Dr. Jacqueline Mohair honored on Capitol Hill as 2026 Women of Excellence honoree

Ambassador Dr. Jacqueline Mohair was recognized Sept. 18 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., as a 2026 “100 Women of Excellence” honoree. The award spotlights her work in education, humanitarian service, entrepreneurship and technology, and underscores her push to build tools and institutions for broader access.

Why it matters: - The honor puts Dr. Jacqueline Mohair on a national stage for work that spans education, nonprofit service, entrepreneurship and technology. - The recognition also highlights a broader message in her career: access, leadership and opportunity should be built into systems, not left to chance. - Mohair’s work reaches students, women, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations and emerging leaders.

What happened: - Mohair was formally recognized as a 2026 “100 Women of Excellence” honoree on Sept. 18 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. - The program was presented by the 100 Women of Excellence Committee in partnership with the Honorable Erica Thomas Adeyemi. - Georgia State Rep. Billy Mitchell attended the Capitol Hill program. - The Sept. 18 event brought together women from education, business, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, faith, media, public service and community leadership.

The details: - Mohair is known professionally as “The Bridge Builder.” - Her work includes educational programs, nonprofit initiatives, leadership platforms and business resources. - She said the recognition was a meaningful moment and a responsibility to keep creating opportunities for others. - Mohair’s leadership philosophy, Build the Table™, encourages people to create opportunities instead of waiting for access. - Mohair is the founder of Trinity Girls Network. - Mohair created Influence Authority™, a technology ecosystem for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, educators, authors, speakers and coaches. - Influence Authority™ combines resources for media visibility, education, funding intelligence, organizational development and business growth in one platform. - Mohair described the platform as an extension of her work at the intersection of education, entrepreneurship and digital innovation. - Her broader work includes publishing, media, nonprofit development, humanitarian initiatives and educational leadership. - Mohair said her goal is to create systems that give people with meaningful ideas access to tools, education, visibility and resources to build something sustainable.

Between the lines: - The recognition reflects more than a one-day award. It reinforces Mohair’s brand around bridge-building, access and legacy. - Her remarks frame success as a responsibility to expand opportunity for others, not just personal achievement. - The emphasis on technology suggests her next phase is aimed at scaling impact beyond individual programs. - The event also linked her work to a broader network of women leaders honored during Congressional Black Caucus Weekend in Washington.

What's next: - Mohair says her focus now is on building institutions, technology and opportunities that can create lasting impact. - She plans to keep advancing the message “Bridging Gaps and Changing Lives.” - Mohair said the goal is to leave stronger institutions, greater access and more opportunities that continue helping people beyond her own career. - The 100 Women of Excellence celebration continued after the Capitol Hill ceremony during Congressional Black Caucus Weekend in Washington, D.C.

The bottom line: - Mohair’s Capitol Hill recognition spotlights a career built around service, systems and access, with a clear emphasis on creating tools that outlast the ceremony.