Student Leadership Network Celebrates Changemakers at 18th Annual (Em)Power Breakfast

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Student Leadership Network is thrilled to host its 18th annual (Em)Power Breakfast on November 5, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street. Themed "Be the Change," this inspiring celebration will honor extraordinary alumni who are leading transformative work in their careers and communities, while recognizing a valued partner, the Apollo Opportunity Foundation, for its significant commitment to Student Leadership Network's mission. The event will be emceed by Soledad O'Brien, the acclaimed journalist and CEO of Soledad O'Brien Productions.

Renowned Journalist Soledad O'Brien to Emcee November 5th Event Honoring Outstanding Alumni and a Corporate Partner

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Celebrating Alumni Excellence

The Breakfast will honor two exceptional Student Leadership Network graduates whose journeys exemplify the power of educational opportunity and access.

(Em)Power Breakfast Honorees

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Farzana Hossain is a proud graduate of The Young Women's Leadership School of Queens (TYWLS). A Bangladeshi-American architect who focuses on the intersection of design, ecology, and community, she is currently a Junior Architect at Arrowstreet in Boston and an Adjunct Professor at Boston Architectural College. Her research examines how legal frameworks and past societal structures have shaped our perception of environmental shifts and responses to climate crises. Hossain embodies Student Leadership Network's commitment to developing leaders who create meaningful change. Julia Gamolina, Founder and Editor of Madame Architect and Associate Principal at Ennead Architects, will present Farzana's award.

Ian Genao will be recognized for his remarkable leadership trajectory. Immigrating from the Dominican Republic to the United States as a teenager, he learned to navigate the complex education system and college process with the support of his CollegeBound Initiative counselor. Ian earned a full-tuition scholarship to college and distinguished himself as an active campus leader and mentor while serving as a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is currently a Sales Account Manager at Bloomberg L.P. Throughout every chapter of his life, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to leadership, service, and mentorship. Nancy Cutler, Head of Corporate Philanthropy, Americas at Bloomberg, will present Ian's award.