Women of Influence: The Top 10 Leaders to Watch in 2026

Women of Influence: The Top 10 Leaders to Watch in 2026
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Dr. Marlene Fuson

Dr. Marlene Fuson – Recalibrating the World of Healing Imagine a world where wellness is preventive, not reactive; where spending on health is measured in years of quality living, not years of disease management; and where the next generation is equipped to thrive because they were taught how to heal before they ever got hurt. The future where accessibility, insurance equity, and early education converge. But it seems utopian, right?

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Julia Swaigen

Attuned Leadership: How One Founder Is Reimagining Support, Healing, and the Future of Families Before clinics expand, platforms launch, or books are published, there is usually a quieter beginning – a single professional trying to do work that feels meaningful, ethical, and aligned with their values. For Julia Swaigen, the founder of Attuned Families, that beginning was not a grand vision of scaling an organization, but a simple desire: to

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Julissa Soto

Julissa Soto

Julissa Soto: Empowering Communities Through Action In a world often resistant to change, Julissa Soto saw disruption not as a barrier but as an invitation—a call to rise and transform the systems around her. Her journey began humbly, rooted in the community programs for teen parents where she witnessed firsthand the gaps and inequalities faced by Latino immigrants. It was here, amid stories of struggle and resilience, that Julissa found

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Michaela Dempsey

From Fine Art to AI: A CMO Redefining How Enterprise Growth Is Built She never planned a career in enterprise technology. In fact, her journey into some of the Bay Area’s most recognizable startups began far from boardrooms and pipelines, rooted instead in a Fine Art degree from Boston University, where she specialized in design and sculpting. Creativity, form, and human expression were her original tools. Technology came later, unexpectedly,

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Megan Linke

Megan Linke

Megan Linke: Empowering Families and Future Stars Through Soccer and Storytelling From a young age, Megan Linke learned that true leadership begins with authenticity and a deep commitment to community. As a mother and founder of The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me, Megan’s journey has always been guided by her faith in the power of trust, connection, and curiosity, both on and off the field. Her conviction shines through

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Empowered Women, Empowered World

Women leaders across the world are making a difference with their stories of resilience and determination, serving as powerful examples for women everywhere. Let’s see how exactly they are making

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