Women to Watch 2026 | December 13-14 | Washington, D.C.
For 24 years, Jewish Women International has honored trailblazing Jewish women who are redefining leadership, shaping industries, and strengthening their communities. Women to Watch are bold thinkers and changemakers building a more equitable, compassionate, and empowered future.
This two-day experience brings together leaders and community for connection and inspiration, featuring JWI’s signature conference and a culminating luncheon honoring these extraordinary women and their lasting impact.
Can’t join us? You can still be part of the celebration!
Support Women to Watch with a gift in honor of an honoree or simply in celebration of women’s leadership. Every contribution helps JWI create opportunities for women to connect, lead, and make an impact.
Also featuring:
Barbara Guterman
Creator of Teach Give Inspire Friday’s
Event Chair
Sponsors
Summit
Michelle Keck Carlson*
Summit Brunch
Sandy Bobb
Pearls of Wisdom
Tammy & Cliff Mendelson & Family
Honey Nashman*
Closing Conversation
Vivian* & Raymond Bass
Robert & Carol* Burman Family Foundation
Mimi Brodsky Kress*
Summit Sessions
Laura Rebell Gross* & Jonathan Gross
Stephanie Nashman*
Miriam (Mimi) Rocah*
Marina Rostein* & Sean Lynch
Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Gideon Stein
Headshot & Mentorship Lounge
Erica* & Jeffrey Keswin
Robin* & Jeremy London
Sharon*, David, Jayme & Ben Slotkin
Changemaker
Karen* & Jim Greene
Barbara Guterman*
Annette Kaplan
Bobbi Rebell Kaufman* & Neil Kaufman
Stephanie Kaplan Lewis* & Jason Lewis
Stuart & Annette Levey
The Marsh Family
Zibby & Kyle Owens
Rachel Braun Scherl*
Lisa* & Brett Schneider
Carrie Seleman and Amitai Loew
Rabbi Susan Shankman*, Washington Hebrew Congregation
Pam* & Neal Sherman
Elizabeth* & Evan Slotnick
Gildenhorn-Speisman Family Foundation*
Ellen Stone*
Courtenay*, Ed, Madison & Sophie Wallach
Natalie*, Eric, Noa, Phoebe, & Eli West
Catalyst
Lisa Reiner
Community Builder
Beth Bobb & Jodi Macklin
Peter DiGiammarno, Managing Parter, IntelliVen
Eagle Bank
Lindsay & Drew Karr
Leslie & Dennis Speisman
L’Dor V’Dor
Layla Capital and The Cooper Family
*Pearl Society members support JWI with a minimum annual gift of $6,000. In addition to the benefits of Changemaker sponsorship, this giving level also includes invitations to special gatherings throughout the year with women like our Women to Watch honorees.
Questions? Contact Sara Hefez at [email protected].
Many thanks to Michael Kress of MBK Photography for expertly capturing the weekend.
See the full gallery from Women to Watch 2025 here.
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