- Debbie Blunden-Diggs – Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
- Myla Cardona-Jones – CEO, Brunner Literacy Center
Credit: Submitted Photo
Credit: Submitted Photo
- Robyn Lightcap – Executive Director, Preschool Promise
Credit: Knack Video + Photo
Credit: Knack Video + Photo
- Heather Salazar – President and CEO, Pink Ribbon Good
- Lisa Wagner – Executive Director, Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ANDY SNOW
Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ANDY SNOW
- Vicki Giambrone – Partner, CBD Advisors, recipient of the Betsy Whitney Lifetime Achievement Award
For more than 25 years, the Women of Influence awards have honored women who use their voices, vision and leadership to make a lasting impact in the community.
“These honorees exemplify the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all,” noted the organization in a press release.
Organizers are eager to salute the honorees while continuing to rely on vital support from the community.
“This event helps highlight YWCA’s goal to help women break the glass ceiling,” said Teresa Sanders, YWCA Interim CEO, in a press statement. “We can’t wait to honor these remarkable women and tell their stories, while also highlighting the lifesaving services that YWCA Dayton has provided for women and children in our community for more than 150 years. The YWCA is in a time of growth and rebuilding, and we need the support of our community to serve the women and children who walk through our doors every day — seeking shelter, security and a safe place to land.”
HOW TO GO
The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets and sponsorships are now available. Learn more and purchase tickets at ywcadayton.org/womenofinfluence. Those interested in supporting YWCA Dayton or sponsoring the event can email Teresa Sanders at tsanders@ywcadayton.org.
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