Women in Business

Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey’s Women’s History Month event
Apr 15, 2026

Towers urges shift from access to agency at CIANJ event

Rutgers board Chair Amy Towers cited funding gaps and the need for mentorship during her remarks during CIANJ's Women's History Month event in late March.

Ginny Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey

Contributor Content

May 1, 2025

Steve Adubato Looks at Ways the Girl Scouts are Preparing Young Girls to Become Leaders

Steve Adubato is joined by Ginny Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey, to discuss how Girl Scouting prepares young women to become leaders with courage, confidence and character.

Fava Law Founding Partner Sandra Fava speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on April 2, 2025.
Apr 27, 2025

NJBIZ Conversations: Fava Law founder Sandra Fava

The attorney discusses what prompted her to set out on her own, the challenges she faced and what the future might hold.

Clockwise from top left: Moderated by Editor Jeffrey Kanige, the March 25, 2025, NJBIZ Women in Business Panel Discussion featured Elene Costan, chief human resources officer, Berjé Inc.; Judy Sailer, director of learning and development, Primepoint; and Marta Mazzola, chief people officer, NRS Inc.
Mar 31, 2025

Experts assess progress, persistent pitfalls for women in business

During an NJBIZ panel discussion, executives from Berjé Inc., NRS and Primepoint delved into issues such as addressing discrimination in the workplace, whether progress is being made on closing the wage gap and what can be done to increase opportunities for women.

Clockwise from top left: Moderated by Editor Jeffrey Kanige, the March 25, 2025, NJBIZ Women in Business Panel Discussion featured Elene Costan, chief human resources officer, Berjé Inc.; Judy Sailer, director of learning and development, Primepoint; and Marta Mazzola, chief people officer, NRS Inc.
Mar 26, 2025

NJBIZ panel explores evolving landscape for women in business

Executives from Berjé Inc., NRS and Primepoint offer insights about addressing discrimination in the workplace, the future of DEI, establishing meaningful mentor relationships and more.

The inaugural NJBIZ Women’s Leadership Summit took place Nov. 14 at The DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset. One of the panels, Making the Leep, featured (from left) moderator Jessica Perry, NJBIZ managing editor; Erin Mills, CEO, Strat House; Elené Costan, chief human resource officer, Berjé; Masha Sherman, chief financial officer, Greek Real Estate Partners; and Monica Smith, CEO and founder, Marketsmith Inc.
Nov 18, 2024

NJBIZ panel examines women’s leadership issues

Women leaders from Berjé, Strat-House, Greek Real Estate Partners and Marketsmith Inc. shared their experiences and advice - from embracing your fear to finding your "why" - during the inaugural NJBIZ Women's Leadership Summit Nov. 14 in Somerset.

The inaugural NJBIZ Women’s Leadership Summit took place Nov. 14 at The DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset.
Nov 18, 2024

‘Money Talks’ at inaugural NJBIZ Women’s Leadership Summit

During a panel discussion moderated by Catherine Milioti, market executive, senior vice president of business banking, Bank of America, female financial executives from Beacon Trust and Provident Bank, Palisade Capital Management and SKC & Co. CPAs spoke about the importance of creating and keeping wealth.

Siciliano Landscape Co. President Karen Siciliano speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on April 15, 2024.
May 6, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations: Siciliano Landscape Co. President Karen Siciliano

The leader talks about how she found a buyer for the company and the process that led to a sale.

Clockwise from top left: Moderated by NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige, the March 26, 2024, Women in Business Panel Discussion featured panelists Jennifer D’Angelo, senior vice president and general manager, Healthcare Division, New Jersey Innovation Institute; Laurie Smith, tax partner, Wiss; and Courtney Mulligan, vice president of marketing, Russo Development.
Apr 1, 2024

Women executives assess business environment, share experiences

Panelists from Russo Development, New Jersey Innovation Institute and Wiss & Co. LLP. shared their experiences and addressed the value of mentoring and networking, why policies supporting work-life balance and diversity, equity & inclusion are necessary, and how to increase female visibility in business settings.

Women in Business
Mar 8, 2024

3 action items for climbing past the ‘broken rung’

Women's biggest barrier to advancement doesn't have to hold employees back. A recent report offers ways to help.

Cyndie Williams, the executive director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust, speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige during Women in Construction Week, March 6, 2024.
Mar 7, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations EXTRA: CCT Executive Director Cyndie Williams

The Carpenter Contractor Trust leader talks about her introduction to and career in carpentry, the resources available for young women considering careers in the industry and the state of the industry and labor movement.

Remote and in-office workers
Mar 4, 2024

Flexible work arrangements help women find more equal footing

According to a recent report, 10% of survey respondents in 2021 set up to succeed when working remotely. Two years later, that figure jumped to 32%. Still, a negative stigma persists.