2026 ONYX Magazine Women On The Move Honorees
2026 ONYX Magazine Women On The Move Honorees
Founded by ONYX Magazine, ONYX Magazine Women On The Move is a platform that highlights the voices and accomplishments of women who are redefining leadership in today’s world. Each year, the program recognizes extraordinary women whose vision, influence, and achievements are shaping industries, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation.
Tracey Powell
Senior Vice President, Consumer Insight, Measurement & Analytics, The Walt Disney Company
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
TRACEY POWELL
Senior Vice President, Consumer Insight, Measurement & Analytics, The Walt Disney Company
Throughout her 23 year Disney career, Tracey Powell has exemplified Disney’s commitment to enriching the lives of young people by serving as executive champion for the Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA), a life changing event for high school students across the country. DDA inspires young people to pursue their dreams through immersive experiences with celebrities, professionals, and Disney Cast Members. Powell’s leadership has helped create meaningful opportunities for students to gain confidence, guidance, and exposure to pathways that can transform their futures and shape the next generation of leaders.
INTERNATIONAL IMPACT LEADER AWARD
YVONNE THOMPSON, C.B.E, D.L.
FOUNDING DIRECTOR
FLAIR Summit & Awards Gala
PUBLISHER'S AWARD
HONORABLE DIYONNE MCGRAW
FOUNDER & OWNER
Mpire Foundation Corporation
INTERNATIONAL IMPACT LEADER AWARD
YVONNE THOMPSON, CBE, DL
Dr. Thompson’s vision for the FLAIR Summit reflects her belief that Africa’s development depends on the active participation, leadership, and decision making power of women across every sector. She is recognized globally for advancing women’s leadership and strengthening opportunities for sustainable development across Africa and the diaspora.
WOMEN ON THE MOVE PUBLISHER'S AWARD
HON. DIYONNE MCGRAW
The Honorable Diyonne McGraw is the Founder and CEO of Successful Living II, LLC, a residential habilitation agency delivering services and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through this work, she advances dignity, opportunity, and accountability while strengthening families and empowering staff across the community.
Udell T. Black and Linda Y. Braynen VISIONARY AWARD
JUEL HICKMAN SHANNON SMITH, PH.D
PRESIDENT
JUE-L CONSULTING GROUP
BRENDA MARCH BEACON of light AWARD
LORNA TAYLOR
FOUNDER & FORMER CEO
Premier Eye Care
Udell T. Black and Linda Y. Braynen VISIONARY AWARD
JUEL SMITH, PH.D
Dr. Smith produced and hosted The Bridge, a thirty minute weekly PBS television program featuring interviews with local leaders as well as prominent national and international speakers visiting the Tampa Bay community. The program welcomed distinguished guests including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Spike Lee, Susan Taylor, Cicely Tyson, and Martin Luther King III and other luminaries.
BRENDA MARCH BEACON of light AWARD
LORNA TAYLOR
Under Lorna’s leadership, Premier Eye Care embraced the “triple bottom line” of profit, people, and planet, embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into the company’s DNA. She is widely respected for championing organizations where strong leadership, community investment, and diverse perspectives drive sustainable growth and lasting impact together across communities.
JANEAN ARMSTRONG
Retail Market President
VyStar Credit Union
ADRIANA COLINA
Director, Logistics & Asset Management
City of Tampa
KENYONN DEMPS
S.A. Vice Director
Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated
KEISHA DYER, M.D., M.P.H.
Chief of Urogynecology
Orlando Health Women's Institute
MARIANNE S. EGGLESTON
fOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Orlando Urban Film Fest/ Talent Room Entertainment
JULIE GARGOTTA
NEWS ANCHOR
Spectrum News 13
ELIZABETH GRACE
President & ceo
Central Florida Urban League
SANJA HARTFIELD
Marketing & Management Director
AT&T
CHAR FERRELL JORDAN
Vice President, Head of Sales, Gulf Region
Allstate
ROBYN LAWRENCE
Division Director
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
ELITA MCMILLON, ESQ.
Assistant General Counsel
Tampa Intl. Airport
EDNA JONES MILLER, PH.D.
Asst. VP, Enrollment Mgmt. & Partnerships
Valencia College
JENNIFER PAUL
COUNCIL WOMAN
City of St. Cloud
BEMETRA SIMMONS
president & ceo
Tampa Bay Partnership
NATASHA L. SPENCER, M.D.
SURGEON
Obstetrician & Gynecologist
ROBIN TANYA WATSON
executive director
Texas Southern University Foundation
ANJALI VYAS, M.D.
PRESIDENT
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
ELISABETH WITHERS
Founder & Cultural Architect
EWMdesk, Inc., Tony Award-Nominated Original Broadway, Shug Avery
JANEAN ARMSTRONG
Economic Empowerment Strategist
With nearly three decades of leadership in the financial industry, Janean is a passionate advocate for mentorship and community service. Her work supports organizations including I Am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L., Lift Atlanta, the USO Military, and Habitat for Humanity.
ADRIANA COLINA
Civic Leadership Champion
A 36-year award-winning public servant widely respected for her advocacy, leadership, and community impact. Adriana’s honors include Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Businesswoman of the Year and Tampa Hispanic Woman of the Year.
JULIE GARGOTTA
AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST
For more than 16 years, Julie has told impactful stories that make complex issues relatable for viewers. She now supports outreach efforts with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in Orlando to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer across the Central Florida region.
ELIZABETH R. GRACE
CULTURAL HERITAGE ADVOCATE
Elizabeth has dedicated her career to empowering communities through advocacy, collaboration, and engagement. As former executive director of PAST, Inc., she helped steward the Wells’Built Museum of African American History & Culture and its mission.
SANJA HARTFIELD
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRAILBLAZER
With more than three decades in telecommunications, Sanja is known for operational expertise and industry leadership. Her commitment to service supports organizations including Give Kids the World and community health initiatives.
CHAR JORDAN
FINANCIAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY
A dynamic executive with more than 25 years of leadership in the insurance and financial services sectors. Char actively mentors women in business and supports initiatives including Power of 5 Mentoring and Women’s Unlimited, Inc.
ROBYN LAWRENCE
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ARCHITECT
Robyn is a civic educator and advocate whose impact is seen in her work advancing voter participation and public engagement. She has led more than 25 candidate forums through the When We All Vote Palm Beach County Voting Squad across the region.
ELITA MCMILLON, ESQ.
AVIATION OPERATIONS VISIONARY
Elita’s career at Tampa International Airport spans more than 25 years of service and leadership. Her team helped expand supplier diversity programs supporting women- and minority-owned businesses during major facility expansion projects.
EDNA JONES MILLER, PH.D.
EDUCATION POLICY LUMINARY
Edna is a scholar-practitioner with more than two decades in higher education devoted to student access and academic success. She is a published writer and has held leadership roles within state and national professional associations nationwide.
JENNIFER PAUL
DEFENSE INDUSTRY PIONEER
Jennifer is a fourth-generation member of the Paul family in Osceola County and an expert in Department of Defense manufacturing. She also became the first African American to serve on the St. Cloud City Council, making local history.
BEMETRA SIMMONS
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP TRAILSETTER
Bemetra is a respected business leader and member of Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class XXXVIII. Her honors include Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs and the Girl Scouts’ Women of Distinction recognition statewide and nationally.
NATASHA L. SPENCER, M.D.
WOMEN'S HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Natasha is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. She is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care supporting women through every stage of life and the families they support with compassion.
ROBIN TANYA WATSON
NONPROFIT ADVANCEMENT STRATEGIST
A powerhouse in institutional advancement with more than two decades of nonprofit management and fundraising leadership. Robin also serves on multiple boards including the Southern Economic Mobility Network and The Nonprofit Center today.
ELISABETH WITHERS
TONY AWARD–NOMINATED ACTRESS
Elisabeth is best known as the original Shug Avery in The Color Purple on Broadway and is a Tony Award–nominated performer. The acclaimed vocalist has collaborated with artists including Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez in live performances and special events.
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