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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Please join us in celebrating Bethany DeLong, who was honored with Wright State University’s 2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership.

Bethany serves as the Director of Enrollment & Retention in Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services, where she is known for strengthening recruitment and retention efforts while creating a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Her recognition highlights leadership that shows up in real outcomes and real people—through both program innovation and mentorship. Bethany mentors student leaders including the college’s Dean’s Student Advisory Board, dean’s scholars, and graduate assistants, helping build confidence and leadership skills in the students she supports.

She has also played a key role in planning and advancing high-impact college events, and she launched monthly Nursing Lab Tours that draw up to 30 participants per session and have produced an impressive 71% enrollment rate among attendees.

Bethany’s leadership also includes improving systems behind the scenes—like digitizing the teacher education program application to make the process easier for students and more efficient for staff.

“Bethany has made a lasting impact on those around her,” said Rachel Schwab, the college’s enrollment and retention coordinator. “She is incredibly deserving of recognition for her work at Wright State University.”

We’re proud to celebrate Bethany’s recognition as a powerful example of leadership and impact—beyond the League.

In the Junior League of Dayton
Bethany brings that same steady, people-centered leadership to the Junior League of Dayton. She has served in a series of key roles on the Membership Committee, most recently serving as the 2025-26 Membership VP, that strengthen how we welcome, support, and retain members—helping our organization remain vibrant and mission-ready

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We’re celebrating Hadley Williams for being selected being selected as a member of the Leadership Dayton 2026 Class through the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce!

• Leadership Dayton connects leaders across industries for an immersive experience focused on community issues, collaboration, and civic leadership—helping participants expand their impact throughout the Dayton region.
• Hadley represents Elements IV Interiors in the 2026 class, and we’re proud to recognize this milestone as an example of leadership in action—beyond the League.

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.

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!

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

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We’re celebrating Brianne Trappe for being selected being selected as a member of the Leadership Dayton 2026 Class through the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce!

• Leadership Dayton connects leaders across industries for an immersive experience focused on community issues, collaboration, and civic leadership—helping participants expand their impact throughout the Dayton region.
• Brianne represents LexisNexis in the 2026 class, and we’re proud to recognize this milestone as an example of leadership in action—beyond the League.

About Brianne’s work
Brianne is a  Legal Tech Performance Consultant at LexisNexis where she instructs sales representatives working with law firms to ensure their clients have the right solutions to make them successful.

In the Junior League of Dayton
Brianne is a sustaining member of JLD, but during her active member years she contributed to the financial health of the league through her role as Financial Development VP. She continues to support JLD by serving as the Sustainer Representative for the current Financial Development committee. Brianne’s dedication to the League has helped to improve the community through effective action and leadership.

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

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We’re celebrating Hannah Myhre-Gaskill for being selected being selected as a member of the Leadership Dayton 2026 Class through the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce!

• Leadership Dayton connects leaders across industries for an immersive experience focused on community issues, collaboration, and civic leadership—helping participants expand their impact throughout the Dayton region.
• Hannah represents Northwestern Mutual Dayton in the 2026 class, and we’re proud to recognize this milestone as an example of leadership in action—beyond the League.

About Hannah’s work
Hannah is a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual Dayton where she helps people build brighter futures. She believes the best way to do that is by building strong, long-term relationships, finding out what matters most, and providing the financial guidance, tools and solutions they need to succeed.

In the Junior League of Dayton
Within JLD, Hannah has contributed directly to our impact in the community by previously serving as the Done in a Day Chair-Elect. She is currently supporting our shared mission to develop the potential of women through her role as Nominating & Placement Chair-Elect. Hannah’s membership in JLD has helped to improve the community through effective action and leadership.

Join us in congratulating Hannah!

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

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