Recognized among 50 women for leadership, entrepreneurship and commitment to developing future leaders
NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cheryl McCants, Founder and CEO of Impact Consulting Enterprises, has been named one of 50 inaugural Women to KNOW in New Jersey, recognizing her nearly four decades of entrepreneurship, corporate and civic leadership, strategic communication, community impact and commitment to developing future leaders. McCants was honored at the Women to KNOW in New Jersey Dinner & Gala on October 6 at 18 Label in Montclair.
Presented by KNOW Women, the recognition celebrates accomplished women across New Jersey whose professional achievements, leadership and community impact are helping shape New Jersey’s future. McCants’ career spans entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, public service and strategic consulting, with work across business, government, education, healthcare, life sciences and mission-driven organizations.
“This recognition reflects so many dimensions of my journey — building a business, leading through change, serving my community and helping other people recognize the power of their own ideas and voices,” said McCants. “As the mother of a daughter, developing the next generation of women leaders is deeply personal to me. Through The Impact Institute, I am building on my experience to help others strengthen their voices, develop their skills and create their own paths forward.”
McCants Makes the Invisible Visible®, helping businesses, organizations and communities turn ideas into meaningful action. Her career includes leadership roles with Nike and Jordan Brand, public service as a former town commissioner, and service on business, education and economic-development boards. Through each chapter, she has focused on elevating overlooked ideas and voices, creating opportunity and helping organizations move from strategy to action.
Through the Impact Institute, McCants and her team provide workforce development, professional growth and skill-building in writing, speaking and strategic thinking. Her podcast, “Build Your Brand with Cheryl McCants: Make the Invisible Visible®,” brings her experience directly to business owners with practical insight on branding, marketing, leadership, visibility and growth.
McCants credits her late aunt, Alma Williams, with profoundly shaping her approach to leadership. “My Aunt Alma’s mantra, ‘Nothing ever happens wrong,’ taught me to find possibility in setbacks, adapt and keep moving,” said McCants. “She taught me to see what others might overlook — a philosophy embedded in my commitment to Make the Invisible Visible.”
About Impact Consulting Enterprises – www.eimpactconsulting.com
Impact Consulting Enterprises is a full-service marketing communication and strategic consulting firm that helps organizations Make the Invisible Visible®. For more than 35 years, Impact has developed integrated communication, public relations, marketing, research and engagement strategies for corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare and life sciences organizations, and mission-driven enterprises. The firm helps clients translate complex ideas into clear strategies, compelling stories and meaningful action.
About The Women to KNOW in New Jersey – https://theknowwomen.com/new-jersey
The Women to KNOW in New Jersey is part of KNOW Women’s state-based recognition program, which features high-achieving women through its media, publications and events. Its mission is to elevate and connect women whose work shapes industries and communities.
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