“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”

Executive Leadership Team

Natalie Maniscalco, Co-Founder

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Natalie Maniscalco is the co-founder of Wonder Girls, a non-profit | girls empowerment program, and the CEO | Founder of bluePRint Communications, a multifaceted public relations, marketing, design, and events agency. Natalie started her career as a media specialist at one of the nation's top PR firms in Manhattan and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is the national publicist for Goya Foods, handling the company's humanitarian initiatives, media relations, sponsorships, and social media. Over the years she has worked on PR campaigns for a wide range of clients, projects, and special events, including the Tribeca Film Festival, TIME 100 Most Influential People in NYC, Broadway Under the Stars in Bryant Park, Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City, the Winter Olympics in Torino, Puma's NBA All-Star Games Party in Houston, as well as celebrity and charity events in LA, NYC and the Hamptons.

Since a young girl, Natalie has always been passionate about education, sports, and inspiring others to be their best. As a former teacher and girls soccer coach, she never lost her passion for empowering young girls to see their potential and to find their path to success and happiness, which led her to create WONDER GIRLS with Irene.

Having lived in some of the world's most extraordinary cities, including Barcelona, Rome, and New York, Natalie is an adventurous traveler with a passion for people, culture, languages, and writing. She holds a degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies and Business Administration from Fordham University. For more info, please visit: www.blueprintmediausa.com

Irene Robles, Co-Founder

Irene Robles is the co-founder of Wonder Girls and a Mortgage and Real Estate professional | Loan Consultant . Her ability to easily create enduring relationships plays a pivotal role in fostering growth and connections. She is a dynamic presence both in the workplace and within Wonder Girls, leveraging her optimistic demeanor and talent to inspire and motivate others to excel and achieve their goals. She holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from LIM College in Manhattan and was also a teaching assistant at the local school district.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Irene is also passionate about giving back to the community. Irene believes in empowering the next generation of women to reach their full potential and never give up on their dreams.

Irene is a Supermom of 3 teenage daughters, and through her work at Wonder Girls, Irene can instill these values in her daughters and the young girls who participate in the program. She wants to create a world where all women and girls feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Irene is a true inspiration to those around her, constantly striving to make a positive impact on the world. Her dedication to her family, career, and community makes her a true Wonder Girl in every sense of the word.

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Our Staff

Jen Darley, CFO, and Colby Plaskowitz, Granter Writer, round out the Wonder Girls Executive Leadership Team. With over 20 years of combined nonprofit work experience, Jen & Colby bring the knowledge, expertise, and skills needed to help shape the future of the organization and the Wonder Girls After School Program.

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    Jen Darley

    CFO & Nonprofit Consultant

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    Colby L. Plaskowitz

    Grant Writer

Our Program Coordinators

Our Wonder Girls Program Coordinators are the heart of the organization, ensuring the seamless implementation of our flagship after-school program at a variety of middle schools and high schools throughout New York and New Jersey. By empowering young women and creating a safe space for growth, our program coordinators play an essential role in achieving the organization’s mission.

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    Martha Aguilar

    Program Coordinator

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    Ana Silvelo

    Wonder Girls Camp Director

    Program Coordinator

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    Kristina Coleman

    Program Coordinator

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    Alexandra Cruzada

    Program Coordinator

  • Kewannah Van Dunk

    Program Coordinator

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    Jeneine Doucette-White

    Program Coordinator

Our Board of Directors

The Wonder Girls Board guides and supports the organization in its efforts to fulfill its mission. Each member contributes to the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability, and also serves as a mentor to our young girls.

We are so appreciative of their commitment to Wonder Girls and to the future of our program!

Our Officers

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    Monica Jain

    Board Chair

    President, R.M. Palmer Company

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    Denis Camilo

    Board Treasurer

    Managing Director @ Protiviti

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    Tijana Hilaris

    Board Member

    Psychotherapist | Clinical Therapist Fellow

Our Directors

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    Dr. Kerry-Anne Perkins

    Board Member

    Gynecologist | U.S. Army Major

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    Diana Redruello

    Board Member

    Chief of External Relations & Strategic Alliances

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    Michaele Giannoutsos

    Board Member

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    Amie Pospisil

    Board Member

    Chief Operating Officer, Breaking Ground

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    Vito Pandolfo

    Managing Principal, Lead Smarter Associates LLC

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    Laura Guerra

    Board Member

    Marketing and Communications Strategy & Planning Lead at Marsh McLennan

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    Stuti Anand

    Board Member

    Founder of VRSA

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    Lynn Shaw

    Board Member

    Founder of Lynn’s Warriors

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    Michael Patrick Davidson

    Board Member

    Senior Advisor at Global Human Capital

Our Mentors

Through educational programming, we bring together a powerful and phenomenal network of diverse and multicultural professional women to teach, lead, inspire and empower our Wonder Girls, supporting both their personal and professional growth.

Our mentors and speakers specialize in adolescent programming, leadership, therapy, education, business, corporate, real estate, PR|Marketing, health, fitness, fashion, design, construction, food & beverage, charity | non-profit, banking, wellness, spiritual and more...

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    Yomairi Adrian

    Owner of Blooming Soul Inc

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    Julia Alegria

    Assistant Branch Manager at Visions Federal Credit Union

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    Jeri Allan

    Chief Customer Officer, Cobalt

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    Cheska Angeles

    International Patient Coordinator at The Stem Cell Institute

  • Maricela Baez

    Goya Foods | Public Relations & Sponsorships

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    Aaliyah Booker

    Facial Difference Advocate & Speaker

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    Desiree Burgos

    Realtor

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    Jessica Bush

    Tutor

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    Maria Elena Cadet

    LMHC-PsyD Licensed Mental Health Counselor | SYCAMORE HAVEN CORP

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    Vanessa Cameron

    Founder of The Curl Recipe

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    Chef Monti Carlo

    Celebrity Chef | TV Host

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    Mary Casey

    Marketing Strategist

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    Karina Chica

    Nursing Student at Ramapo College of New Jersey

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    Julie Chitiyo

    VP Senior Branch Manager at M&T Bank

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    Carol Chu-Peralta

    Founder & Director of Center for Resiliency

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    Elisa Cintron

    Assistant Public Information Officer at Township Of North Bergen

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    Kristina Coleman

    Founder of youRmore | Vice President of Child Advocacy & Mental Health Program at Safe Horizon

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    Jasmine Collier

    Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist | Owner of Purple Vegan Momma Essentials LLC

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    Ashley Conyers

    Founder of Divine Glow Coaching

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    Alexandra Cruzado

    Senior Account Executive, GCI Health

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    Alejandra Cuellar

    Charter Sales Executive, Journey Aviation

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    Brendaly Diaz

    Senior Technical Architect

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    Noemi di Cori

    Masters Candidate at MSU

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    Jeneine Doucette

    TV Producer

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    Allison Dudek

    Founder of Champagne Day Boutique

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    Diypse Duman

    CFO & Entrepreneur

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    Esendemir Sisters

    Entrepreneurs | Owners of Flatbread Grill

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    Leah Fairchild

    Owner / Master Coach, Train on Purpose Studio

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    Morenikeji Fashipe

    Student at Rockland Community College | Wonder Girls Ambassador

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    Grismely Ferreira

    Cosmetology

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    Paige Finnen

    Deduction Analyst at KIND

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    Magna Gopal

    Life Coach | TedX Speaker | Professional Dancer

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    Amari Green

    Project Manager, Mount Sinai Health System

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    Tania Guerrero

    Social Worker

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    Suri Hernandez

    Creater/Owner of BIUCHIC Mobile Boutique

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    Nathalie Heywood Smith

    Executive Leader, Advisor Business Growth

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    Amanda Hugh

    Social Worker

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    Elizabeth Igielski

    Wellness Facilitator / Massage Therapist at Oneness Healing

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    Christina Ioannides

    Founder, Fabulous & FearLESS

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    Alia Jamal

    Love Coach

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    Frazia Jan

    Master’s Student at Syracuse University

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    Quisha Joacin

    Media Personality | Host of “Qui Talks”

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    Dr. Naydine Johney

    Clinical Psychologist | Owner of Flourish Wellness Psychological Services

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    Arianne Etuk Johnson

    CEO, Colibri Notary Services

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    Tatyana Kochergina

    Owner, Wellness leader and Health Coach at Balance with TK | Accomplished Finance Professional

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    Aimee Laitman

    Owner of Aim2beYou Inc.

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    Kathryn Lancioni

    Founder of Presenting Perfection

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    Sierra Lidén

    Reporter at Rockland County Times

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    Madeline Lozano

    Senior Video Editor, SheHustles Branding

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    Zeina Ly

    Enterprise Account Manager at Bloomberg LP

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    Tracy MacDonald

    Director of Custom Training at NJIT

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    Vanessa Mackay

    Network Vice President, Revenue Cycle

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    Alexandra Mahairas

    Founder of AMCoaching & Retreats

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    Founder, Your Life at 10

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    Maggie Mahoney

    Financial Advisor

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    Lydia Martin

    Behavior Technician

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    Nicole McCullum

    Founder & President of Captivate Designs

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    Carilyn Melendez

    Financial Wellness Officer at Visions Federal Credit Union

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    Gabrielle Milani, MPH, R-DMT, LCAT

    Executive Director at the Lukin Center

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    Yessenia Montalvo

    General Manager at Legacy Boxing Club

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    Michelle Munoz

    Owner, Mindbodyesthetics

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    Bolanle Williams-Olley

    Chief Financial Officer, Mancini Duffy

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    Jennifer Ormaeche

    Creative Director at Verizon

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    Tennille Ortiz

    Celebrity Baker

    CEO at the Cupcake Carriage

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    Karen Overgaard

    Holistic Nursing | Reiki Master

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    Tina Pascal

    Women’s Safety & Self Defense / Empowerment Coach

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    Irenee Paul

    Vice President & Area Retail Leader at KeyBank

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    Emily Peguero

    Fashion Business Management

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    Wendy Perdono

    Executive Leadership Coach

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    Victoria Peterson

    Project Engineer at Kiewit

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    Ingrid Renderos

    Director, CUNY in The Heights Borough of Manhattan Community College

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    Leslie Rodriguez

    Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Director of Children & Youth Services at Center for Safety & Change

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    Meghan Ruane

    St. Thomas Aquinas College Graduate Assistant

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    Stefanie Shore

    Nurse Practitioner and Motivational Speaker

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    Alison Simon

    North Castle Town Clerk

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    Andie Simon

    Operations & Media Manager at Exubrancy

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    Ushma Sohail

    Marketing Coordinator at CareSphere Healthcare

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    Julia Sokol

    Founder & CEO of SassClass

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    Allegra Stein

    Support Specialist at YNAB

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    Isabella Szklany

    Strategic Communication Analyst at Persistent Systems LLC | Author of "The Wonder Girls Guidebook to College"

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    Berioska Taveras

    Senior Manager at FORVIS MAZARS US

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    Madelyn Torres

    Lead Coordinator at SalesForce

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    Kewannah Van Dunk

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    Dr. Jill Van Nostrand

    Financial Advisor

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    Emily Ventura

    Interior Design Student at Kean University

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    Eliana Veras

    Personal Development & Fitness Coach

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    Ashleigh Wilson

    Owner of Leighwilson Photography

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    Kathryn Yannalfo

    Photographer