On Thursday, June 4, 2026, YWCA San Diego County will present the 26th 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 industries, organizations, and communities.
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!
2026 TWIN Honorees
Congratulations to this incredible group of dedicated leaders for their steadfast perseverance that inspires, empowers, and advances our community!
DEBRA AITKEN
Chief Executive Officer
Transom
NOMINATED BY:
ANNE CHO
Deputy General Manager, Quality Assurance
Kyocera International, Inc.
NOMINATED BY:
LINDA DEUNAY
Chief Executive Officer
Enviro Products West, Inc.
NOMINATED BY:
ROBIN DONLAN
President
Comic-Con International
NOMINATED BY:
GINA GRAHOVAC FRANKLIN
President
Grahovac Construction Company, Inc.
NOMINATED BY:
JESSICA N. GROUNDS
Chief Executive Officer
Corporate Directors Forum
NOMINATED BY:
SAMANTHA HARDY
Partner
Sheppard
NOMINATED BY:
LOUISE HERR-MARSHALL
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Western Alliance Bank
NOMINATED BY:
SAMANTHA ISSEL
Associate Director, Housing & Real Estate Development
Community HousingWorks
NOMINATED BY:
Heidi and Kirk Mather
MISTIE McDOUGALL
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Western Alliance Bank
NOMINATED BY:
HILLARY WHITESIDE
Executive Director
The Institute for Effective Education
NOMINATED BY:
KIM ZAMMIT-MOLZAHN
Chief Human Resources Officer
Bergelectric
NOMINATED BY:
Catherine Final
Event Sponsors
Special thanks to our generous supporters for their commitment to empowering women and making our event an amazing success!
Table Hosts
Catherine Final
Corinna Gattasso
Racquel Kolsrud
Heidi and Kirk Mather
Kyocera International, Inc.
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Tourism Authority
Xpedient Communications, Inc.
In-Kind Support
Andaz San Diego
Café Coyote
Cesarina
Communion
Coronado Playhouse
Cygnet Theatre
Del Mar Wine & Food Festival
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge
Elvira
George’s at The Cove
Goosecross Cellars
Gorjana
Grapeline Wine Tours
Kendra Scott, LLC
La Jolla Playhouse
Lambs’s Players Theatre
Mala + Mantra
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
North Coast Repertory Theatre
The Old Globe
Paradis Café Mission Hills
Pendry San Diego
PRP Wine International
Rooftop Cinema Club Little Italy
The San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Opera
San Diego Symphony
Seasons 52 – San Diego UTC
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Stables Inn
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
Turley Wine Cellars
Wiens Cellars
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
