AL DÍA News Presents: 40 UNDER FORTY
The annual showcase of the most diverse and impactful young professionals across the Philadelphia region.
With Philadelphia’s demographic breakdown
42% AFRICAN AMERICAN
4% LATINO
7% ASIAN
The goal of the event is to showcase and reflect that diversity through the nominations.
The class of 2022 will represent the new generation of business and community leaders, media, influencers, innovators, and artists.
The 40 Under Forty were chosen by independent judges who bring broad experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and civic engagement.
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JUDGES
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- Blane F. StoddartPresident and CEOBFW Construction Project Managers
- Jimmy ContrerasVice President, U.S. Regional CommunicationsJP Morgan Chase & Co
- Bridgett BattlesDirector for Community Engagement and Supplier DiversityThomas Jefferson's Hospitals
- Adriana RubioNA Adobe Partner Development Managing Director and Global Growth and Strategy LeadAccenture
- Romana Lee-AkiyamaDirectorMayor's Office of Public Engagement
- Evan UrbaniaCEOChatterblast
- Bill GehrmanOwner and CEOEn Route
- Lisa LinkowskyFounder & Owner of Milestone Franchising & Television Host of Franchise FocusRVN Television
- Dr. Valerie HarrisonJD, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTemple University
- David OhCouncilman At-LargeCity of Philadelphia
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
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- Loraine Ballard MorrillDirector of News and Community AffairsiHeartMedia Philadelphia
GROUP 1 - HONOREES
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- STEPHEN MACCARIFiscal ManagerCity of Philadelphia
- ERIC GUTSHALLExecutive DirectorPennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority and State Public School Building Authority
- MARISABEL ALONSOAssociate AttorneyGreen and Spiegel LLC
- SAMANTHA RIVERA JOSEPHDirector of Implementation ScienceCity of Philadelphia, Office of Children and Families
- STEPHEN KULPAttorneyTucker Law Group, LLC & Chair of the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association
- DIANA SILVAPartnerManko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP
- OLENA HARTProject CoordinatorMartti by UpHealth
- ELVIRA MENDEZPublic Information ManagerSEPTA
- NATALIE ZAMORAAssociate Director of AdmissionsUniversity of Pennsylvania
- NOEL ROGELIO ARAGONSenior Editor, VREX Editorial TeamComcast
GROUP 2 - HONOREES
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- Miguel Esteban AndradeCommunications StrategistReframe
- Deana GambleAssistant Vice President of CommunicationsJefferson Health
- Shawnna L. WilliamsDiversity and Inclusion CoordinatorMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Rashaad LambertSenior Executive Vice PresidentForbes
- Mahmud (Abe) IbrahimMarket Executive & Regional Vice PresidentNorthwest Bank
- Hector Colon-RiveraMedical DirectorAPM, & Physician at UPMC
- Tirsa Marie VazquezCEO & FounderVX Apparel & COO of Milan Candles
- Julia RiveraVice President of External Affairs & Strategic InitiativesCongreso de Latinos Unidos
- Mercedes SmithVice President of Public RelationsTierney Agency
- Maryelis SantiagoDirector of Family and Community EngagementEsperanza Cyber Charter School & the Citizens Police Oversight Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia
GROUP 3 - HONOREES
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- Amaris HernandezFounder & CEOThe Cybher Group
- Katrina GilbertCEOPetite Féte Philadelphia
- Sandra MosqueraVice President of API Marketplace Product ManagerJPMorgan Chase
- Naida Elena MontesCommunity Engagement Practitioner, PhD Candidate at Temple University's Geography & Urban Studies & Youth MentorNorris Square Community Alliance
- Keighan GuntherAssistant Vice PresidentThe LaunchCode Foundation
- Erlina OrtizCo-Artistic Director & Resident PlaywrightPower Street Theater
- Rasheed Zaire AjamuJournalist & OrganizerResolve Philly/Germantown Info Hub
- George FernandezChief Executive OfficerLatino Connection
- Odin PalacioCo-FounderHigher Than 7 Productions
- Nigel CharlesDirector of Donor OrganizingBread & Roses Community Fund
GROUP 4 - HONOREES
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- Victor TejadaDelivery Driver & Founder and CEODelivery Guys App
- Andrea GonzalezUrban Planning ConsultantGuidehouse
- Ashley L. ColemanExecutive DirectorGalaei
- Jamison S. RogersMajor Crimes & Homicide DetectiveCity of Chester Police Department
- Darryl IrizarryDirector of Partnership and Strategic AlliancesPhiladelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Melva TorresAssociate DirectorUS Oncology Precision Medicine at Merck
- Michael ChowData ScientistsRStudio, PBC
- Melissa BeatrizDirectorActívate & Co-founder of ¡Presente! Media
- Jeannette CejaBilingual Travel Journalist, TV Host, Travel Advisor, Global Public Speaker, & CEOJet Set with Jeannette
- Brian BalduzziAssociateFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLC
Sponsorship opportunities are available to fit a variety of goals and budgets, please contact:
Martin Alfaro
Director, Business Development
(215) 789 6971
For questions about this event, please contact:
Erin McGovern
Events Coordinator
(215) 789 6959