Marlene J. Waldock owns 1st Impression Communications, a results-directed communication strategies and solutions company with a focus on communication and presentation skills.
A nationally published writer and seasoned public speaker, for five years she was the host of a weekly TV program, NJ Business, seen on News 12 New Jersey reaching 1.7 million households in the state. She writes quarterly editorials for NJBIZ on topics pertinent to the business community. She has also authored articles in Family Circle Magazine, reaching 22 million readers, on Powerful Communication Skills for Women.
In 2004 she launched a women's initiative creating a women's symposium “Because We Are Women: Celebrating Possibilities symposium. BWAW is an empowering experience that energizes, inspires, and supports personal growth, life achievement, and internal fulfillment. The ultimate goal is bring this program to a national audience and establish a non-profit foundation to help women. Hundreds of women have benefited from his enlightening experience.
In 1995, she became a member of The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) and served as state president in 2003/2004 presiding over an eleven member Executive Committee and a thirty member Board of Trustees. In 2003, the Association honored her when they selected her BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR.
She currently is the President of the Women's Center for Entrepreneurship, and a Board member for the Metro YMCa of the Oranges. Marlene has serviced as president of the North Essex Chamber of Commerce, State President of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, a director for Programs for Parents, and a member of the Advisory Board for the Turnaround Management Association. For three years, she participated in the PSEG supplier Diversity Council, promoting the viability of WBE and MBE as suppliers to Corporate America.
