Fresno, CA (KFSN) — Recognition for women’s achievements is gaining momentum in Downtown Fresno.
The Marjaree Mason Center is set to host the 42nd Annual Top Ten Professional Women Awards, celebrating the achievements of remarkable women in the community.
This prestigious luncheon will take place on October 15, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center.
David Carr is scheduled to moderate a special discussion featuring keynote speaker Rachel Baskin, who serves as a Deputy District Attorney in the region.
Baskin, a dedicated advocate and survivor of abuse, is also a mother committed to supporting those in need.
2025 Honorees
This year, the event, sponsored by U.S. Bank, honors the following distinguished women:
- Dr. Jill Christine Friebele – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and Director of Adaptive Sports at Valley Children’s Healthcare
- Dr. Diane Lira – Deputy Superintendent for the Instructional Division at Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
- Amy Hance – General Services Director for the City of Clovis
- Jeffie Esparza Hickman – Superintendent/Principal of University High School
- Joanne Lai – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CEO and Founder of Spiral & Bloom Embodiment Sanctuary
- Kina McFadden – CEO of Eye Connect Dots
- Debbie Raven – President & CEO of the Valley Small Business Development Corporation
- Dr. Marina Roytman – Physician and Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF Fresno, Liver Program Director
- Lisa Urrizola Cooper – Senior Deputy District Attorney at Fresno County DA’s Office
- Genesis Ortiz Wilson – COO/Franchisee of Dutch Bros Coffee Fresno and Partner at Trayla Properties
Event Details
Tickets for the luncheon are priced at $100 each, with a table of ten available for $1,000. Those interested can purchase tickets online. For more detailed information, visit the official [event page](#).
