New Jersey Business & Industry Association Honors Student Leader among Rising Stars in Business
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Photo Caption: The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) recently honored Berkeley College student Monserrat Miranda of Garfield, NJ (center), with its 2026 Rising Star Award, recognizing college students who exhibit future business leadership potential. Pictured (L to R) are Lori Roth, CEO, Prager Metis; Miranda; and Michele Siekerka, President and CEO, NJBIA.
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) recently honored Berkeley College student Monserrat Miranda with its 2026 Rising Star Award, recognizing college students who exhibit future business leadership potential. Miranda was among six students to receive the recognition during the 12th Annual NJBIA Women Business Leaders Forum, held in Atlantic City, NJ, on September 23 and 24, 2026.
“NJBIA’s Rising Star awards honor students who have demonstrated a passion for their career path, academic success, and a commitment to volunteering in their communities during their undergraduate careers,” said Michele Siekerka, President and CEO, NJBIA. “This year, we are proud to recognize the accomplishments of six students who have distinguished themselves at New Jersey institutions of higher education and are destined for great professional success.”
Miranda serves as President of the Student Government Association at Berkeley College, where she works to increase student engagement on campus. She founded the Fashion Revolution Club to help her peers advance their fashion careers through guest speakers and professional development opportunities. The club also highlights the importance of professional attire, offering guidance on how to dress for the workplace and job interviews.
Miranda completed marketing internships with Prospanica, an organization for Hispanic professionals, and WindowsWear, which provides digital marketing and social media services for leading brands and retailers. She helped advance the global conversation on sustainable fashion as a student speaker during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in July 2026.
Miranda was selected to present her research at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Annual Conference and was named to the ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll, recognizing college students nationwide who do outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement on campus.
A resident of Garfield, NJ, Miranda will complete a Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising and Management at Berkeley College in December 2026.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans for 13 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North and a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the 2027 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.
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