Through their accomplishments, three trailblazing leaders leave a lasting impact on education, business, and community leadership
Hillsborough County, Fla. (March 10, 2026) - Hillsborough County's Commission on the Status of Women has proudly selected Liana Fernandez Fox, Ph.D., Norma Camero Reno, and Susan Wagner Leisner, CFA, as the 2026 Women's Hall of Fame inductees. All three women join a distinguished class of inductees whose leadership and achievements have left an indelible mark on Hillsborough County and its residents.
Created in 2011 by the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women, the Women's Hall of Fame honors women who, through their lives and efforts, have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for women and all residents of Hillsborough County. The Hall of Fame celebrates leaders whose work has strengthened education, expanded opportunities, advanced equity, and uplifted the community.
A permanent display honoring all inductees is located at the Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, 13619 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613, where residents can learn more about the remarkable women whose leadership continues to inspire generations.
Meet the 2026 Women's Hall of Fame Inductees
Liana Fernandez Fox, Ph.D.
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Alma mater: University of South Florida
Industry: Higher Education
Dr. Liana Fernandez Fox is an accomplished leader who has spent more than five decades advancing educational access, empowerment, and women's leadership in Hillsborough County. Dr. Fox became the first faculty member appointed to then-Hillsborough Community College's President's Cabinet, institutionalizing shared governance and elevating faculty voices in executive decision-making.
Dr. Fox is a current member of the USF College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Advisory Council and USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy. She previously served on the College of Education Advisory Council and is a past president and proud member of the USF National Alumni Association.
Norma Camero Reno
Hometown: Born in El Tigre, Venezuela
Alma mater: Stetson College of Law; Universidad Latinoamericana del Caribe
Industry: Law
Norma Camero Reno has been a U.S. citizen for more than 30 years, and worked as a successful attorney for the last two decades, championing initiatives that uplift underserved families, immigrants, and youth to ensure they're visible, valued, and empowered. Reno holds a Doctorate in International Public Law with a specialization in Human Rights, one of the highest academic degrees in international law.
Reno co-founded Casa Venezuela Tampa Bay, a leading civic organization advocating for Venezuelan expatriates and broader immigrant communities. Her leadership has extended to the Moffitt Cancer Center Board of Advisors and community programs such as the A Step to the Future Scholarship Program and Angels on Wheels, empowering immigrant families and strengthening cultural connections.
Susan Wagner Leisner, CFA
Hometown: Born in Buffalo, NY; raised in Hollywood, FL
Alma mater: University of Pennsylvania; New York University
Industry: Finance
Susan Wagner Leisner is a nationally recognized finance expert and Chartered Financial Analyst who has built a distinguished career in financial analysis and corporate leadership. After beginning her professional life as a teacher, she transitioned into the business sector and later became a respected leader in Tampa's financial community.
After encountering the "glass ceiling" at New York Telephone, where women were barred from top management roles, she became the lead plaintiff in one of the first successful Title VII class-action sex discrimination lawsuits against a major corporation, with the case being decided in her favor.
Media Availability
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
The 2026 inductees, along with Hillsborough County Assistant County Administrator of Community Impact Cheryl Howell, will be available for interviews following the ceremony at 1 p.m. Media interested in participating are asked to R.S.V.P. by 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, by emailing Jordan Bowen at BowenJo@HCFL.gov.
For more information about the Hillsborough County Women's Hall of Fame, visit HCFL.gov/WHOF.