basketball Operations & Team Development, New Orleans Pelicans
- Tamira Chapman – Founder & CEO, Storehouse Voices & Portfolio
- Priscilla Clarke – President & CEO, Clarke & Associates
- Yvette Clarke – Chairwoman, Congressional Black Caucus / Congresswoman, 9th District of New York
- Lela Coffey – VP, Multicultural Business Acceleration, P&G North America
- Yvette Cravins – Senior Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
- Tiffany Cross – Host, A Cross Gen Podcast & Native Land Pod
- Sonjie DeCaires – CEO, Sonjé Productions
- Mahisha Dellinger – Founder & CEO, Huzzy Smartsips & Curls
- Shante Duncan – Founder & CEO, SMD Consulting Services
- Nicole Elam – President & CEO, National Bankers Association
- Sheila Eldridge – President & CEO, Miles Ahead Entertainment
- Tracee Ellis-Ross – Founder, Pattern Beauty
- Donna Epps – SVP & Chief Responsible Business Officer, Verizon
- J’Aimeka Ferrell – CEO, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
- Dr. Eva Frazer MD – Civic Leader
- Michelle Gadsden-Williams – Managing Director & Global Head of DEI, Blackrock
- Demetria Gallagher – VP, Higher Education Innovation Ecosystems, VentureWell
- Alexia Grevious-Henderson – Vice President, Magic Johnson Enterprises
- Minda Harts – Founder & CEO, The Memo
- Colette Honorable – EVP, Chief External Affairs Officer, Exelon
- Regina Jackson – President & CEO, RGJackson Management Group
- Jacqueline Jones – Head of Strategic Partnerships, DIB, LinkedIn
- Luvvie Ajayi Jones – 4X NYT Best-Selling Author & CEO, The Book Academy
- Chesley Maddox-Dorsey – CEO, AURN – American Urban Radio Networks
- Cynt Marshall – Consultant & Former CEO, Dallas Mavericks
- Alexis McGill-Johnson – President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)
- Tia Mowry – Founder & CEO, 4U by Tia
- Dr. Wendy Osefo – Author & Host, The Dr. Wendy Show
- Ericka Pittman – CEO/Interim Executive/Fractional Leadership Consultant, Epitome Solutions
- Leslie Roberson – CEO, LumiNicole Beauty, previously the Black Beauty Collective
- Desiree Glapion Rogers – CEO, Fashion Fair and BLK/OPL
- Mone’ Ross – Vice President of Cybersecurity Simulations, JPMorgan Chase
- Kim Roxie – Founder & CEO, Lamik Beauty
- Candace Rodney – EVP, Content Head, Ebony Magazine & Ebony Studios
- Egypt Sherrod – Founder & CEO, Indigo Road
- Claressa Shields – World Boxing Champion
- Karen Smaw – Director, Diversity Business Investment and Entrepreneurship, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
- Nicky Sparrow – EVP of Multicultural Sales, iHeart Media
- Charlyn Stanberry – VP of Government Relations, National Association of Broadcasters
- Nicol Turner-Lee – Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution
- Jeanne Wardford – Program Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
- Nikema Williams – Congresswoman 5th District of Georgia
- Fallon Wilson – Vice President of Policy, Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC)
- Gina Woods – Co-Founder, Donna’s Recipe
- Angela Yee – Media Personality & Entrepreneur, Way Up with Yee, Coffee Uplifts People
This signature event has sold out for the past two years, attracting a prestigious audience of business leaders, policymakers, and cultural influencers. Guests are encouraged to secure their tickets and tables early at www.usbcwomenofpower.com.
Partnership opportunities are also available, providing unique platforms for organizations to showcase their commitment to Black women leaders and economic empowerment.
Join us on March 27th to celebrate the Art of Influence and recognize the remarkable women shaping our communities and the global economy.
