Bloomfield Honors 22 ‘Women To Watch’ With Proclamation (VIDEO)

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Nearly two dozen “Women to Watch” in Bloomfield earned a big round of applause from local officials at the town council’s meeting last week.

Jenny Mundell – the first woman to serve as mayor of Bloomfield – joined with town council members to introduce a proclamation celebrating Women's History Month.

As part of this year’s celebration, the township spotlighted 22 “Women to Watch” after soliciting nominations from residents. The selected recipients own local businesses or are otherwise “shaping their communities through leadership, innovation and determination, sharing their knowledge and inspiring others.”

The awardees include:

Diana Aragona – His & Her Music
Melanie Bitecola – Brookdale Funeral Home
Kristin Broek – Iris Yoga
Christina Burgos-Lopez – Elite Events
Karima Conway – Xen Nails
Jeanette Gil – Soma Fitness Center
Laura Haraka – Feel to Heal Wellness
Miriam Jackman-Pierre – F45 Bloomfield
Sweta Kansagra – Therapy Story
Jen Kowal – Milk Well Lactation
Arlene Martinez – Martinez Signing Group, LLC
Mary Murdoch – Murdoch Shoes
Shamona Nero – Shop with Shamona
Josefina Rosario – Colores Design Studio
Veronica Solano – Classic Auto
Fiona Torbick – Bloomfield's Blooms
Nicolle Walker – Love & Plates
Deanna Wilson – Little Helpers Day Care
Medina Wingo – Casting Crowns Studio
Suzanne Wright – Evolve Health & Fitness
Angela Yosco – Tootie Cookies
Mayra Palomino - Camila’s Beauty Salon and Spa

Read the full proclamation and watch footage from the March 24 town council meeting below (video is cued to the proclamation).

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