Powered by Women: DBusiness Breakfast Series 2026

Join us to celebrate the 2026 recipients of DBusiness magazine's Powered by Women!

The leaders recognized through Powered by Women are making a lasting impact across the region's business landscape. Through innovation, strategic leadership, and a commitment to excellence, they are driving growth, creating opportunity, and helping shape the future of their industries. Their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to colleagues, emerging professionals, and future leaders alike.

We are proud to recognize the 2026 class of Powered by Women, selected through reader nominations. These exceptional leaders exemplify resilience, strategic vision, and operational excellence. Join us in celebrating their achievements and gaining insight from their experiences navigating today’s dynamic business environment.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with networking, coffee, and a buffet breakfast, and the discussion begins at 9:30 a.m. One-of-a-kind networking opportunities and compelling business content across a wide range of industries and topics await you at every DBusiness Breakfast Series.

Schedule

8:30 -  Networking, coffee, and a buffet breakfast.

9:30 AM - Program begins and then Q&A

2026 POWERED BY WOMEN HONOREES

• Donna Bashi - Vice President of Business Development, Community Choice Credit Union

• Kelly Burris - Intellectual Property Attorney, Founder and Owner of Burris Law

• April Diez - CEO, Diez Group

• Heather Geisler - EVP, Chief Brand + Experience Officer, Henry Ford Health

• Patti Glaza - Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Invest Detroit

• Dr. Hayley W. Murphy - Executive Director & CEO, Detroit Zoological Society

• Carolina Pluszczynski - CEO, Michigan Central

• Dr. Suzy Siegle - President & CEO, Walsh College

• La June Montgomery Tabron - President & CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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With your ticket purchase, you will receive a 1-year subscription to DBusiness Magazine. This will be mailed to the address provided. This offer will be added to the end of the subscription for current subscribers.