2026 Tribute to Success

Featuring keynote speaker Joanie Bily, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide Join us for a luncheon sharing extraordinary stories! This inspiring annual event brings together community leaders, partners, and supporters to celebrate impact, connection, and the power of opportunity. We’re especially honored to announce this year’s keynote speaker, Joanie Bily, the new CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. Known for her purpose-driven leadership, Joanie has built high-performing teams and led large-scale business transformations across communications, marketing, public relations, and brand strategy. She is a powerful voice for women’s advancement and economic mobility, and we’re thrilled to welcome her! The luncheon will honor the impact of Connections to Success and recognize those individuals, employers, and partners who help make lasting change possible by supporting participants on their path to self-sufficiency and long-term success. Proceeds from the event support Connections to Success programs that help families impacted by poverty, incarceration, unemployment, and other barriers achieve long-term economic independence.