Orlando Magazine’s 2026 Women of the Year Honorees
Thank you to our readers for your insightful nominations; thank you to our women for your service.
From left: Deb Krekel, Jamie Merrill, Jennifer Cook, Azela Santana.
From left: Crystal Davidson-Sims, Prita Chhabra, Margaret "Maggie" Bonko, Catherine Rea.
From left: Wanda M. Reas, Trina Gregory, Aminah Harris.
From left: Susan Boucher, Marcellene S. Mercedes Baugh, Giuliana Horal.
From left: Danielle Permenter, Belinda O. Kirkegard.
Orlando Valkyries Professional Women’s Volleyball Team and 2025 Major League Volleyball Champions.
ORLANDO MAGAZINE IS PROUD TO HONOR THE FOLLOWING CENTRAL FLORIDIANS AS OUR 2026 WOMEN OF THE YEAR.
Their voices unify, create opportunity for others, raise awareness and spark important questions. They help people achieve their professional and scholastic dreams, and better our community. They are passionate about the causes they support and galvanize others with their philanthropy. They are doctors, lawyers, educators, entrepreneurs, athletes, caregivers and mentors. All are professional. All are inspiring.
Special thanks to Dr. Phillips House for graciously providing the venue for the photoshoot.
LIST OF HONOREES
Shareholding Partner , ZNOSKO & REAS P.A.
Chef/Owner, Se7enBites & Sweet T Brands Hospitality
Nonprofit Executive & Advocate for Educational Equity
Vice President, iBuild Central Florida
Site Director, Public Allies Central Florida – RISE Community
Solutions Inc.
Vice President, Orlando Health; President, Orlando Health –
Health Central Hospital
Vice President, 211 and Crisis Services, Heart of Florida
United Way
Market President, Orlando, CenterWell Senior Primary Care
President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Executive Director and Assistant Vice President,
WUCF PBS & WUCF Jazz
Executive Director, Orange County Regional History Center
Historical Society of Central Florida
Chief Operating Officer, Orlando Economic Partnership
President, National Entrepreneur Center
Vice President of Business Development, The Good Pour; President,
The BOHO Foundation
V.P. of Finance and Accounting, Massey Services Inc.
Co-Founder, The Good Pour Wine & Spirits Marketplace
Orlando Valkyries Team, Coaching Staff,
and Front Office Staff
Orlando Valkyries Professional Women’s Volleyball Team and 2025
Major League Volleyball Champions
Pegasus Professor of Biology, University of Central Florida
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,
Bethune-Cookman University
President and CEO, Seniors First, Inc.
