Founders Week Celebration
The Mindful Ascent
Join us for an evening designed to power your business and champion your mental well-being—an experience truly unlike anything you've seen before! This isn't just an event; it's a pivotal gathering for visionaries like you, a celebration of resilience, and a testament to the profound connection between a thriving leader and a healthy mind.
SPEAKERS
3 Powerful Speakers
Kathleen Cronin
Kathleen M. Cronin is a strategic business consultant, international trade advisor, and educator with expertise in entrepreneurship, workforce development, and economic empowerment. She is known for her leadership in global trade advisory, mentorship-driven coaching, and cross-cultural business strategy.
Currently serving as Regional Program Assistant &Outreach Coordinator at the New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at Ramapo College, she facilitates market expansion, revenue growth, and international trade collaboration. She actively cultivates partnerships with government agencies, trade organizations, and economic development groups.
Kathleen has extensive experience advising startups, women-owned enterprises, and immigrant entrepreneurs, supporting inclusive business models, digital engagement, and global trade initiatives. She holds leadership and advisory roles with organizations such as the United Nations Program Ambassador for African Heritage Women in Education and Empowerment (AHWEE), USAfrica Trade and Business
Network, Organization of Women in Trade (OWIT), NASBITE, Global Chamber NYC, New York Africa Chamber of Vommerce, and several NJ regional chambers of commerce
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Alyssa Domenech
Alyssa Domenech is a social entrepreneur, community architect, and the founder of Jersey City Connects.
When she moved to Jersey City, Alyssa encountered the challenges of navigating a new city on her own and quickly realized she wasn’t alone. Recognizing a deep need for community, she channeled her passion for helping others into the creation of Jersey City Connects.
Through social meetups, networking events, and volunteer programming, Alyssa sought to establish a space where newcomers and locals alike could forge meaningful connections, support small businesses, and give back. Since launching, she has organized over 200 events, connected thousands of people, and partnered with local nonprofits on initiatives ranging from community clean-ups to youth board game nights.
While events are the cornerstone of Jersey City Connects, Alyssa and her team aspire to cultivate something far more profound: a movement for local connection, shared joy, and meaningful impact.
Her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others remains fueled by the memory of her father, whose legacy of positivity and kindness inspires her every day. She extends her thanks to the individuals, businesses and community partners who have stood alongside her, contributing to the growth and success of Jersey City Connects.
Kathleen Isaac Campbell, PHD, CGP
Kathleen Isaac Campbell, PhD, CGP is a Haitian-American, cis-gender female, licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Group Therapist. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU
Langone Health, where she directs the Medical Student and House Staff Mental Health program, which provides individual, couples and group psychotherapy to medical students, residents and fellows. She also has a part-time private practice, HEAL’D Therapy & Consulting, focused on serving BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients with integrative treatment approaches, specializing in trauma, health psychology, and cultural issues. Her practice also offers consultation and training to organizations to increase racial literacy and promote racial dialogue. Dr. Isaac is an adjunct
lecturer in the City College of New York’s doctoral program in clinical psychology and is on the faculty of the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society’s training program in Group Psychotherapy and Group Dynamics. Dr. Isaac has been featured on multiple media platforms, including Essence Magazine, NBC and the New York Times discussing the importance of mental health in communities of color. She is committed to promoting the use of mental health treatment and reducing mental health stigma for all.