iHeartMedia New York Honors Student Leader as Rising Star in Business during International Women's Day Celebration on March 3

Photo Caption: Shannia Nuñez, a Berkeley College student (center), accepts the Rising Star in Business Award during iHeartMedia New York's Fourth Annual International Women's Day event on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in New York City. Pictured (L to R) are Suzeana Stewart, Campus Operating Officer, and Director, Student Development and Campus Life, Berkeley College in New York City; Diane Recinos, EdD, President of Berkeley College; Panagiota Babadelis, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, Berkeley College; and Randy Gómez, Director, Graduate Admissions and Corporate Learning Partnerships, Berkeley College. (Photo Credit: Liam Winn)

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Berkeley College and iHeartMedia New York celebrated leaders who #GiveToGain, redefining leadership and using their platforms to uplift others, during iHeartMedia New York's Fourth Annual International Women's Day event on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at iHeartMedia headquarters in New York City. The event also honored Shannia Nuñez, a Berkeley College student leader, with the Rising Star in Business Award, for her passion, resilience, and pursuit of greatness.

"This year's recipient is an exceptional student who continues to grow into a confident leader," said Panagiota Babadelis, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, Berkeley College. "Shannia's unwavering commitment to integrity and her genuine passion for service shine through in everything she does."

Nuñez, a resident of Forest Hills in Queens, NY, will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. She has made significant contributions to the Berkeley College New York City campus through her work with the Student Government Association, where she advocates for student clubs and works to foster a strong sense of community.

Photo Caption: Some of radio's top talent takes the stage during iHeartMedia New York's Fourth Annual International Women's Day event on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in New York City. Pictured (L to R) are Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia; Medha Gandhi (Z100 New York); Helen Little (106.7 Lite FM); Astra (103.5 KTU); Jess Hilarious (Power 105.1); and Danielle Monaro (Z100 New York). (Photo Credit: Steve Prue)

The iHeartMedia New York's Fourth Annual International Women's Day event featured conversations with some of radio's top talent, including Astra (103.5 KTU), Jess Hilarious (Power 105.1), Helen Little (106.7 Lite FM), Angie Martinez (Power 105.1), Danielle Monaro (Z100 New York), and Crystal Rosas (Z100 New York). The event also presented live performances from Sophia Ramos of the Grammy-award winning Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club and singer-songwriter Brenda K. Starr. Creator, CEO, and author Bozoma Saint John received iHeartMedia New York's International Women's Day "Woman of the Year" award.

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Photo Captions: Berkeley College and iHeartMedia New York celebrate leaders who #GiveToGain, redefining leadership and using their platforms to uplift others, during iHeartMedia New York's Fourth Annual International Women's Day event on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in New York City. (Left) Creator, CEO, and author Bozoma Saint John (left) speaks with Angie Martinez (Power 105.1). (Top Right) Sophia Ramos performs "Dos Gardenias" from the Grammy-award winning Broadway musical "Buena Vista Social Club." (Bottom Right) Singer-songwriter Brenda K. Starr. (Photo Credits: Liam Winn and Steve Prue)

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