Raise a Glass to Literacy

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2:00 to 10:00 pm
Joui Wine

Join the Junior League of Dayton for Raise a Glass to Literacy at Joui Wine on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 2:00 to 10:00 pm.

Stop by for a glass of wine and support the Junior League of Dayton’s mission at the same time. During the event, 10% of sales will benefit the Junior League of Dayton and help support our community impact efforts, including our focus on literacy.

Gather your friends, enjoy a fun evening out, and raise a glass in support of a great cause.

We hope to see you there!

Last updated: March 16, 2026

We’re proud to recognize Kristin Delgado for her appointment to the Associate Board Class of 2029 for the Dayton Art Institute.

Photo credit: Dayton Art Institute

DAI’s mission is to create transformative and diverse experiences, strengthen community connections, and inspire imagination through art, and as a board member, Kristen will support efforts to raise funds to help DAI realize that mission.

The Associate Board helps plan two of the museum’s biggest fundraisers, Oktoberfest and Art Ball. Established by the Associate Board in 1971, Oktoberfest has grown into the museum’s largest fundraiser and the longest-running Oktoberfest celebration in southwest Ohio, welcoming more than one million guests over the years.

In the Junior League of Dayton
In JLD, Kristin has served as an active member, most recently serving as the Casino Night Chair and leading the planning for the 2026 event.  Kristin’s leadership reflects the League’s commitment to preparing women to lead in every space—professionally and in the community.

Congratulations, Kristin!

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We’re celebrating Megan Moon for being named as a 2026 Forty Under 40 winner by Dayton Business Journal.

The Forty Under 40 Awards celebrate the region’s most dynamic young professionals who are making a significant impact in their industries and communities before the age of 40. Each year, the Dayton Business Journal honors an exceptional class of leaders who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and a commitment to shaping the future of the Dayton region.

Megan is a Nonprofit Consultant who believes strong organizations build stronger communities. 

The awards banquet will be held May 14 at the Dayton Convention Center – Flex Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

About Megan’s work
Megan has worked alongside mission-driven organizations for more than two decades to improve leadership, strengthen governance, and turn big ideas into sustainable impact. She previously founded the Humane Education Coalition, a global organization connecting 150+ partners in 30 countries. Additional recognitions Megan has received include: Dayton Daily News ‘Community Gem’, 2025 recipient of the Do Good for Dayton Award, and 2020 recipient of the Weller Prosocial Leadership Award.

In the Junior League of Dayton
Within JLD, Megan has participated an active member of the 2025-26 new member class, volunteering with Crayons to Classrooms as their collaborative project. Megan will continue to support our shared mission to develop the potential of women and improve the community through effective action and leadership by serving as the Executive Treasurer-Elect for the 2026-27 league year.

Join us in congratulating Megan!

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We’re celebrating Myla Cardona-Jones being recognized as a YWCA Dayton’s 2026 Women of Influence.

The YWCA Women of Influence awards have honored women who use their voices, vision, and leadership to make a lasting impact on the community for over 25 years. The 2026 honorees exemplify its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, and dignity for all.

This year’s theme, “Writing our Future Together,” reflects the power of collective leadership and recognizes that lasting change is built through collaboration, shared vision and courageous action. Myla shared that, “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.”

Myla and the other honorees were saluted at YWCA Dayton’s 2026 Women of Influence awards luncheon March 12 at the Dayton Convention Center.

About Myla’s work
Myla serves as the CEO at Brunner Literacy Center as well as the Executive Director for the Kettering Backpack Program. A champion for literacy and food equity, Myla shared her views on the value of open and honest communication in the workplace and within the community at the roundtable on March 12th:

“When a difficult conversation is happening be upfront and honest about what the outcome or the expectation is going to be,” she said. “I think you should be very loud about being honest. I have really been proud of that in my journey, and just being open and vocal about what might be happening around us — the injustices that are happening — and that definitely pulls into even difficult times, difficult conversations. And I think if we have more people who are open to just telling the truth, I think that we will have a more vibrant community, a more honest and open community.”

In the Junior League of Dayton
Now a sustaining member of JLD, Myla has contributed to the League through a variety of leadership roles, including serving as League President and Membership VP. She was also recognized for her innovation and enthusiasm in furthering the mission of JLD as the 2019 recipient of the Sally Riffle Award for Innovative Leadership. Myla continues to support JLS as the Sustainer Representative for the Diversity & Inclusion committee.

Join us in congratulating Myla!

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March JLD Member Book Club

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Location: Swoon Books and Wine

Our March book club meeting will be at the new Swoon Books and Wine (they are now open!)! We will be reading Buckeye by Patrick Ryan. And we’ll choose a romance from Swoon’s selection for the next book!

RSVP in Member Essentials if you can join us!

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Dine at Fifth Street Brewpub and support JLD!

Date: Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Fifth Street Brewpub | 1600 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403

Visit Fifth Street Brewpub anytime on March 12th to support the Junior League of Dayton! They open at 2p with food, drinks, and raffle tickets. Stay for the raffles! 10% of all sales and 100% of the raffle proceeds will be donated to JLD!

View the Facebook Event and RSVP

Last updated: March 16, 2026

3rd Annual Casino Night Fundraiser — Saturday, March 21 | 7–10 PM | Dayton Beer Company

Join the Junior League of Dayton at The Dayton Beer Company for our Annual Casino Night Fundraiser—an exciting evening of classic casino-style games, silent auction prizes, food and drinks, all in support of our mission to empower women through leadership training and our community impact focus of early childhood literacy in Dayton.

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Featuring:
• Poker, Blackjack, and other fun card games (including Euchre!)
• Silent Auction Table
• 50/50 chance prize drawing
• Light appetizers
• Drink ticket included (cash bar available throughout the evening)

Tickets:
• $65

Grab a ticket, bring a friend, and help support a great cause in Dayton!

Thank you to our Casino Night Sponsors!

Please join us in celebrating Kristen Kayser on her new role with aiEDU (The AI Education Project). Kristen serves as Senior Programs Lead, Midwest, partnering with school districts, educators, and community leaders to help students build the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an AI-driven world.

aiEDU is a national nonprofit advancing AI readiness for students and educators, and Kristen’s work will help strengthen how communities across our region prepare for the future of learning and work.

Kristen previously held the role of Director in the State & District Partnerships division at College Board. Learn more about Kristen’s professional journey and connect with her on LinkedIn.

We’re proud to celebrate Kristen’s next chapter and the impact she’s making—beyond the League.

In the Junior League of Dayton
Within JLD, Kristen brings that same thoughtful leadership and “make it happen” energy. Her service has helped strengthen how we communicate, engage members, and deliver community impact through serving as the No Muss, No Fuss coordinator and website & membership platform coordinator. Kristen’s dedication to the League has earned her the Shining Star Award three years in a row. Kristen will continue her leadership in the League by serving as the Communications VP-elect for the 2026-27 league year.

Join us in congratulating Kristen!

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We’re celebrating Hadley Williams for being named a Women in Business Network (WiBN) Women To Watch honoree for 2026.

• WiBN has a long history of recognizing women who are working to improve their communities, leading and developing others in their professional networks and advocating for all women. A Woman to Watch inspires and encourages those around her to actively challenge the status quo. She is a force of change in both her professional and personal life and she makes a lasting impression on others. She is passionate about her work, philanthropy and relationships. Her efforts are not always splashy and bold. Instead, she impacts the world around her through ripples that turn into waves.

About Hadley’s work
Hadley is an Account Executive with Elements IV Interiors, where works as a trusted partner with clients to grow their business and brand presence through commercial interiors and furniture . She is passionate about helping clients bring their visions to life through thoughtful interior space planning, serving as the key liaison between clients and the Elements IV Design and Operations teams. With strong attention to detail and project management skills, Hadley ensures projects run smoothly from concept to completion. Hadley recently named to the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Dayton Class of 2026.

In the Junior League of Dayton
Within JLD, Hadley has contributed directly to our impact in the community through her role as the Community Council VP-elect, and will transition to the VP role to lead our community impact initiatives for the 2026-27 league year. She previously served as the Read Between the Wines chair-elect, helping to organized one of JLD’s signature events and fundraisers. Hadley’s membership in JLD has helped to improve the community through effective action and leadership.

Join us in congratulating Hadley!

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If you (or a fellow member) have received an award, accepted a new role, joined a board, been featured in the media, or reached another professional/community milestone, we’d love to include it.

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We’re celebrating Emilee Ambrose for being named a Women in Business Network (WiBN) Women To Watch honoree for 2026.

• WiBN has a long history of recognizing women who are working to improve their communities, leading and developing others in their professional networks and advocating for all women. A Woman to Watch inspires and encourages those around her to actively challenge the status quo. She is a force of change in both her professional and personal life and she makes a lasting impression on others. She is passionate about her work, philanthropy and relationships. Her efforts are not always splashy and bold. Instead, she impacts the world around her through ripples that turn into waves.

About Emilee’s work
Emilee serves as the Logistics Chief managing the $8.2B C-130J Foreign Military Sales production portfolio at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, fostering international security partnerships and safeguarding national security.

With a heart for community service and a passionate patron of the arts, Emilee serves on the Dayton Art Institute’s Associate Board with her husband and on the newly launched Springboro Arts Council. She’s a proud graduate of Leadership Dayton (2023) and was recently recognized as a Dayton Business Journal “Forty Under 40” winner (2025).

In the Junior League of Dayton
Emilee is the current President and CEO of the Junior League of Dayton (2025-26), guiding the organization in its mission to develop women to do a world of good and forge exceptional community leaders. Emilees history of leadership in JLD has included several years in chairing Read Between the Wines, one of JLD’s signature events and fundraisers, as well as leadership in the community impact, serving as Community Council VP. 

Join us in congratulating Emilee!

Source: Leadership Dayton Current Class roster (Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce)

Know a member we should spotlight?
If you (or a fellow member) have received an award, accepted a new role, joined a board, been featured in the media, or reached another professional/community milestone, we’d love to include it.

Submit a spotlight: Member Spotlight: Beyond the League – Intake Form