Women of Influence Class of 2026
2026 Honoree’s Quotes: “What Writing our Future Together” means to them:
Robyn Lightcap
“I have always loved the clarity and focus of the YWCA Dayton’s mission - to eliminate racism and empower women - two things I care about personally and in the work I do each day. At Preschool Promise, we are helping every child be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond, and we are addressing the ways our early childhood systems far too often fail our children. I am excited to be part of writing a bold, new future together, where every woman, child, and family has what they need to flourish.”
Vicki Giambrone
“Writing Our Future Together means choosing action over silence—and standing with women, children, and families when it matters most. It means having the courage to push for change in the systems that fail them. Throughout my life’s work, I’ve seen that when we invest in all children and create safety, opportunity, and dignity in real and practical ways, entire communities are transformed. The YWCA’s mission is deeply personal to me because our future is strongest when no one is left behind.”
Lisa Wagner
“Writing Our Future Together is the embodiment of the work that I shifted into with the mission of building community through the power of music, one free concert at a time, at Levitt Pavilion Dayton. As a female leader, it has been my focus to lift up voices not often heard, support other women in their journey, and lead with love. At Levitt Dayton, we are creating a space where everyone is seen, and everyone belongs, and this is the future that I hope for all of us.”
Myla Cardona Jones
“Writing Our Future Together means recognizing that none of us gets there alone. It’s about listening deeply, leading with compassion, and building systems where every woman and every family has the chance to thrive.”
Debbie Blunden Digs
“To me, Writing Our Future Together means nurturing the confidence and creativity of every woman and artist—to step into leadership, to shape culture, and to claim the spaces where decisions are made. When women see themselves reflected in leadership, in executive rooms, and on stages, we expand what is possible—not just for ourselves but for the community we serve.”