321 Empower, LLC.

Meet The Board

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Ramona Braganza
Founder

Professional Speaker, Celebrity trainer and Global fitness expert, Ramona Braganza may be most known for sculpting hot Hollywood bodies, such as Jessica Alba’s and Halle Berry’s, but her love of fitness and quest for excellence has facilitated the transformation of hundreds of bodies and attitudes worldwide.

Her message of transforming the world one person at a time by blending body/mind/spirit captivates her audiences. Often called upon as a fitness expert for MTV, VH1, Extra and on E Chanel, She has been featured in magazines such as Shape, Marie Claire, Men’s Health, Allure, Fit Pregnancy, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s World, Self, Women’s Health and Fitness, Glamour, Cosmo Girl, Vogue, In Style, People, US Weekly, In Touch OK and more.

With 20 plus years of experience first as a competitive gymnast then as a professional cheerleader and fitness contestant Ramona practices what she preaches, at 62 she often passes for years younger. Her online workouts , Books, Retreats, mobile fitness trailer, trainers training programs and website ramonabraganza.com prove her dedication and passion to her craft.

Known as a collaborative leader, Denise has been a key player with Fortune 500 companies and high-profile brands in strategic planning, business development, branding, comprehensive communications, and events in the sports, entertainment, fashion, and philanthropic sectors. An Economics graduate of UCLA, Denise has held senior executive roles in such renowned organizations as World of Children, L Brands (Victoria’s Secret et al.), The Walt Disney Company, Magic Johnson Enterprises, Magic Johnson Foundation, the Los Angeles Raiders, and IBM. Being a part of 3-2-1 Empower’s mission and vision and setting out to help young girls is especially inspiring work for Denise and imperative for the future of children.
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Denise Villanueva
Director
Dawn Maniglia
Director

With three decades of experience in public and media relations, Dawn brings her expertise and deep-rooted passion for consumer healthcare, traditional pharma, health & wellness, advocacy, and consumer public relations to the table. Her extensive background allows her to contribute significantly to the development and execution of diverse integrated media and marketing communication strategies for clients. Dawn’s strengths lie in providing creative and strategic counsel, devising comprehensive plans, and orchestrating national and grassroots media campaigns that yield tangible outcomes. She offers valuable guidance to clients in the consumer, pharma, and biotech sectors, including notable organizations like Astellas C3 Prize, Amgen Breakaway from Cancer, AmorePacific, Allergan (BOTOX, Juvederm, Vivite), Nu Skin Enterprises, Remington Products Company, and The Coca-Cola Company, among others. Dawn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications from Ithaca College, New York, where she also pursued a double-minor degree in psychology and creative writing. Her well-rounded education enriches her ability to deliver exceptional results for her clients.

Savita is a journalist and writer whose articles and essays have appeared in multiple publications, including SELF, Teen Vogue, Vogue India, Yahoo Lifestyle, and Refinery 29 UK. She has lived in and worked from Switzerland, India, and The Netherlands. She currently lives in State College, Pennsylvania, where she serves as the senior editor of Penn State University’s alumni magazine, The Penn Stater. Born in Calcutta, India, and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, Savita maintains close ties with India and is passionate about helping the girls and women in her country of origin. Deeply committed to civil rights and social justice, she has served on the board of the State College chapter of the NAACP and is currently on the board of the Osaze’s Heart Community Scholarship, which honors the legacy of Osaze Osagie, a 20-year old Black man fatally shot in 2019 by a State College police officer serving a mental health warrant.
Savita Iyer
Director, Secretary
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Nisha

As a Fitness Trainer and Nutritionist with almost a decade of experience, Nisha has trained clients in weight-training, functional training, and outdoor activities. Nisha take pride in being a Master Trainer of 3-2-1 Empower by Ramona Braganza since 2015. Through this program, Nisha has had the privilege of training and empowering girls rescued from human trafficking, helping them pursue careers as Fitness Trainers. Additionally, Nisha is a passionate motorcycle rider with over a decade of experience, and Nisha now shares her expertise by training others to become independent riders.