CONNIE IDAVOY
Born in Spain and raised in Cuba, Connie Idavoy has been an entrepreneur, business leader and LGBT advocate for most of her 63 years. As a sales manager in the insurance industry in the 1970s, she was the first woman staffer promoted to management. She translated her corporate acumen into small business ownership in Puerto Rico and New York, and was named Woman of the Year for Minority Business Enterprises in Nassau County, NY. Since 2008, Idavoy has owned Bum Bum Bar in Queens, and is a past board member of both Queens Pride House and Las Buenas Amigas, the organization for Latina lesbians. “Study and hard work will always pay, no matter where you come from,” Idavoy says. “Intelligence will help you beat obstacles; dedication will help you gain respect; inspiration will keep you going. Be proud of who you are and show it!” –KL
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