Thank you
The energy of our community of changemakers all in one space made Keyholder 2026 unforgettable. Thank you for being the key!
Our speakers encouraged and challenged us to do more for women and girls. We know our community is stronger when we come together to unlock our collective power for change.
We MET the match gift and raised more than $375,000 for Keyholder this year!
Check out the full photo gallery from Emma Parker Photography to view, share, and download your favorites! And watch the recorded speaker talks on our YouTube page!
keyholder
Unlocking our collective power.
About the Event
This isn’t just a keynote. Keyholder is a fundraiser using TEDx-style talks featuring inspiring storytellers on the front lines for change in Central Ohio. These local leaders will draw on their own experiences to illuminate where we are and where we can go next.
They remind us that everyone holds a key to unlocking our collective power, and that we all are capable of real, lasting social change. This is a moment to connect with other passionate champions for women and girls and leave inspired to take action. There’s a place for everyone at Keyholder, including you.
Keyholder fuels the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio and its mission to transform the lives of women and girls. This year marks the milestone 25th anniversary of the Women’s Fund’s work. When you support Keyholder, you make the next 25 years of change possible.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 pm
Main program at 6:30 pm
Advocate After-Party at 8:15 pm
Palace Theatre
34 W Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio
43215
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By supporting Keyholder, you help unlock change in Central Ohio. Help us reach our goal of $300,000 raised for women and girls!
Meet the Speakers
Judge Laurel
Beatty Blunt
10th District Court of Appeals for the State of Ohio
Claire
Coder
Founder & CEO,
Aunt Flow
Michael
Corey
Executive Director,
Human Service Chamber of Franklin County
Dr. Lisa Hinkelman
Founder & CEO,
Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)
Two things to know about this year's event
Central Ohio leaders will take the stage to share powerful stories
Inspiring people from our community will take the stage to discuss the strategies they use to unlock collective power. You’ll hear from nonprofit leaders, founders, and innovators about their unique work to create change for women and girls.
The event directly impacts Central Ohio women and girls
Funds raised from the event will fuel the Women’s Fund’s research, grantmaking, and advocacy efforts for women and girls. Your impact is amplified through our strategic investments in local nonprofits advancing gender equity.
Accessibility
Ensuring that everyone can access and participate in Keyholder is important to us. Please contact us if there are any accommodations that would enable you to better access Keyholder.
Contact: hello@womensfundcentralohio.org
Thank you to our sponsors!
