About Us

Rising Star 

Samantha Elleman

Samantha is a SUNY Fredonia Student majoring in Music Therapy. She is a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights and recently spent time in Guatemala teaching children English. 

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Power The Future Award

Danica Olson

 Danica has a Bachelor’s Degree of Music Education from Otterbein University. She spearheaded the organization of the Jamestown Women’s March last October and ensured the event was inclusive with a diverse group of speakers.

Catalyst For Change

Carolee Corbitt

Carolee has spent a lifetime centered on a career dedicated to advocating for and supporting the Latine population in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. She shows a quiet, strong compassion while working to help individuals dealing with substance use disorders through her work with Evergreen Health Syringe Exchange Program. 

Impact Award 

Qiana James

Qiana recently graduated with her Masters of Public Administration from Strayer University and is currently working towards her Doctorate of business Admin at Capella University. She founded Royal Dreamz Inc. for women and girls and most recently was instrumental in providing free prom dresses for area students. 

Shattered Ceiling

Andrea Desnerck

As the General manager of local manufacturer Water Street Brass, Andrea leads fifty-plus employees in the decorative hardware industry. Part of the small team that opened Water Street Brass in 2012, Andrea’s product knowledge and contacts in the decorative hardware industry across the country were key to the rapid growth of the business and its success as an important manufacturer and employer in the Jamestown community.