Bellas Fashionistas Foundation

Bellas Fashionistas Foundation Committed to educating, motivating, and empowering the next generation of leaders!

Our mission is to change the narrative surrounding women, provide access to opportunities, and help young women cultivate strong values and a sense of self-worth. Bellas Fashionistas is a movement that focuses on the empowered women - since fashion plays a major role on our society, "fashion" is the platform to motivate, encourage, and educate Latina youth and women to believe in their abilities and follow their dreams through inspirational stories and life experiences.

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Sponsor Goya Foods for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Leadershi...
11/15/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Sponsor Goya Foods for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your sponsorship helps us create an empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore career pathways, and feel seen in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

TOMORROW at the Bellas Leadership SummitWe’re thrilled to present a powerhouse panel:“The Importance of Joining a Non-Pr...
10/29/2025

TOMORROW at the Bellas Leadership Summit
We’re thrilled to present a powerhouse panel:
“The Importance of Joining a Non-Profit Organization for Career Advancement”

This session is designed to inspire our student attendees to explore industry-based nonprofit organizations as a pathway to leadership, mentorship, and professional growth. Panelists will share their organization’s mission, membership benefits, and development programs — all with one goal: to empower the next generation of changemakers.

Moderator:
Perla Tolentino, Senior Career Specialist, Career Development Office, Bronx Community College, CUNY

Panelists:
• Javier Diaz – ALPFA NY, Social & Fundraising Events Committee + Professional Programs Committee
• Leslie Polanco-Linares, Esq. – DBA Member
• Luisa Lopez – Executive Director, Latino Social Work Coalition & Scholarship Fund
• Randy Gomez – President, Prospanica NJ
• Yenisei Bell – President, NAWIC NY Chapter

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Tomorrow’s the day to activate your inner power! At the Bellas Leadership Summit, we’re kicking off with The Hero Code —...
10/29/2025

Tomorrow’s the day to activate your inner power! At the Bellas Leadership Summit, we’re kicking off with The Hero Code — a dynamic workshop that transforms self-doubt into unstoppable self-leadership.

Led by the phenomenal Clarissa M. Rodriguez, Esq., Advisory Board Member of the Bellas Foundation and Board Member of the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board, this session will ignite your mindset and unlock your leadership potential.

The Hero Code workshop helps young adults transform self-doubt into self-leadership by reframing adversity as the beginning of their origin story.  Through real world examples, participants discover that success isn’t reserved for the lucky- it’s coded in universal traits they can develop.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Excitement Builds for the Bellas Leadership Summit – See What’s Ahead! Civic engagement is more than a buzzword—it’s a m...
10/29/2025

Excitement Builds for the Bellas Leadership Summit – See What’s Ahead!

Civic engagement is more than a buzzword—it’s a movement. At the Bellas Leadership Summit, the panel “United for Impact: Civic Engagement & the Power of Collective Community” brings together trailblazers in government, advocacy, philanthropy, and corporate affairs to explore how leadership rooted in purpose transforms communities.

Meet the changemakers:
- Katharine Pichardo – President & CEO, Latino Victory
- Hon. Yudelka Tapia – NYS Assembly Member, 86th District
- Dr. Aldrin Bonilla – EVP, Fund for the City of NY & Commissioner and Chair, EEOC
- Larry Gallegos – Director, Public Affairs Northeast, Florida and Puerto Rico, CLEAR

Moderated by: Denise Felipe-Adams, Executive Director & Senior Advisor, Mayor’s Office of Innovation & Emerging Markets

Students will gain tools to activate their voice, build coalitions, and lead with impact.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Sponsor Liberty Coca Cola for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Le...
10/29/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Sponsor Liberty Coca Cola for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your sponsorship helps us create an empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore career pathways, and feel seen in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

Join us at the Bellas Leadership Summit for a dynamic panel “Entrepreneurship Mindset: Different Journeys, One Mindset,”...
10/28/2025

Join us at the Bellas Leadership Summit for a dynamic panel “Entrepreneurship Mindset: Different Journeys, One Mindset,” featuring Latino leaders in fashion, food, AI, and banking—each with a unique journey, yet united by an entrepreneurial mindset rooted in resilience, vision, and purpose.

Students will gain real-world insight into how these innovators built businesses, led change, and stayed true to their values. Whether you’re launching a venture or leading from within, this conversation will inspire confident, purpose-driven leadership.

Moderator: Ana B. Mendiata, Ed.D., Development Officer, Bronx Community College, CUNY
Panelists:
– Susana Osorio, Co-Founder & President, MMS Group
– Julio Reyes Jr., Vice President, Regional Manager, Citizens Bank
– Daphany Rose Sanchez, Executive Director, KC3
– Cenia Paredes, Designer-Founder & CEO, Cenia New York

Let’s celebrate innovation, representation, and the power of entrepreneurship.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Bronze Sponsor Azar Design Co for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas...
10/27/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Bronze Sponsor Azar Design Co for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your sponsorship helps us create an empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore career pathways, and feel seen in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

Join the Conversation: “Igniting Your Inner Power While Breaking Into Your Desired Field,” This inspiring panel explores...
10/26/2025

Join the Conversation: “Igniting Your Inner Power While Breaking Into Your Desired Field,” This inspiring panel explores how leaders discovered their career paths, overcame challenges, and rose through adversity. It highlights the importance of representation and expanding opportunities for the next generation of professionals.

Featured Panelists:
* Hon. Bianka Perez – Associate Justice, Appellate Term 1st & 12th Judicial Districts, Bronx Supreme Court Justice, Civil Term
* Gregory Carbaralla – President & CEO, Azar Design & CO
* Franchesca Diaz – Director, Bronx Regional & Community Affairs, Con Edison
* Marcos A. Crespo – Senior Vice President, Community Affairs, Montefiore Medical Center

Moderated by: Fleriser Bello – Founder, President & CEO, Bellas Fashionistas Foundation

Bellas University Summit /Bellas Leadership Summit connects students to industry leaders, and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.
 
This event is FREE for Undergraduate and graduate students ONLY.

Register today at the link in bio or at https://bit.ly/BellasSummitNY25
 

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Diamond Sponsor Con Edison for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas L...
10/25/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to our Diamond Sponsor Con Edison for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your sponsorship helps us create an empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore career pathways, and feel seen in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

Breaking Barriers: Latina Creatives Shaping the Screen Join us for a dynamic conversation with trailblazing Latina creat...
10/24/2025

Breaking Barriers: Latina Creatives Shaping the Screen
 
Join us for a dynamic conversation with trailblazing Latina creatives who are redefining storytelling across film, television, and digital media. From screenwriters and producers to directors and strategists, these visionary women are challenging industry norms, amplifying authentic narratives, and opening doors for future generations.
 
Panelists include:
•  – Comedian, Actress, Writer & Producer
•   – Correspondent & Reporter, NBC New York & Telemundo 47
•  Veronica Rosario – Morning Show Content Producer,
•   – Partner & CEO, Executive Producer, Freedom Studios
 
Moderator: – Brand Marketing & Growth Strategist
 
Students will gain firsthand insight into navigating media careers, building inclusive narratives, and using their voices to lead change on and off the screen.
 
Bellas University Summit /Bellas Leadership Summit connects students to industry leaders, and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.
 
This event is FREE for Undergraduate and graduate students ONLY.

Register today at the link in bio or at https://bit.ly/BellasSummitNY25
 

Welcome Remarks at the Bellas Leadership Summit! We’re honored to welcome Dean Ana Isabel García Reyes to the Bellas sta...
10/22/2025

Welcome Remarks at the Bellas Leadership Summit!

We’re honored to welcome Dean Ana Isabel García Reyes to the Bellas stage as our Welcome Remarks speaker for the first Bellas Leadership Summit in New York State, held in the heart of The Bronx.

Dean García Reyes is also our host partner, and we’re proud to hold this milestone event at Hostos Community College, a beacon of education, equity, and community empowerment.

A trailblazer in higher education and civic engagement, Dean García Reyes has served as Dean of Community Relations at Hostos since 1996, bridging the college with the broader community through cultural programming, academic exchange, and legislative advocacy.

Her legacy of mentorship, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to equity continues to uplift generations—and we are honored to celebrate her leadership and partnership.

Bellas University Summit /Bellas Leadership Summit connects students to industry leaders, and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

This event is FREE for Undergraduate and graduate students ONLY. Food will be served.
Register today at the link in bio or at https://bit.ly/BellasSummitNY25

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Silver Sponsor (KC3) for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Leaders...
10/21/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Silver Sponsor (KC3) for their invaluable support and commitment during the Bellas Leadership Summit in New York – The Bronx.

Your sponsorship helps us create an empowering space for students to connect with professionals, explore career pathways, and feel seen in their leadership journey.

Bellas Leadership Summit / Bellas University Summit connects students to industry leaders and industry-based not-for-profit organizations while providing access to internship opportunities.

Together, we are building legacy, expanding access, and uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

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