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Temren Wroge
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WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2019 — The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) announces its new Council members.

“I’m pleased to welcome the many accomplished women business owners and several amazing leaders of national women’s organizations to the NWBC,” said Liz Sara, NWBC Chair. “We truly represent a diverse group of companies, industries and geographies as we seek to address the challenges we face in starting and growing companies. The many new voices on our Council, like the Vinetta Project’s Founder and CEO, will play an important role in communicating the needs and challenges of female founders as we formulate our recommendations to policymakers later this year. Collectively, our Council is ready to tackle action-based results. We are entrepreneurs at heart and do-ers in practice.”

For the past 30 years, the Council has served as the federal government’s only independent voice for women entrepreneurs, paving the way for increased growth in opportunity for women’s business enterprise. Today, women-owned firms comprise an estimated 40 percent of the country’s businesses, with a growth rate nearly five times faster than all other privately held businesses over the last 10 years. Without constant vigilance and continued advocacy, these gains would not have been possible. NWBC works to ensure that the voices of women entrepreneurs are heard and amplified, and continues to promote policies that provide opportunities for women business owners.

As a new Council takes shape, NWBC looks to focus its advocacy efforts on Women in STEM, Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship, and Access to Capital and Opportunity. NWBC remains committed to advocating for women in business and expanding opportunities for women business owners and their enterprises.

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Temren Wroge
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NWBC WELCOMES TWO NEW MEMBERS

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2, 2019 — The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) announces two new Council members.

“I’m pleased to welcome Rebecca Hamilton, CEO of Badger, and Sandra Robert, CEO of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS),” said Liz Sara, NWBC Chair. “As a full Council, we are ready to tackle action-based results while bringing the voices of  women-owned businesses to the White House, Congress, and the Small Business Administration.” 

Rebecca Hamilton is a second generation owner and co-CEO (Collaborative Executive Officer) at Badger, a natural and organic personal care products manufacturer known for its unique company philosophy, pioneering family-friendly benefits, and community engagement.

Sandra Robert is the CEO of AWIS, a national professional association that champions the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across all disciplines and employment sectors. 

With the addition of these trailblazers, NWBC will continue to focus its advocacy efforts on Women in STEM, Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship, and Access to Capital and Opportunity. NWBC remains committed to advocating for women in business and expanding opportunities for women business owners and their enterprises.

Susan Duffy

Executive Director, Babson College Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL)

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Temren Wroge
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WASHINGTON, D.C., March 5, 2020 — The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) welcomes it’s newest Council Member, Dr. Susan Duffy.

“I’m pleased to welcome Susan Duffy, Executive Director of the Babson College Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL), to the Council” said Liz Sara, NWBC Chair. “Susan’s impressive background in women’s entrepreneurial development will serve the Council well and Babson College’s research on women’s entrepreneurship will further enrich our policy recommendations to the White House, Congress, and the Small Business Administration.”

Dr. Susan Duffy is also a co-founder of the Women Innovating Now (WIN) Lab venture accelerator and an inspired educator and advocate for gender equity as a driver of social and economic growth.

“Women entrepreneurs are a key driver in local, national, and global economic and social prosperity,” said Dr. Susan Duffy, new NWBC Council Member. “The potential impact of women owned businesses represents one of the greatest economic opportunities of our time. I’m thrilled to work with the NWBC to help ensure that these women entrepreneurs have what they need to achieve that impact.”

With the addition of Susan Duffy and the Babson College Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, NWBC will continue to focus its advocacy efforts on Women in STEM, Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship, and Access to Capital and Opportunity. NWBC remains committed to expanding opportunities for women business owners and entrepreneurs. 

Maria Rios 

President and CEO of Nation Waste, Inc.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- (April 7, 2020) — The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) welcomes new Council Member, Maria Rios, President and CEO of Nation Waste, Inc. (NWI).

“I’m pleased to welcome Maria Rios to the Council” said Liz Sara, NWBC Chair. “Maria is the President and CEO of the first multi-million-dollar female, Hispanic-owned waste removal company in U.S. history and one of the largest minority-owned companies in Texas. Maria’s entrepreneurial skill is a great match for the Council’s work, and we look forward to her contributions to our team.”  

NWI is a fully certified, commercial waste disposal company specializing in construction, demolition, commercial/industrial, non-hazardous waste removal, portable toilets and recycling services.

“With an abundance of enthusiasm, I am looking forward to serving with this outstanding collective of results-driven women visionaries,” said Rios, new NWBC Council Member. “I’m energized to join the National Women’s Business Council and bring my experience as a business owner to the table.”   

In 2018, Rios revolutionized the workers safety industry by launching a new division, Nation Safety Net, which leverages a technology solution powered by IBM Watson IoT to keep workers safe and reduce the number of workplace injuries that occur.

Rios immigrated from El Salvador as a child and has dedicated her career to making life better for other Americans.  She has been a featured speaker at the White House for several administrations.

With the addition of Rios, NWBC will continue to focus its advocacy efforts on Women in STEM, Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship, and Access to Capital and Opportunity. NWBC remains committed to expanding opportunities for women business owners and their enterprises.

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Jordan Chapman
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (May 10, 2022) –  The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is pleased that it can now count three new Council Members in its ranks.

“It is a joy to announce that the National Women’s Business Council will be joined by three new Council Members,” said Tené Dolphin, Executive Director of NWBC. “They have tenaciously worked to support women entrepreneurs in their own communities and organizations, and I know they will bring this same devotion to their service on the Council.”

Jaime Gloshay is a co-founder of Native Women Lead, an organization dedicated to encouraging investment in Native Women in business through means that honor their community’s culture, creativity, and connections.  

Roberta McCullough serves as chair of the Association of Women’s Business Centers, which works to advocate on behalf of the national network of Women’s Business Centers and the women business owners that these centers serve.

Dr. Shakenna Williams is the Executive Director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, which works to tackle the problems of today being faced by women entrepreneurs and empower the visionary female innovators of tomorrow.

“I look forward to collaborating with all of NWBC’s new Council Members,” said Maria Rios, President and CEO of Nation Waste, Inc. “Each brings unique expertise and insights to the table and together, I know we can continue to advance equality and opportunity for women business owners.”

To learn more about NWBC’s current Council Members, check out their bios.

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About The National Women’s Business Council

The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is a non-partisan federal advisory committee created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. To learn more, please visit: www.NWBC.gov.

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Jordan Chapman
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (July 12, 2022) –  The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is pleased that is now joined by two new Council Members.

“We are so excited to announce that Selena Rodgers Dickerson and Pamela Prince-Eason have joined the Council,” said Tené Dolphin, Executive Director of NWBC. “Whether in their own communities or across the country, these two women have diligently fought to advance opportunity for women entrepreneurs, a spirit they will undoubtedly bring to their tenure on the Council.”

Selena Rodgers Dickerson is the president of SARCOR, LLC, an engineering design and project management firm, and Selene, LLC, a diverse business solutions company.

Pamela Prince-Eason is the President and CEO of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), a role she has held since 2011. She served on the Council for two previous terms. WBENC works to bridge gaps for women entrepreneurs through events, certifications, resources, and engagement opportunities.

“Women mean business, and so do I,” said Prince-Eason. “It is an honor to join such an esteemed group of champions for women’s entrepreneurship once again.”

To learn more about NWBC’s current Council Members, check out their bios.

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About The National Women’s Business Council

The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is a non-partisan federal advisory committee created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. To learn more, please visit: www.NWBC.gov.

Contact:
Jordan Chapman
202-941-6001
Jordan.Chapman@sba.gov

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (October 27, 2022) – The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is excited to announce that it is now joined by two new Council Members.

“Business owners Jenny Poon and Karen Clark Cole are joining the Council, and we could not be more pleased,” said Tené Dolphin, Executive Director of NWBC. “They have been innovators in their own industries and communities and will continue to be game changers on this Council.”

Jenny Poon is the founder of HUUB, a city-wide entrepreneur platform, and CO+HOOTS, a purpose-driven coworking and entrepreneur center. She is passionate about the modernization of federal resources and processes as well as supporting peer-to-peer information sharing.

Karen Clark Cole is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Blink UX, an evidence-driven design firm. Karen wants to inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs, particularly those with an interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics).

To learn more about NWBC’s current Council Members, check out their bios.

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About The National Women’s Business Council

The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is a non-partisan federal advisory committee created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. To learn more, please visit: www.NWBC.gov.