Across boardrooms, construction sites, courtrooms, classrooms and C-suites, this year’s Influential Women in Business honorees are redefining leadership in the Capital Region.

They come from a range of fields—engineering, law, banking, education, health care and economic development—but share a common approach: They lead with clarity, commitment and a sense of purpose.

Some have launched firms or guided multimillion-dollar projects. Others have built community programs, shaped policy or helped open new doors for future leaders. Their influence is measured not only by job titles or accolades, but by the lasting impact they’re making on their industries and the people around them.

Meet this year’s honorees. Let their stories inspire you. And if you’re wondering what the future of leadership looks like in Baton Rouge … you’re looking at it.

Paige Carter, chief business development officer, Louisiana Economic Development

Regina Davis, Baton Rouge Refinery manager, ExxonMobil

Kodi Guillory, owner and president, Sustainable Design Solutions

Michelle Hardy, vice president of public affairs and community relations, Turner Industries

Meghan Parrish, vice president of marketing and communications, Baton Rouge General

Amy Province, senior vice president/market executive, Regions Bank

Kristi W. Richard, member, McGlinchey Stafford & Co-Chair, Uplift

Laura Vinsant, Executive Director, Teach for America Greater Baton Rouge

Keli Zinn, Executive Deputy Athletic Director/COO, LSU Athletics