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2026 Recipients

NEAIRA WILLIAMS

Unison Health

Neaira Williams is a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate whose work has expanded access to behavioral health services, homeownership opportunities, and educational resources throughout Ohio. As Director of Respite4Kids at Unison Health, she has led the growth of a behavioral health respite program that supports children and families, helping strengthen provider networks and increase access to critical services across more than 30 counties.

Under Williams’ leadership, Respite4Kids experienced significant expansion in family participation, provider engagement, and program reach, allowing more families to access support while helping children remain safely in their homes and communities. Her commitment to serving others also extends to her work as a Realtor, where she has helped more than 100 families achieve homeownership through education, grant programs, and financial assistance resources. Her accomplishments have earned recognition from local, state, and national real estate organizations.

Williams is equally dedicated to community development and education. As a founding board member of Explorers Academy of Science and Technology, she helped support the growth of a charter school network serving hundreds of students. She also shares her experiences as a motivational speaker and children’s author, with two books earning recognition as Amazon No. 1 New Releases. Her selection as a 20 Under 40 honoree reflects her commitment to empowering families, expanding opportunities, and creating lasting impact through service, leadership, and education.

Neaira Williams