Christian Business Women's Connection Luncheon

Join us for Christian Business Women’s Connection (CBWC) Upstate NY, a community of business and professional Women committed to integrating their faith and work. This in-person event will take place on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, starting at 12:00 noon at the Crown Plaza Albany-the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
At this event, you will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded and like-hearted women who share a passion for business, leadership, personal growth, and Jesus! We aim to foster an environment where faith and work intersect, providing support, encouragement, mentorship, and valuable connections to help you thrive at work and in life!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of CBWC Upstate NY. Mark your calendars and join us at Crown Plaza Albany-the Desmond Hotel on Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, @ 12:00 noon as we together embark on a journey of faith, growth, and business success. See you there!

Guest Speaker

Rachael Marek

Rachael Marek was born and raised in the Capital Region and graduated from SUNY Albany with a degree in business marketing. Following college, she moved to Nashville, TN, to pursue her dream of becoming a country music singer. Her music earned national radio play, which opened doors for her to transition into the business side of the industry, focusing on artist management. Over six years, Rachael honed her marketing and PR expertise while working as a management assistant at a boutique artist management company. In this role, she contributed to the launch of a #1 Billboard country album and helped manage national radio campaigns for major label country artists.

While in Nashville, Rachael felt a calling to help teenagers in the foster care system. She leveraged her marketing and public relations expertise, along with connections in the country music industry, to found Project Foster Dignity—a nonprofit focused on empowering teenagers in the foster care system to envision and pursue brighter futures. After returning to Upstate New York, she met her husband, welcomed her daughter—who is the light of her life—and now serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Her Song Capital District. Her Song’s mission is to interrupt the cycle of human trafficking by empowering survivors with holistic support to champion their journey toward freedom.

Rachael is honored to be able to use her skills and experience to help others, and she remains deeply committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of those she serves.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel, an IHG Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, United States