6 women recognized as part of 2023 YWCA Women of Influence event

DAYTON — The YWCA Dayton organization held a luncheon earlier this month, March 9th, to help recognize and honor women in the local community.

This special one-day event was to celebrate Dayton’s most influential women who have made a difference in the local community through their dedication to the mission of the YWCA.

The honorees were recognized for empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

The women who were honored this year are:

• Melodie Bennett – Executive Director, House of Bread
• Marvene Mitchell Cook – Director of CARES Act and Workforce Development, Montgomery County
• Joanne “Jo” Granzow – Community Volunteer
• Michelle Kaye – Vice President and Client and Community Relations Director, PNC Bank
• Carol Prewitt – President, Prewitt Consulting LLC
• Carolyn Rice – President, Montgomery County Commission

For more information about the YWCA Women of Influence, click here.

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