Celebrate Buffalo’s Finest At Adri V's Go Getta Mix & Mingle

Buffalo is back at it again—lighting up Women’s History Month with a celebration of power, purpose, and perseverance. Hosted by none other than ADRI.V the Go Getta, the 8th Annual Go Getta Mix & Mingle Toast is more than just an event—it’s a movement.

Buffalo’s Powerhouse Women Take Center Stage at the 8th Annual Go Getta Mix & Mingle Toast

Each year, ADRI.V curates this networking experience to bring together the movers, shakers, and change agents of Western New York. Modeled after W.E.B. DuBois’ concept of the “Talented Tenth,” the event shines a well-deserved spotlight on ten dynamic women who are making history right here in the Queen City.

This year’s 2025 Talented Ten honorees include:

Esther Annan – Special Assistant to the President for Philanthropy, Villa Maria College
Schondra Aytch – Writer and Content Creator, Sneaky Vibing
Ashley Valarie Nicole Dolson – Founder, Melanin Skyn Co.
Rashida Dowell – Senior Vice President, M&T Bank
Aitina Fareed-Cooke – Buffalo’s Poet Laureate | Founder, Get Fokus’d Productions
Brandi L. Haynes – Chief Programming Officer, CAO | Digital Content Creator
Jazslyn Leon – CEO, Executive Sweeps, LLC
Stephanie Peete – Senior Director of Workforce Development, Say Yes Buffalo
Arielle J. Peterson – Founder & Executive Director, Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Jessica Turner – Director of DEI, New Era Cap Company

I’m so excited to be honoring such a dynamic group of women with the Class of 2025. Black History Month takes us straight into Women’s History Month, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate and love these sisters for everything they do.
-Adri V

But the celebration doesn’t stop there. The event also holds space for a more personal tribute. In memory of her late mother, ADRI.V will present the Crystal E. Viverette Resilience Award—named after the woman who inspired her Go Getta spirit. This year’s honorees exemplify strength, grace, and resilience:

Janique S. Curry – Owner & CEO, J.S. Curry & Associates | Owner of Secret Garden 716
Nekia Kemp – Executive Director, PAL of Buffalo
Rhonda Spates-Benton – Executive Plant Manager, USPS
Dr. Tonja M. Williams-Knight – Superintendent, Buffalo Public Schools

“She’s who I got it from,” ADRI.V says of her mother. “We chose this year’s Resilience Award recipients because every last one of them has that undying Go Getta spirit.”

This year, again, the event is taking things to the next level with the Entrepreneur Suite—a dedicated space highlighting and celebrating amazing women entrepreneurs. Guests will have the chance to explore and support a curated collection of local women-owned businesses that embody the Go Getta mindset. From beauty to books, fashion to wellness, the Entrepreneur Suite will be an inspiring activation within the night’s festivities.

The celebration will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at Seneca One Tower. With DJ Brei on the turntables and a signature champagne toast to salute this year’s honorees, the night promises energy, elegance, and empowerment.

Special thanks to this year’s sponsors: M&T Bank, New Era Cap Company, Bank on Buffalo, Dress for Success, and Red Bull—brands that understand the value of uplifting women leaders in our community.

Ready to toast with us?
Secure your spot at: TheGoGettaMixAndMingle2025.Eventbrite.com

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