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Bellas Fashionistas Foundation

Committed to educating, motivating, and empowering the next generation of leaders!

Our mission is to change the narrative surrounding women, provide access to opportunities, and help young women cultivate strong values and a sense of self-worth. Bellas Fashionistas is a movement that focuses on the empowered women - since fashion plays a major role on our society, "fashion" is the platform to motivate, encourage, and educate Latina youth and women to believe in their abilities and follow their dreams through inspirational stories and life experiences.

11/04/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Bronze Sponsor Alianza Duffy AlianzaDuffy for their invaluable support and commitment during the 2nd Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your sponsorship helps us create an empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore career pathways, and feel seen in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

10/29/2026

Welcome Remarks at the Bellas Leadership Summit
We are honored to welcome Dr. Fernando Delgado, President of Lehman College, to the Bellas stage as our Welcome Remarks speaker for the 2nd Annual Bellas Leadership Summit, hosted in the heart of The Bronx, New York.

As the leader of one of New York City’s most vibrant and diverse institutions of higher education, Dr. Delgado has championed student success, academic excellence, civic engagement, and community empowerment. Under his leadership, Lehman College continues to expand opportunities for students while strengthening its role as a pillar of educational and economic advancement throughout the Bronx and beyond.

It is a tremendous honor for the Bellas Foundation to be welcomed by Dr. Delgado and the Lehman College community as host partners for this year’s summit. By opening the doors of Lehman College to future leaders, innovators, and changemakers, Dr. Delgado exemplifies the collaborative spirit that makes transformative educational experiences possible.

Bellas University Summit /Bellas Leadership Summit connects students to industry leaders, and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

This event is FREE for Undergraduate and graduate students ONLY. Food will be served.

Register today at the link in bio or at https://lnkd.in/gYKqn7

10/28/2026

TOMORROW at the Bellas Leadership Summit. We’re thrilled to present a powerhouse panel: “The Importance of Joining a Non-Profit Organization for Career Advancement”

This session is designed to inspire our student attendees to explore industry-based nonprofit organizations as a pathway to leadership, mentorship, and professional growth. Panelists will share their organization’s mission, membership benefits, and development programs — all with one goal: to empower the next generation of changemakers.

The panel is Moderated by Ana Gabriela Urizar, Esq. Immigration Attorney, Board Member, Bellas Fashionistas Foundation.

Panelists:
• Leslie Polanco-Linares, Esq. – DBA Member, of Counsel, Javerbaum Wurgaft P.C.
• Luisa Lopez, MSW– Executive Director, Latino Social Work Coalition & Scholarship Fund
• Melissa Rosario, MBA, IOM– President, Prospanica NJ,
Regional Director, NJSBDC, William Paterson University

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

10/28/2026

Welcome Remarks at the Bellas Leadership Summit!

We’re honored to welcome Eddy Bayardelle, PhD., to the Bellas stage as our Welcome Remarks speaker for the 2nd Annual Bellas Leadership Summit in New York State, held in the heart of The Bronx.

Dr. Eddy Bayardelle is an accomplished educator, philanthropist, and advocate for underserved communities. He has led major organizations in education and nonprofit sectors, driving initiatives that expand opportunities for youth and marginalized populations worldwide. Fluent in four languages, he is recognized for his leadership, service, and commitment to community empowerment.

As a Supporting Partner representing Bronx Community College, a nonprofit leader who has dedicated his career to advancing education, philanthropy, and opportunities for underserved communities around the world.

Bellas University Summit /Bellas Leadership Summit connects students to industry leaders, and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

This event is FREE for Undergraduate and graduate students ONLY. Food will be served.
Register today at the link in bio or at https://bit.ly/BellasSummitNY26

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10/28/2026

Join us at the Bellas Leadership Summit for a dynamic panel “Entrepreneurship Mindset: Different Journeys, One Mindset,” featuring Latino leaders in Restaurant, Hospitality, AI, and Healthcare, each with a unique journey, yet united by an entrepreneurial mindset rooted in resilience, vision, and purpose.

Students will gain real-world insight into how these innovators built businesses, led change, and stayed true to their values. Whether you’re launching a venture or leading from within, this conversation will inspire confident, purpose-driven leadership.

Moderator: Ana B. Mendiata, Ed.D., Development Officer, Bronx Community College, CUNY

Panelists:
*Jaime “Jimmy” Rodriguez, Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Life Coach
* Gomez, Director of MBA at Berkeley College and Founder of Sparx Labs
*Alfredo M. Angueira, Esq., Co-founder, Hoodspitality Group
*Dr. Denise Concepción, Physician, Entrepreneur & Humanitarian

Let’s celebrate innovation, representation, and the power of entrepreneurship.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

10/28/2026

Join us at the Bellas Leadership Summit for a dynamic panel “Entrepreneurship Mindset: Different Journeys, One Mindset,” featuring Latino leaders in r=Restaurant, Hospitality, AI, and Healthcare, each with a unique journey, yet united by an entrepreneurial mindset rooted in resilience, vision, and purpose.

Students will gain real-world insight into how these innovators built businesses, led change, and stayed true to their values. Whether you’re launching a venture or leading from within, this conversation will inspire confident, purpose-driven leadership.

Moderator: Ana B. Mendiata, Ed.D., Development Officer, Bronx Community College, CUNY

Panelists:
*Jaime “Jimmy” Rodriguez, Restaurateur, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Life Coach
* Gomez, Director of MBA at Berkeley College and Founder of Sparx Labs
*Alfredo M. Angueira, Esq., Co-founder, Hoodspitality Group
*Dr. Denise Concepción, Physician, Entrepreneur & Humanitarian

Let’s celebrate innovation, representation, and the power of entrepreneurship.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

10/27/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporting Partner Hostos Community College Hostos Community College, CUNY for their invaluable support and commitment during the 2nd Annual Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your partnership helps create a welcoming and empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore new opportunities, and feel seen and supported in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

10/26/2026

“Beyond the Boroughs: Latinos Shaping the Media From Local Roots to Global Stages”

Join us for a dynamic conversation with trailblazing Latino in Media who are redefining storytelling across film, television, advertising, digital, and print media. From TV anchors, screenwriters and producers to directors, strategist, and publishers, these visionary Latinos are challenging industry norms, amplifying authentic narratives, and opening doors for future generations.

Panelists include:
* Pedro Rivera, Anchor/Journalist Eyewitness News, WABCNY
* Sharon Pandolfo Pérez, VP, Creative Director, FingerPaint Multicultural Marketing
* Ulysses Terrero, Producer/Director/Casting Director/the creator/teacher of Acting Rehab
* Debralee Santos, Publisher and Editor in Chief, The Manhattan Times/The Bronx Free Press

This session is moderated by Fleriser Bello, Founder & CEO, Bellas Fashionsitas Foundation.

Students will gain firsthand insight into navigating media careers, building inclusive narratives, and using their voices to lead change on and off the screen.

Bellas University Summit /Bellas Leadership Summit connects students to industry leaders, and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

This event is FREE for Undergraduate and graduate students ONLY.

Register today at the link in bio or at https://bit.ly/BellasSummitNY26

10/26/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Diamond Sponsor Con Edison Con Edison for their invaluable support and commitment during the 2nd Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your sponsorship helps us create an empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore career pathways, and feel seen in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

10/25/2026

Activate your inner power! At the Bellas Leadership Summit, we’re kicking off with The Hero Code — a dynamic workshop that transforms self-doubt into unstoppable self-leadership.

Led by the phenomenal Clarissa M. Rodriguez, Esq., Board Member of the Bellas Foundation and Board Member of the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board, this session will ignite your mindset and unlock your leadership potential.

The Hero Code workshop helps young adults transform self-doubt into self-leadership by reframing adversity as the beginning of their origin story. Through real world examples, participants discover that success isn’t reserved for the lucky- it’s coded in universal traits they can develop.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

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