Dynamic and faith-fueled is the heartbeat of CWIMA New York City. Led by Rachel Britton, a media veteran with a foundation in London’s publishing industry and theological insight, our NYC Connect events are designed for women who want to make an impact for God.
Join our vibrant group of NYC Christian women. Whether you work in the Arts, Digital and Print Media, or Broadcasting, our mission is to help you combine media mastery and spiritual integrity. Come experience a community where skill-building meets connection. Level up your craft and faith in the heart of NYC—and be part of God moving in one of the greatest cities in the world.
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This session will provide an on-the-ground perspective of trafficking in the New York and New Jersey area at a critical moment, as the World Cup approaches and the need for awareness and prevention increases. This conversation will shed light on what trafficking looks like, how it happens and what you can do to be a part of the solution
Beck Sullivan is the CEO of Restore NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to making freedom real for survivors of human trafficking in New York City. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Beck brings over 17 years of expertise in the anti-trafficking field, and leads with a strong commitment to justice, equity, and healing. She is especially passionate about building systems that not only drive impact, but also reflect care and integrity, shaping both strong programs and supportive, values-driven workplaces. She previously worked with survivors at the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition in San Diego and co-founded the Valley Against Sex Trafficking (VAST), a nonprofit in Pennsylvania. Before becoming CEO, Beck served as Restore's Chief Program Officer, where she led nationally recognized programs that earned the prestigious Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons in 2024.
In a world oversaturated with content, people don’t connect with products first; they connect with people. This talk explores why authenticity, storytelling, and integrity are the foundation of strong personal brands, especially for Christian women in media. Attendees will leave with practical insight on how to clarify their voice, build trust, and show up with confidence in their calling.- Why people buy into who you are before what you offer- Authenticity vs. performance in today’s media landscape- Storytelling as trust-building, not self-promotion- Practical ways Christian women can clarify their voice and presence without compromising integrity
Lungowe “Lu” Zeko is a Communications Manager at Hillsong East Coast, where she oversees digital strategy, storytelling, and content across multiple campuses, while also serving as a Kids Pastor. With a background spanning media, ministry, and creative leadership, Lu has spent years helping organizations and individuals clarify their voice and communicate with purpose.
She is the founder of Kaiko Hub, a creative consultancy focused on personal branding, storytelling, and strategic communications for purpose-driven leaders and creatives. Lu’s work centers on helping individuals gain clarity and confidence in how they show up; equipping them to communicate their story with intention, credibility, and conviction in both faith and professional spaces.
Susan is an author, speaker, and advocate against human trafficking. This message invites all believers to step into the fight against human trafficking. Discover how ordinary faith and practical action can help sustain the battle for freedom—right where you are.
Susan Panzica is the founder and Executive Director of Justice Network which raises awareness of human trafficking and support for organizations locally and globally that are on the front lines fighting this heinous evil. She is a Founding Member of the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and served as Board Secretary, on the Executive Committee, and founded their Speakers Bureau. She received the NJ 2018 Innovator Liberator Award and the 2023 Trustee Award. She serves on the board of CWIMA’s Heart of Mercy Mission.
Susan is a multi-published author and speaks to women's groups on a wide variety of topics, all designed to bring an eternal perspective to earthly matters and to educate about human trafficking.
Join Rachel Britton as she explores how today’s AI revolution echoes past creative breakthroughs—from the printing press to desktop publishing. Drawing from her own experience in media, Rachel will inspire you to embrace new technology with faith, courage, and creativity—using AI as a tool to amplify your God-given message in a rapidly changing world.
Rachel Britton is a British-born author, speaker, and blogger. Her passion is to help others become comfortable and confident in their conversation with God. Her award-winning book Pray Naturally: Finding Your Spiritual Confidence as a Woman Loved by God released January 2025 with Our Daily Bread Publishing. She is represented by Books & Such Literary Agency. She is a contributing author in a number of traditionally published books, Guidepost publications, and online with Bible Study Tools. Rachel is the creator and writer of an Amazon Alexa skill app: “Alexa, say a prayer,” which receives approximately 1,500 requests per day.
Rachel holds a Masters in Religion with a concentration in Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Rachel is a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association and Redbud Writers Guild. She is Director of reNEW ~ spiritual retreat for writers and speakers held annually in the northeast which she operates through her non-profit organization, Rachel Britton Ministries. Rachel has served on ministry staff to women at a large non-denominational church in Massachusetts and worked as a professional Christian speech coach.
Rachel has lived in the United States since 1995. Her career began in newspaper and magazine publishing in London. She worked for BBC Worldwide before moving to the USA. Rachel is married with three young adult children spread over too many time zones. She loves to escape to the mountains of Colorado to write, hike, and ski. She blogs on prayer regularly at her online home rachelbritton.com
Jenn Gotzon – an award-winning actress known in the faith-based market — starred in over 70 projects including two Oscar Nominated films: “Frost/Nixon” and “Alone Yet Not Alone”. Her movie “My Daddy is inHeaven” broke records as a mover and shaker on Amazon and trended on Netflix, followed by Lionsgate’s “Saving Faith.”
Gotzon and her husband Jim E. Chandler created and own the family franchise “The Farmer and The Belle” producing award-winning movies, commercially relevant books and on-trend jewelry. Their first movie, an inspirational Christmas comedy, “The Farmer and The Belle: Saving SantaLand”was in theaters Thanksgiving 2021 and a best seller on Amazon for six weeks upon release.
Jenn launched their jewelry line on QVC before Christmas along with her book “Divine Beauty: Becoming Beautiful based on God’s Truth” in which she co-authored with Michelle Cox.
Jenn Gotzon speaks at conferences, schools and festivals on film, acting, and most recently your beauty within.
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