Jude Gorgopa is the founder of Clout Etcetera, Inc. and serves on the BOD of the 23rd Street Association in Manhattan along with active membership in other professional organizations in NYC. She is also a a mentor, published writer, and an advocate and fundraiser for causes close to her heart. She holds a New York State teaching license and is also a former adjunct faculty member at both NYU & FIT with over 20+ years of diverse international expertise in several areas including image, training, marketing, and education. She is currently a licensed insurance agent, Field Manager and award winning Trainer for Atlantis Health Plan of New York.

Jude has been featured and quoted in several publications and online including: Where Magazine, Fashion Mannusript, Women and Business Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, New York NewsDay, the New York Post & OCS News/Japan and ANA/Nippon Airlines Magazine. and has been dubbed as the source for ... "getting some clout to get anything done!..."   ..." a highly motivating and inspiring speaker..."...."has a contagious energy and enthusiasm!..."

RAVE REVIEWS:

CLOUT ET CETERA, INC./JUDE L. GORGOPA has also garnered rave reviews ranging from a myriad of clients & students to such innovators of style as the Fashion Institute of Technology & Chanel.

Here is what some of her devoted clients have to say about their truly inspiring experience:

Accolades from award-winning Broadway, film, & TV makeup artist, Leslie Zeigler. " ... instills in her clients, both young and old, an extraordinary amount of confidence and style, enabling them to obtain and keep sought-after employment as well as a competitive edge in their chosen profession. She's truly outstanding!"

A Chanel executive states "...Since you don't look great if you don't feel great, Jude put in the time to understand my personality and background getting me to the point where I once again believed "I am fabulous!" Jude has a very personalized approach in what she does. Her clients will appreciate her generosity, warmth, tact and expert knowledge in fashion and beauty. She is a secret weapon for achieving fabulousness!..."

Mariel Fernandez, innovative jewelry designer. "...If you're looking for a change in your life you will definitely be provoked to give it a jump start after a coaching session with Clout Et Cetera's founder & leader, Jude Gorgopa. Jude is dynamic and full of energy! She is also a sensitive and caring human being. Her trend classes lead you throughout the city of New York, looking at fashion, styles, and social scenes in a whole new way. You'll never look at the city or yourself in the same way again!..."

Plus "... As a former designer turned teacher, I was hopeful that Jude would help me update my trend spotting skills...which she did and more!....her professional knowledge and expertise gives her the savvy to speak intelligently about what's cool in New York across the fashion spectrum, from mass-market to newly emerging creative talent." Linda I. Cohen, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons School of Design.

Joan Schechter, Entrepreneur... "Women are expected to compete head-to-head with their counterparts in the worlds of business, government, and the arts and at the same time fulfill the promise of the feminine mystique. Your seminar was a refreshing reminder that we can be successful both as professionals and as women."

Catarina Rebelo, Manager, Kenneth Cole..."I finished reading your book which, I must say, is incredible! The tips and feedback you provide are very helpful, easy to follow and be kept up with. I believe that this book is appropriate for both men and women; it really helps and aids us in discovering what best works for us as individuals considering that we are all completely different from each other. Sometimes people don't realize that it just takes a small action or change in order to make an extreme difference in their every day lives. It would be great if you could write another book once you have some free time."