Since 1998, YWCA Dayton recognizes Dayton’s most influential women, all of whom have made a difference in our community through their dedication to the YWCA mission of empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
This 2023 class of honorees includes:
Melodie Bennett– Executive Director House of Breat
Marvene Mitchell Cook – Director of CARES Act & Workforce Development. Mont. County
Joanne Granzow – Lifelong Community Volunteer
Michelle Kaye – VP And Client Relations Director PNC Bank
Carol Prewitt – President Prewitt Consulting LLC
Carolyn Rice – President Montgomery County Commission
These ladies will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, March 9, 2023
at the Dayton Convention Center.
Honorees were selected from a pool of 67 nominations by YWCA leadership and the volunteer WOI Committee, led this year by Chairs Lori and Chris Kershner. Lori is owner of LMK Advocacy and Chris is president and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. Jennifer Harrison of Taft Law is serving as 2023 Co-Chair.
