On Friday, June 6, 2025, YWCA San Diego County presented the 25th annual In the Company of Women benefit luncheon and Tribute to Women & Industry Awards (TWIN). YWCA introduced the TWIN Awards in 1980 to recognize women for their exceptional leadership and achievements in their industry, organization, and community.
The TWIN Awards showcase remarkable women in a managerial, executive, or leadership role for their significant contributions in one or more of the areas below. As champions of women, these accomplished leaders pave the way for empowering and thriving communities for all people!
- Creating equitable opportunities to inspire and advance women
- Engaging mentorship to coach and develop colleagues
- Driving innovation to develop new solutions and advance their organization
- Cultivating professional excellence throughout their organization or industry
- Building collaboration to share expertise, promote women, and strengthen community
TWIN honorees are inducted into a longstanding, prestigious group that pays tribute to the strength, courage, and spirit of women and their powerful impact. We appreciate the nominating companies and individuals for recognizing these amazing women!
2025 TWIN Honorees
Congratulations to this incredible group of dedicated leaders for their steadfast perseverance that inspires, empowers, and advances our community!
DR. CARMEN COLOMBO
Chief Nursing Officer, Sharp Specialty Hospitals
Sharp HealthCare
NOMINATED BY:
CARA DESSERT, ESQ
Chief Executive Officer
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
NOMINATED BY:
MARDEE HARING-LAYTON
Chief Accounting Officer
Daré Bioscience
NOMINATED BY:
DIANNE
JAVIER
Assistant Director, Event Services
San Diego Convention Center
NOMINATED BY:
ELIZABETH JEWELL
Project Manager
Community HousingWorks
NOMINATED BY:
Heidi and Kirk Mather
RACQUEL KOLSRUD
Co-Founder
Vigilare Wealth Management, LLC
NOMINATED BY:
SABRINA MARTUCCI JOHNSON
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
Daré Bioscience
NOMINATED BY:
MELISSA MURPHY
Senior Director
Torrey Pines Bank
NOMINATED BY:
MICAH
ROSS
Senior Community Representative
Shea Homes
NOMINATED BY:
LYSA
SOLANO
Senior Construction Manager
CIRE Equity
NOMINATED BY:
DIANE SULLIVAN
Owner/Real Estate Broker
Diane Sullivan Realty
NOMINATED BY:
Heidi and Kirk Mather
Event Sponsors
Special thanks to our generous sponsors for their for their commitment to empowering women and making our event an amazing success!
