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This resolution honors Dr. Neva Helena Alexander for her significant contributions to education, entrepreneurship, and leadership, specifically recognizing her upcoming special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025, during Women's History Month. As the CEO of Nevalliance and Co-Director of Ascend Long Island, Dr. Alexander is celebrated for her work in fostering innovation, business development, and economic empowerment, including founding the National Educational Venture Alliance (NEVA) to support students and professionals. The resolution highlights her global influence as a renowned educator, speaker, and author who has presented at prestigious venues like Harvard University and the United Nations, led the International Women's Conference at Hofstra University since 2017, and received awards such as the Long Island Power Women in Business Award in 2018. By pausing its deliberations to commend Dr. Alexander, the Legislative Body acknowledges her exceptional leadership in advancing entrepreneurship, cultural diversity, and professional equity, while also symbolically transmitting a copy of the resolution to her as a formal recognition of her achievements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J418