Porzio Governmental Affairs is proud to announce that Barbara DeMarco, Vice President of Porzio Governmental Affairs, has been selected by the Board of Directors of the Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) to receive the prestigious Trailblazer Award at the upcoming 2025 Women of Achievement PAC Reception.
The Trailblazer Award honors individuals who have broken down barriers and “blazed a trail” for the next generation. Barbara’s decades of leadership in public affairs, her fierce advocacy for equitable education, and her tireless work in advancing women’s representation and opportunity throughout New Jersey make her a fitting recipient. She is being recognized for her enduring contributions to improving the lives of New Jersey families and for her efforts to elevate women in both the political and business arenas.
At Porzio Governmental Affairs, Barbara advises clients across the gaming, education, and technology sectors and has helped shepherd over three dozen gaming-related bills into law. A long-time champion of school choice, she has chaired subcommittees on preschool and special education within the New Jersey School Choice and Education Reform Alliance. She also plays a critical role in economic development initiatives—most notably helping to establish a world-class data center at the Atlantic City Convention Center through a public-private partnership in 2019.
Since her appointment to the executive board in 2022, Barbara has been an active leader within the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as Chair-Elect, continuing her commitment to driving growth and opportunity for businesses across the region.
The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey is the state’s only multi-partisan, pro-choice grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political process and building a powerful political base for gender equality. The Women of Achievement Awards event is a hallmark gathering, attracting prominent figures from both the business and political communities.
Barbara will be honored at the 2025 Women of Achievement PAC Reception on June 12 at 4:00 p.m. at Cooper’s Riverview in Trenton.