The Woman of Achievement Luncheon is Women In Development (WID), New York’s signature event. Its purpose is to recognize and promote the achievements of a distinguished colleague who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the field of development and philanthropy as we celebrate the profession and its contributions to the nonprofit sector and society. Over 200 development professionals, philanthropists, and nonprofit volunteer leaders attend annually, representing a diverse range of sectors including arts and culture, civic engagement, environmental, educational, health services, international relations, social and legal services, and much more.
Bertina Ceccarelli is the Chief Executive Officer of NPower, a national tech training and job placement nonprofit, rooted in community, and on a mission to advance equity in the tech industry. She joined NPower in 2016 with a passion to disrupt the status quo and build more inclusive workplaces. Under her visionary leadership, NPower has grown six-fold, expanding their proven program to several new cities.
Bertina’s commitment to helping young adults and military-connected individuals launch tech careers and break social and economic mobility barriers has led to her involvement in strategic alliance organizations including: Founding member of TechPact; member, CEO Action; steering committee member, American’s Promise; Wall Street Journal CEO Council; as well as membership on Forbes Council, NationSwell and Concordia communities. She was named as one of the Tech Industry's Brightest Superstars by the US Black Engineer & IT magazine. In 2024 she was named to Governor Hochul’s Emerging Technology Advisory Board for New York State. Click here to read Bertina's full biography.
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Pre-registration closes 12:00 p.m. May 14, 2025
Premium Tickets
Super Achiever $500
Name listed on WID's WoA webpage for one year • Name listed in the event program • Two tickets to WoA Award Luncheon with preferred seating • Recognized on WID's social media platforms.
Achiever $250
Name listed in the event program • One ticket to WoA Award Luncheon
Standard Tickets
WID Members
Regular Rate: $175
Non-Members
Regular Rate: $200
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
9th Floor, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
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WID President's Council Presents
A Night at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Join members of WID’s President’s Council on June 5th for a night of dance and celebration at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, with a performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. “An AILEY performance isn’t just dance; it’s a force of nature—a rich sensory experience that embodies all the staggering joy and wistful longing that human movement can elicit.” (Brooklyn Academy of Music website)
Come early (6:30 p.m.) for a networking reception in the BAM Patron’s Lounge, hosted by WID board member Kathleen Burke, and enjoy complimentary drinks. (Please note we will not be serving food, so enjoy a meal ahead of our gathering.)
Ticket Rates
Tickets for general WID Members will become available on April 30th, to the extent that seats remain available. Limited tickets available!
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30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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