HL | Milestone Series – Honors A&H Security Services

HL | Milestone Series – Honors A&H Security Services

May 15, 2026 | Milestone

HL | Milestone Series – Honors A&H Security Services

Leadership in Business Growth, Workforce Development and Community Protection

The HL | Milestone Series is proud to recognize A&H Security Services, a Bronx-based company that has become one of New York City’s most respected minority-owned security firms.

Founded in 2020 by Felix Cabreja, the company was built during one of the most challenging periods in New York City’s history. As the COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented demands on public agencies, healthcare providers, shelters, and private businesses, Felix and his leadership team saw an urgent need for a security company that combined operational excellence with a deep understanding of the communities it serves.

That vision led to the creation of A&H Security Services.

A&H Security Services,will be recognized during the HL | Milestone Series — New York, taking place on May 20, 2026. This invitation-only reception brings together a curated audience of executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of connection, conversation, and recognition.

👉 Event details & RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bApDkE

Today, A&H Security Services employs more than 1,100 security professionals and serves over 25 clients across New York City and throughout New York State. The company provides security services to hotels, shelters, healthcare facilities, construction sites, residential properties, and government agencies. According to recent profiles, the organization has continued to grow and is recognized as one of the largest minority-owned security companies in New York City.

As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), A&H Security Services reflects the entrepreneurial spirit that drives many of New York’s most successful businesses. Operating from its headquarters in the Bronx, the company provides 24/7 service, 365 days a year, delivering both security and peace of mind to organizations across the region.

Milestone Moments

  • Founded A&H Security Services during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet growing security needs across New York City.
  • Built the company to more than 1,100 security officers serving over 25 active clients.
  • Established one of New York City’s fastest-growing minority-owned security firms.
  • Created employment opportunities for hundreds of New Yorkers.
  • Continued a decades-long career in the security industry spanning more than 40 years.

Felix Cabreja’s story is one of resilience, entrepreneurship, and commitment to community. From his early years as an immigrant to building multiple successful businesses, his journey reflects what is possible when experience, vision, and determination come together.

Through A&H Security Services, Felix has created more than a successful company. He has built an organization that protects people, creates jobs, and contributes to the economic vitality of New York City.

The HL | Milestone Series is a national platform designed to celebrate leadership across business, community, education, and innovation.

The 2026 HL | Milestone Series is made possible through the support of Wells Fargo, the series’ funding partner, whose commitment to community engagement and financial empowerment helps bring these important conversations and recognitions to life.

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Ana Ceppi

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Ana Ceppi

May 15, 2026 | Milestone

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Ana Ceppi

Turning Cultural Intelligence into Business Growth

The HL | Milestone Series is proud to recognizeAna Ceppi, CEO and Founder of Multicultural Growth Partners, for her visionary leadership in helping Fortune 500 companies transform cultural understanding into measurable business results.

Through her firm’s proprietary Cultural Elasticity™ framework, Ana works with organizations to unlock the economic value of culture—helping brands build stronger relationships with consumers while driving sustainable growth.

Ana Ceppi will be recognized during the HL | Milestone Series — New York, taking place on May 20, 2026. This invitation-only reception brings together a curated audience of executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of connection, conversation, and recognition.

👉 Event details & RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bApDkE

Over the course of her career, Ana has built innovative business units, launched new market strategies, and consistently delivered results that have influenced how major corporations engage multicultural audiences.

Milestone Moments

  • Founded Multicultural Growth Partners to help companies convert cultural insights into measurable business growth.
  • Generated a business unit that contributed 36% of total sales.
  • Produced $65 million in net new revenue over a two-year period.
  • Delivered five consecutive years of double-digit brand growth.
  • Launched healthcare and financial services practices at Univision.
  • Established a multicultural practice at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises that elevated the strategic value of Hispanic audiences.
  • Developed specialty services at American Express tailored to Hispanic and Latin American cardmembers.
  • Serves on the board of HACE.
  • Serves as Senior Advisor to Finhabits.

Ana’s career has been defined by a simple but powerful principle: when organizations truly understand culture, they create stronger connections, more relevant products, and better business outcomes.

From media and communications to financial services, she has repeatedly built what did not yet exist developing strategies and platforms that helped organizations recognize the value and influence of multicultural consumers.

Her leadership continues to shape the way companies think about growth, innovation, and the role of culture in business success.

The HL | Milestone Series is a national platform designed to celebrate leadership across business, community, education, and innovation.

The 2026 HL | Milestone Series is made possible through the support of Wells Fargo, the series’ funding partner, whose commitment to community engagement and financial empowerment helps bring these important conversations and recognitions to life.

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Saraciea J. Fennell

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Saraciea J. Fennell

May 14, 2026 | Milestone

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Saraciea J. Fennell

Building Community Through Storytelling, Books, and Literary Advocacy

Saraciea J. Fennell has transformed her love of books and storytelling into a powerful movement that celebrates culture, elevates underrepresented voices, and creates opportunities for writers and readers throughout the Bronx and beyond.

A Brooklyn-born, Bronx-raised Black Honduran American writer, editor, and publicist, Saraciea is the founder of The Bronx is Reading and Honduran Garifuna Writers. Through her work, she has created spaces where Black and Latine stories are not only shared, but championed.

Saraciea J. Fennell will be recognized during the HL | Milestone Series — New York, taking place on May 20, 2026. This invitation-only reception brings together a curated audience of executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of connection, conversation, and recognition.

👉 Event details & RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bApDkE

Her milestone is defined by creating platforms that expand access to literature, foster cultural pride, and help emerging writers find their path to publication.

Through The Bronx Book Festival, now celebrating its ninth year, Saraciea has helped distribute more than 6,000 free books to members of the Bronx community while connecting aspiring writers with editors, agents, and publishing professionals. Those efforts have already helped several Bronx writers secure book deals with major publishers.

As an award-winning editor, Saraciea has shaped nationally recognized anthologies including The Black Girl Survives in This One and Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed. Her writing and editorial work has appeared in LatinaMediaCo, Refinery29, Mitú, and The Washington Post.

Her work continues to demonstrate that storytelling is more than an art form—it is a tool for representation, empowerment, and lasting community impact.

Milestone Moments

  • Award-winning writer, editor, and publicist
  • Founder of The Bronx is Reading and The Bronx Book Festival
  • Celebrating nine years of the Bronx Book Festival
  • Helped provide more than 6,000 free books to the Bronx community
  • Connected emerging writers with publishing professionals, leading to multiple major publishing deals
  • Editor of The Black Girl Survives in This One and Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed

Saraciea J. Fennell’s leadership reflects the power of storytelling to build community, amplify voices, and create opportunities for future generations.

The HL | Milestone Series is a national platform designed to celebrate leadership across business, community, education, and innovation.

The 2026 HL | Milestone Series is made possible through the support of Wells Fargo, the series’ funding partner, whose commitment to community engagement and financial empowerment helps bring these important conversations and recognitions to life.

HL | Milestone Series – Honors The Brinn Group

HL | Milestone Series – Honors The Brinn Group

May 12, 2026 | Milestone

HL | Milestone Series – Honors The Brinn Group

Building the Relationships That Move Communities Forward

For more than three decades, The Brinn Group has helped organizations navigate the complex intersection of business, government, and community engagement across the New York metropolitan area.

Led by Fernando Brinn, the firm has earned a reputation for bringing together the right stakeholders to move important projects forward—whether supporting a real estate development, expanding a business initiative, or helping nonprofit organizations strengthen their impact.

The Brinn Group will be recognized during the HL | Milestone Series — New York, taking place on May 20, 2026. This invitation-only reception brings together a curated audience of executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of connection, conversation, and recognition.

👉 Event details & RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bApDkE

Fernando Brinn’s milestone is defined by his ability to build trust, create meaningful partnerships, and guide clients through the public affairs and community relations process with credibility and strategic insight.

Fernando L. Brinn

The Brinn Group specializes in:

  • Community and stakeholder engagement
  • Government and public affairs strategy
  • Coalition building
  • Grassroots advocacy
  • Strategic communications
  • Business development consulting

From neighborhood-based nonprofits to major corporate and development projects, the firm provides clients with the relationships and strategic guidance needed to achieve results while maintaining strong community ties.

Throughout his career, Fernando Brinn has demonstrated that influence is built on relationships, credibility, and a genuine understanding of how communities and institutions work together.

As CEO of The Brinn Group, he continues to help shape projects and initiatives that contribute to economic development and long-term community growth throughout New York City and beyond.

The HL | Milestone Series is a national platform designed to celebrate leadership across business, community, education, and innovation.

The 2026 HL | Milestone Series is made possible through the support of Wells Fargo, the series’ funding partner, whose commitment to community engagement and financial empowerment helps bring these important conversations and recognitions to life.

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Elizabeth C. Yeampierre

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Elizabeth C. Yeampierre

May 12, 2026 | Milestone

HL | Milestone Series – Honors Elizabeth C. Yeampierre

Advancing Climate Justice and Community-Led Solutions

Elizabeth C. Yeampierre has spent her career ensuring that frontline communities have a voice in shaping environmental policy and climate solutions.

As Executive Director of UPROSE, Brooklyn’s oldest Latino community-based organization, she has led transformative efforts to address environmental inequities while advocating for community-driven economic development, renewable energy, and climate resilience.

Elizabeth C. Yeampierre will be recognized during the HL | Milestone Series — New York, taking place on May 20, 2026. This invitation-only reception brings together a curated audience of executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of connection, conversation, and recognition.

👉 Event details & RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bApDkE

Her milestone is defined by a lifetime commitment to environmental and climate justice elevating the voices of historically underserved communities and helping ensure they are represented in policy discussions at the local, national, and global levels.

A nationally respected attorney and advocate, Yeampierre made history as the first Latina to serve as Chair of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Environmental Justice Advisory Council. In that role, she helped shape federal conversations on environmental justice and equitable climate policy.

She also founded the NYC Climate Justice Youth Summit, creating a platform that empowers young people to engage directly in the climate movement and become the next generation of leaders.

Through her work with UPROSE and her broader advocacy, Elizabeth C. Yeampierre continues to demonstrate that effective leadership begins with listening to the community and building solutions rooted in justice, sustainability, and long-term impact.

The HL | Milestone Series is a national platform designed to celebrate leadership across business, community, education, and innovation.

The 2026 HL | Milestone Series is made possible through the support of Wells Fargo, the series’ funding partner, whose commitment to community engagement and financial empowerment helps bring these important conversations and recognitions to life.