HERstory is Boundless

Marina Angioletti

My name is Marina Angioletti-I’m a content creator, mother and ovarian cancer survivor. In May of 2023 in the height of my career as a natural hair content creator, and just 11 months after having my daughter I received the most devastating news of my life-I had stage 4 cancer and without treatment, I had only 6 months left to live. Within a month of diagnosis I lost my hair, along with my livelihood and every plan I previously had for my future suddenly felt incredibly uncertain. Yet, with a strong support system, and a deepened sense of faith, I made a conscious decision that no matter the outcome-that I would fight on. In the last 9 months I’ve endured grueling chemotherapy treatment and surgery, resulting in drastic changes in my appearance, body and spirit…but through it all, I have persevered. Cancer has deepened my connection to God, to nature, to my loved ones and in spite of it all, I THRIVE. I’ve joined you all here today to remind you to be present in every waking moment, to always listen to your body and that even in life’s darkest times you can always find light. 

Hannah Dundas

My name is Hannah, a 19-year-old student born and raised in Brooklyn New York, currently attending Baruch College. With a West Indian background, I can fully understand tough love put my best foot forward in my personal life and studies, and embrace my culture and beliefs in everything I do. I am a self-taught makeup artist majoring in marketing, eager to learn more and experience the world of entrepreneurship and business.

Stacy Chapman

Stacy Chapman, a Brooklyn College graduate with a degree in Communication, is the visionary entrepreneur behind Stacy C Print and Studio LLC. Passionate about creativity and collaboration, Stacy specializes in helping fellow entrepreneurs bring their visions to life through innovative design and personalized solutions. With a strong commitment to empowering others, Stacy combines expertise and passion to make every project a success

Yashimabet Drummond

Yashimabet Drummond is a Brooklyn native of the Caribbean

descent, who is deeply passionate about supporting underserved

communities and people of color through her initiatives in the

entertainment industry and community development.

She earned a B.A. in Media & Society from Hobart and William Smith

Colleges, complemented by minors in Management and Italian Studies.

Her dedication to uplifting her community has driven her to create

impactful projects, including The Color of Connection, a documentary

that explores the unique journey of navigating love as a Black

individual on a college campus.

Her artistic journey also includes a self-directed project examining

the experiences of Black actors within the Italian film industry. This

project delved into the challenges and barriers faced, highlighting

stories of resilience, triumph, and evolution. Yashimabet moderated a

panel discussion featuring a prominent Italian actor on the topic and

co-hosted a two-day theater workshop on David Mamet’s The Woods to

allow students to gain valuable insights from a successful industry

professional.

Currently, Yashimabet serves as the Social Recreation Coordinator at

the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. In this role, she works with

teens in East Flatbush to foster a community grounded in excellence,

growth, and faith, empowering urban youth to reach their full

potential.

Yashimabet hopes to continue making a meaningful impact on people of

color through her artistic and community-driven initiatives, staying

true to her mission of creating spaces for growth, representation, and

empowerment.