PODEROZA LEGACY
May 1, 2021 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST (U.S.)
Poderoza Legacy is an event for middle school & high school women/girls of African Descent! This program is designed for middle and high school young girls/self-identifying girls who also identify as Black/African/Cabo Verdean.
The Poderoza Legacy event took place on Saturday, May 1st! We are grateful for all speakers and students who came out. It was a day full of empowerment. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to keep up with what we’re doing next!
Meet our Speakers!
Poderoza Legacy Hosts! Dr. Terza Lima-Neves & Jess Évora
Dr. Terza Lima-Neves is a proud Cabo Verdean woman, mother, wife, professor of political science and cofounder of the international conference on Cabo Verdean women. Dr. Lima-Neve was born in Cabo Verde, and currently resides in North Carolina.
Jess Évora is a leadership development professional based out of California. She leads Ranja CV, a nonprofit organization for Cabo Verdean mentorship & networking. Jess is also on the Poderoza team and is a proud native of Rhode Island.
Learn more about our inspiring speakers!
Simply click on a speaker’s name to read their full biography. Thank you to all of our incredible speakers. We are excited for this special event.
Valentina Marianetti, DJ + Entrepreneur
Tara Jaye Frank, CEO, TJF Career Modeling LLC
Tamara Tavares, Founder/Executive Director of Kriola's Professional Association (KPA)
Suely Ramos Neves, Women & Girls Program Coordinator - Cabo Verde National Basketball Federation
Samira Ali Gomes, Founder & Social Entrepreneur
Miss Mongai Fankam, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Advocate for Education
Lorreta Rocha, HR & Admin. Manager / Cape Verde National Team Basketball Player
Lisette M. Gomes, Esq., Municipal Court Judge
Lisa Lopes, Singer/Songwriter
Lauraberth Lima, MFA, Cultural Consultant
Joli Moniz, Owner, A Vontade Tours & A Vontade Services
Jesiane Fernandes, Real Estate Agent
Jenni Évora, Head of Communications for Neutrogena
Dr. Fanny Martins, Doctor & Mental Health Advocate
Carla C. Moreira, MD, RPV, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Belita Ribeiro, Alumni Mentor at College Unbound; Small Business Owner
Learn more about your Event Hosts!
Dr. Terza Lima-Neves , Co-Founder, Poderoza Conference
Jess Évora, Director of Content, Poderoza Conference
