Danielle V. Minson, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, has been named one of twelve 2027 Career Women of Achievement by YWCA Greater Cincinnati.

The honor recognizes women from across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for their professional accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the community. YWCA announced the honorees on October 29 during its inaugural Mission Forward Speaker Series, which featured Anita Hill. Minson and the other eleven honorees will be recognized at the Career Women of Achievement Luncheon on Thursday, May 6, 2027, at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. The luncheon is YWCA's largest annual fundraiser, supporting programs focused on justice, inclusion, and economic opportunity.

In 130 years, Federation had never been led by a woman. In 2021, Minson changed that. She came of age in this community, and she has spent her career giving back to it.

As CEO, she has guided Jewish Cincinnati through the aftermath of the pandemic and the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Under her leadership, this community raised millions of dollars to rebuild Israel, and she helped bring us together until every hostage was brought home.

She has also made room for other women to lead. Today, women hold four of the five seats on Federation's executive team. "We need young women to see other women leading," Minson says.

Rickell Howard Smith, president and CEO of YWCA Greater Cincinnati, said the honorees are "helping shape the future of Greater Cincinnati through their leadership, innovation and commitment to community."

We see Danielle's love for this community every day. She wants every Jewish person in Cincinnati to be as proud to be Jewish as she is. Mazel tov, Danielle, and thank you for all you do for Jewish Cincinnati!