Redefining Leadership: The Women Driving Change in 2026
ON THE COVER
Jennifer Perri
Jennifer Perri has built her career through resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to helping women reclaim their power. Her journey is not one that began with comfort or privilege. Instead, it was shaped by life’s most difficult challenges. She experienced abuse, went through divorce, and had to rebuild her life financially. At one point, she also faced paralysis caused by Guillain-Barré syndrome, a condition that forced her to relearn how to walk.
April Wild
April Wild is the founder of WILD & WILD, a women’s empowerment and wellness community that began in 2018 as a small, intimate wellness space and has since grown into a nationwide movement across the UK. What started as a simple idea to bring women together has evolved into a powerful platform offering monthly events, retreats, festivals, leadership experiences, and business-focused gatherings for women. Through WILD & WILD, April works closely with female founders, leaders, and brands to create experiences that support confidence, connection, and long-term success.
Dr. Denyse H. Turner’s
Dr. Denyse H. Turner’s professional journey is a powerful story of faith, resilience, leadership, and service. Over the past five decades, she has dedicated her life to helping others grow through change, pain, and transformation. Her career has spanned ministry, mental health, leadership development, and community advocacy. Today, she serves as a trauma-informed strategist, author, speaker, and mentor.
Jacqueline Crider
Jacqueline Crider’s professional journey is rooted in curiosity, courage, and a deep desire to make complex systems feel human and approachable. She began her career in the mortgage industry while still in college, gaining early exposure to how money, people, and systems intersect in real life. After graduating, she expanded her experience into home and auto insurance, where she developed a strong understanding of risk, protection, and financial decision-making beyond just numbers.
Victoria Pelletier
Victoria Pelletier’s professional journey is defined by transformation rather than a straight or predictable path. At just 24, she became a Chief Operating Officer, an experience that pushed her early into complex, high-pressure environments where trust, clarity, and results were critical. Over the last three decades, she has held multiple C-suite roles across professional services and technology, led global businesses, and played a key role in more than 40 mergers and acquisitions.
