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National Women’s Business Council Strengthens Leadership with the Appointment of Jen Earle and Dorene C. Dominguez

Washington, DC [July 22, 2024] – The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jen Earle, NAWBO National CEO, and Dorene C. Dominguez, Chairwoman and CEO of Vanir, to its distinguished council. Both leaders bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to advancing women’s entrepreneurship and business leadership.

“We are honored to welcome Dorene Dominguez and Jen Earle to NWBC,” said NWBC Chair Sima Ladjevardian “Their extensive experience in business, dedication to community service, and passion for education will bring invaluable insights and leadership to our council.”

NWBC Council Members are appointed based on recommendations from the President, members of Congress, the SBA Administrator or by current NWBC Council Members and staff. To ensure NWBC upholds its role as a non-partisan federal advisory committee, Council Members consist of four business owners from the President’s party, four business owners who are not from the President’s party, and six representatives from women’s business organizations. Appointed Council Members serve three-year terms and are diverse geographically, economically, demographically, and ideologically.

Jen Earle

Jen Earle has been serving as the CEO of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) since 2014. Her commitment to empowering others and her passion for NAWBO’s mission make her an exceptional leader. Earle’s deep institutional knowledge and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in advancing NAWBO’s goals. She has collaborated extensively with National Boards of Directors and past CEOs to implement the Board’s vision and steer NAWBO to its current standing.

Jen’s expertise encompasses a decade of high-level operational and project management, supporting numerous boards, business groups, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and executives. She excels in executive roles involving nonprofit boards, event strategy and planning, partner outreach, and relationship building.

A successful entrepreneur from early on, Jen co-founded Element Music and Sound Design, which collaborated with major brands such as BMW, Disney, Nintendo, and Sprint. She later launched Savvy Ops, a consulting group providing virtual operational support to the nonprofit sector.

Jen’s philanthropic spirit is evident through her numerous initiatives. She co-founded Kid-Formation, played a vital role in establishing Fertile Action, and volunteers actively in community service with OneOC.

Dorene C. Dominguez

Dorene C. Dominguez has been the Chairwoman and CEO of Vanir since 2004, continuing the legacy of her father, H. Frank Dominguez. Under her leadership, Vanir has grown into the nation’s leading Hispanic and woman-owned program, project and construction management, and real estate development firm, delivering $30.8 billion in value to clients across the United States.

In 2013, she played a crucial role in the governing group that purchased the Sacramento Kings, becoming the first Latina to achieve NBA governor status. Her passion for education and support for underserved students is evident through her work with The Dominguez Dream, a public nonprofit organization she founded in 2004.

Ms. Dominguez holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and a Certificate in Corporate Governance from Harvard University. She has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate for Humane Letters from CSUSB.

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About the National Women’s Business Council

The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is a non-partisan federal advisory committee created to serve as an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners. To learn more, please visit: www.nwbc.gov.