Fabulous women and men came out to support this year’s Mercado Global Celebration benefit at The Prince George Ballroom in support of women entrepreneurs.
Chaired by philanthropist Yaz Hernandez with Vice Chairs included Rachel Alonso-Mendoza, Carla Isabel Carstens, PJ Pascual, Gabriel Rivera-Barraza, and Laura Day Webb, the annual event was attended by business leaders, top retailers, and major philanthropists honoring Jewelry designer Pamela Love who received the 2017 Fashion Forward Visionary Award.
The event celebrated Mercado Global’s work to empower women and promote ethical practices in the fashion industry.
“We’re thrilled with the event tonight,” said Mercado Global’s Executive Director Ruth DeGolia. “We’re humbled by the support of our NYC community tonight. It’s now more important than ever to focus on what unites us, and we’re thrilled to celebrate women’s empowerment with such a successful event!”
Guests included: Coromoto Atencio, Gabriel Alonso-Mendoza, Marina Dobreva, Marc Donatello, Sophie Bischoff, Shannon Broyles, Christine Healey de Casanova, Carla Carstens, Ruth DeGolia (Mercado Global’s Executive Director), Eve Delf, Emie Diamond, Marina Dobreva, Jacqueline Horowitz, Valentin Hernandez, Kathryn Kerns, Jason Keehn (CEO & Founder of Accompany), Julie Koch-Beinke, Stephanie Loeffler, Emily Mann, Maria Teresa Mata, Dr. John Mesa, Noria Morales, Alexandra Seegers, Ben Rodriguez-Cubenas, and Rachel Valdes.
The event’s sponsors included: Alternatives, PIMCO, Exec|Comm, BESPOKE Custom Cuba Travel, Schai, IO Collective, Vias Imports Ltd., Lagunitas Brewing Company, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Wilo’s Flower Designs, Altrum Honors, and Hennessy.
Pictured:
Gabriel Rivera Barraza, Rachel Lee-Holland, Laura Day Webb, Yaz Hernandez, Ruth DeGolia, Carla Isabel Carstens, PJ Pascual
Pamela Love