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RBJ Announces 2025 Impact and Inclusion Award Honorees

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2025 Impact and Inclusion Award honorees include: Maisha Beard, Jessica L. Cohen, Flor M. Colon, Jeiri I. Flores, Taren Greenidge, Flossie Hall, Stella Foundation (row 1), Lonie Haynes, Ann Himmler, Julio Jordan, Jessica Lewis, Jennifer Moritz, Shayla Scott (row 2), David Michael Simpkins, Melissa Suchodolski, Sara I. Taylor, Christine M. Whitfield, Stephanie Woodward, Kareen V. Zeitounzian (row 3)
2025 Impact and Inclusion Award honorees include: Maisha Beard, Jessica L. Cohen, Flor M. Colon, Jeiri I. Flores, Taren Greenidge, Flossie Hall, Stella Foundation (row 1), Lonie Haynes, Ann Himmler, Julio Jordan, Jessica Lewis, Jennifer Moritz, Shayla Scott (row 2), David Michael Simpkins, Melissa Suchodolski, Sara I. Taylor, Christine M. Whitfield, Stephanie Woodward, Kareen V. Zeitounzian (row 3)

The Rochester Business Journal (RBJ) has unveiled the 18 honorees for its 2025 Impact and Inclusion Awards, recognizing business and community leaders who are fostering inclusive workplace cultures that drive success and innovation.


Honoring Excellence in Inclusion and Impact


These prestigious awards celebrate individuals and organizations committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments that enhance workplace culture, support market growth, and improve overall profitability. The honorees will be recognized during an awards ceremony and summit on March 27, 2025, at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, located at 123 East Main Street.


Event Details

  • 8:30 a.m. - Registration, networking, and breakfast buffet

  • 10:30 a.m. - Keynote address, panel discussion, and awards ceremony

  • Event Hashtag: #RBJevents


"The 2025 Impact and Inclusion honorees are dedicated to building workplaces where employees truly feel a sense of belonging, which ultimately drives business success," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, Managing Director of BridgeTower Media/Rochester Business Journal. "We are proud to recognize their extraordinary achievements and contributions."


2025 Impact and Inclusion Award Honorees:


  • Maisha Beard, City of Rochester Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment

  • Jessica L. Cohen, Trillium Health

  • Flor M. Colon, Xerox Corporation

  • Jeiri I. Flores, University of Rochester Medical Center

  • Taren Greenidge, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

  • Flossie Hall, Stella Foundation

  • Lonie Haynes, Rochester Regional Health

  • Ann Himmler, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

  • Julio Jordan, Ibero-American Action League

  • Jessica Lewis, LáLew Public Relations

  • Jennifer Moritz, Dixon Schwabl + Company

  • Shayla Scott, MMB + CO

  • David Michael Simpkins, Rochester Regional Health

  • Melissa Suchodolski, USC Builds

  • Sara I. Taylor, Eleversity and Partners In Community Development Inc.

  • Christine M. Whitfield, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

  • Stephanie Woodward, Disability EmpowHer Network, Inc.

  • Kareen V. Zeitounzian, Harris Beach Murtha


Special Feature and Sponsorship Opportunities


The honorees will be featured in a special section of the March 28, 2025, edition of the Rochester Business Journal and online at RBJ.net.


Attendance is limited, with sponsors receiving priority access. Various sponsorship packages include multimedia marketing opportunities and logo placements. For details on sponsorship and event information, visit rbj.net/event/impact-and-inclusion-awards-summit.


For 38 years, the Rochester Business Journal has been a leading source of business news, providing in-depth coverage through its weekly print publication, website, and special reports such as the Book of Lists, Explore Greater Rochester, RBJ 75, and Power Lists.


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