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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP

COUNCIL

Sixth AnnuAl luncheon AnD Silent AuctionFeaturing Dr. Bertice Berry

United Way of Central andNortheastern Connecticut

Power of the Purse 2017

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gOLD SPOnSOrSThe Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company • Hoffman Auto Group

Pratt & Whitney • Stanley Black & Decker • Travelers • Webster Bank

SiLver SPOnSOrSConning • Day Pitney LLP • ESPN, Inc. • Sheila S. Moses CPA, P.C. • Slalom Consulting

Sun Life Financial • Virtus Investment Partners

BrOnze SPOnSOrSAetna Inc. • BlumShapiro • BNY Mellon Wealth Management • CNC Software, Inc.Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network • CPTV | WNPR • Deloitte & Touche LLP

Empowered Indoor Cycling Studio • Enterprise Rent A Car • Harvest Development Group, LLC Morgan Stanley Wealth Management • Otis Elevator Company • Shipman & Goodwin LLP

The Ethel Walker School • The Village for Families & Children

taBLe SPOnSOrSAetna Inc. • Cigna • Genesys • Guy Carpenter • Mutual of America • NBC Connecticut

Optum • Pratt & Whitney • Robinson+Cole • Shipman & Goodwin LLP • Sun Life Financial TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank • UConn School of Business

United Technologies Corporation • United Technologies Research Center • UTC Aerospace Systems

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SiLent auctiOn 11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

PrOgram anD LuncheOn12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

WeLcOmeCity of Hartford Mayor

Luke Bronin

Erica Dean, Event Co-ChairComcast

Jocelyn DeMaio, Event Co-ChairThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

and Empowered Indoor Cycling Studio

LeaDing the charge.inSPiring the change FOr aLice.

“Growing Up ALICE” – Featuring Heidi Voight, NBC ConnecticutIntroduced by Marion Schmeelk, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank

invitatiOn tO BecOme a memBer OF the WOmen’S LeaDerShiP cOunciL

Vittoria Pace, Vice ChairUnited Way Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

FeatureD SPeakerDr. Bertice Berry

Introduced by Juliene PhelanThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

untiL next yearPaula S. Gilberto, President and CEO

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

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No one defies stereotypes, generalizations or clichés more than Dr. Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth of seven children, Dr. Berry was told by a high school teacher that she was “not college material.” She applied to several schools without any idea how she would pay the tuition if she were accepted. The day her application arrived at Jacksonville University in Florida, a wealthy benefactor called the admissions department looking for a potential student “who could swim if they had the right backing,” and might sink without it.

Dr. Berry graduated magna cum laude from Jacksonville where she was awarded the President’s Cup for leadership. She earned a Ph.D. in Sociology from Kent State University at the age of 26. Dr. Berry left Kent to become an award-winning entertainer, lecturer and comedienne.

“When yOu WaLk With PurPOSe, yOu cOLLiDe With DeStiny.”

Dr. Bertice Berry

Erica DeanEvent Co-ChairComcastJocelyn DeMaioEvent Co-ChairThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Empowered Indoor Cycling StudioTisa Rabun-MarshallAuction ChairThe Phoenix Companies, Inc.Erica CzajkowskiAuction Vice ChairDeloitte & Touche LLPJacquelynn GarofanoMembership ChairUnited Technologies Research CenterLisa CameronTable Captain ChairThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Juliana DeLucca-CollinsTable Captain Vice ChairBrienza’s Academic AdvantageDarlene SawczysynTable Captain Vice ChairHartford HospitalAndrea AgostinucciKeller Williams RealtyMelanie CecarelliHarvest Development Group, LLCGina D’AmbruosoTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankMichelle DeCarloCushman & WakefieldJennifer DukePratt & WhitneyJody FerrerPerfect PromotionMaureen FitzgeraldUnited Technologies CorporationLaura Dinan HaberMetroHartford Alliance

Trish HessleinTribune Media Janalynne GuisKarlene Joseph The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Susan LaneHoffman Auto GroupJanice P. LeaTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankSarah RobersonOut-of-Home Network LLCJudy RosenthalJRR Associates/The Schmoozer’s Job Network (Jewish Family Services)Vi SmalleyConningMary Woods Travelers


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Michelle DeCarloCommittee ChairCushman & WakefieldTisa Rabun-MarshallAuction ChairThe Phoenix Companies, Inc.Erica MitchellAuction Vice ChairGirl Scouts of Connecticut

Robin AllenThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Janine Fazzina BoudoBella Blue PhotographyErica CzajkowskiDeloitte & Touche LLP Nicole GrunwaldCigna

Linda LockThe Village for Families & Children, Inc.

Bobby NimsCignaKathryn O’NeilPratt & WhitneyElizabeth WalshLincoln Financial

Power of the Purse Steering cOmmittee

event vOLunteerSTrisha BeattySandra BerknerEileen R. CampbellAriela CastagnoDeb CopesJulie DavidJulia DeSimoneDawn DianaJane E. DiMartinCathy DonerSheryl FallonJanice A. Frick

Jorge GalloMichelle GreeneJackie HaywoodKathy HerseyThadora HornSandy JamesMarisol JonesWendy LacunzaThulani LeGrierJulie LaVigneKathy LilleyColleen A. Lyons

Mary E. MackeyMaggie MinguyJennifer A. MooreLaura MoranLorraine MuirAnna NawrotRamya NeelagandanShannon S. OliverIngrid PolancoAyana PushaBrittany RandleVeronica Rosario

Leslie RosemondAnu SachdevLuz SantanaKristine ScocozzaKay Sherman-IyareSarah SinagugliaMichael SnowIsabel SuttonTonya TashereauJake TussinCheryl Zajac

auctiOn cOmmittee

women’S leADerShip council power of the purse

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Andrea AgostinucciMcKinley AlbertMelissa AlbrechtIrene Bassock*Erin Bill*Steven Busch*Jane Callanan*Lisa CameronMelanie Cecarelli*Judith ChambersTraci CoiroKatherine Conway*Maura CookMary Crean*Julie Delucca-CollinsJocelyn DeMaioMarianne DownieElizabeth DreierSusan DunnKaren Fitzgerald*Maureen Fitzgerald*Janet Flagg-Rawlins*Kimberly FossRobin FoustElizabeth Gagne*Sharon GauthierRachel George

Pauline GilPaula S. Gilberto*Janalynne Gius*Michael Goldbas*Liz GorgoglionePatricia HessleinKristin HerzogAngeline JoinerKarlene Joseph*Kathleen KeelerSusan LanePeg LesiakEllen LymanLisa Maguire*Tomeka MartinWendi Maruschock*Jacqueline MackechnieTheresa Milone James P. O’MearaVittoria PaceBree Scott-PelczarLoretta PetersJuliene PhelanMarge PicciniNoreen RandazzoJudith RosenthalRise Roth

Melissa SantosDarlene SawczysynSteven SawczysynMarianne Spector*Vi Smalley*Wendy StechmannTonya TaschereauDave TaylorLinda TernulloGregory C. Toczydlowski*Janis Turner*Cecily Vasington Hanna WalczokRosemary Wall

*Table Sponsor

thAnk you to All of our fABulouS tABle cAptAinS AnD tABle SponSorS!

interested in being a table captain or table Sponsor for our Seventh annual Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent auction?

Contact Bridgett Herzog at 860.493.6882 or [email protected]


PatrOnS

tABle cAptAinS

Liz DreierSharon GauthierNoreen RandazzoLinda TernulloHanna Wolczok

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11 associatesABC Television NetworkAccessories Designer: Candy WoolleyAida Calderon-Deary, Licensed Cosmetologist & Certified EstheticianAndrea Agostinucci Angel JohnstoneAnne ElvgrenAnonymous (24)Bella Blue PhotographyBig Y FoodsBJ’s Wholesale ClubBree Scott-PelczarBrooks BrothersCapital GenealogyCathy ZeinerChris ShiveryChristine EmbrerComcast Connecticut Golf AcademyConnecticut Science CenterCostco WholesaleDave and Buster’sDelamarDella LA Inc.Denise RodrigueDr. Gary Russolillo, MDEileen Rose Campbell Elite Island Resorts Elizabeth DreierElizabeth WalshEllen LymanEnterprise Rent A CarEpic Salon South WindsorErica Czajkowski, Beachbody CoachErica DeanErin NadeauExcel FitnessFrank Pepe Pizzeria NapoletanaFriends of United WayGina D’AmbruosoGirl Scouts of ConnecticutGlastonbury JewelersGouveia VineyardsDonna Baehr, Greyheart Designs

Hannoush JewelersHartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance CompanyHartford Symphony OrchestraHartford Yard GoatsHelen Englee-Babiak, Tory BurchHoffman Auto GroupJacki EaslickJacquelynn GarofanoJanice FrickJan P. Kritzman, Olde Towne Coin CompanyJanalynne GiusJanet Flagg-RawlinsJanine Fazzina BoudoJeff HubbardJocelyn DeMaioJohn MotleyJolly LuxJudith MeyersJudy LackeyJulie Daly MeehanKatharine OrtizKatherine ConwayKathryn O’NeilKelly and Alia, LulaRoe Independent Fashion ConsultantKOTA Office SolutionsKramer PortraitsKristina MinerLaura PelsLibby RichardsonLinda LockLisa CameronLiz GagneLoretta PetersLynn SullivanMadison Country ClubMariel PeckMarissa Pires, LulaRoe Independent Fashion ConsultantMartha Buttenheim, Life Coach, Guidelight Coaching, LLCMary BarnebyMary R Valentine

Mary NewmanMaryann MeyerMcKinley AlbertMegan Daigle, LulaRoe Independent Fashion ConsultantMeghan LacherMelanie J. CecarelliMelissa Albrecht, Peaceful Souls Healing & ReikiMichelle DeCarloMill Restaurant GroupMission FitnessML Fitness TrainingMorneault’s Stackpole Moore TryonMorneault’s Stackpole Moore Tryon CustomersNaomi JewelryNaomi LernerNew Britain Bees Professional BaseballNew Britain Museum of American Art Nicole GrunwaldNoble & Co.Noreen RandazzoON20Peg LesiakPeggy AtherlayPequabuck Golf ClubPond House CaféPOP Auction CommitteePottery Piazza Preservation Society of NewportR. RiveterRobin AllenRoosters MGCRosemary Arcari WallRoxanna Booth MillerRuthann BouchardSamantha and Darlene SawczysynSandra Kaye BakerSaybrook Point InnSea Glass Fine Art PhotographySpicer Mansion

as of 5/31/17


Auction contriButorS


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Sports Center of ConnecticutStacy BrusaStanley Black & DeckerStella & Dot by Tisa MarshallSteve HochmanSusan LaneSusan Lederman, P’ZazzSusan Sames

Suzanne CormierTara GerberThe Bushnell Center for Performing ArtsThe Hermitage ClubThe Society Room of HartfordTheaterWorksThomas Byrne Associates

Thomas Fallon PhotographyTisa Rabun-MarshallTops SupermarketTravelersVi R. SmalleyVibrant Health Walt Disney World® Resort White Silo Farm & Winery

Auction items sponsored in part by

Noreen Randazzo*Chair Vittoria PaceVice ChairThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Elizabeth Gagne*Interim Vice ChairTravelers Jane CallananThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Melanie Cecarelli*Harvest Development Group, LLC Katherine ConwayTravelers Gina D’AmbruosoTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank Erica DeanComcast Samantha DellwoConnecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation Jocelyn DeMaioThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Empowered Indoor Cycling Studio Stephanie FulbrightThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Jacquelynn GarofanoUnited Technologies Research Center Rachel GeorgeThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Tara GerberTravelers Championship Julia Monique Johnson Willis Towers Watson Karlene JosephThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Jennifer MatthewsSun Life Financial

*Founding Members

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WhO We are

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Women’s Leadership Council is a growing force of 374 women dedicated to creating opportunities for hard-working women and families in our community. Globally, the Women’s Leadership Council boasts 70,000+ women dedicated to creating a world of opportunity – for everyone. Since 2002, Women’s Leadership Councils have collectively raised $1.5 billion in more than 165 communities across six countries.

What We DO

The Women’s Leadership Council is at the forefront of United Way’s movement to build stronger communities through education, financial stability and access to immediate emergency assistance, such as food and shelter.

Our WOrk

Member contributions and proceeds raised from Power of the Purse support the Women’s Leadership Council’s Family Financial Stability Initiative, which provides personalized financial education workshops, one-on-one financial coaching, free tax preparation and a matched savings account program to help women and families in our community become financially stable.• Power of the Purse has raised nearly $1 million in gross revenue.• Nearly 400 women have attended close to 1,800 coaching sessions.• More than 100 women have saved more than $51,000, which was matched dollar for dollar, for a total of more than $102,000.• More than 1,100 taxpayers have been served, returning nearly $3 million in refunds and credits to the local economy.

JOin uS

We can’t do it alone. United Way Women’s Leadership Council provides an opportunity for you to make a difference. To learn more and become a member, visit unitedwayinc.org/Women.

uniteD wAy of centrAl AnD northeAStern connecticut

WOmen’S LeaDerShiP cOunciL Steering cOmmittee memBerS

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Two thousand dollars is a lot of money, and can be the key to purchasing a car. That’s what Davine Manson is hoping to do with the money she’s saved through the Family Financial Stability Initiative, a program at The Village funded by United Way Women’s Leadership Council.

Getting this far wasn’t easy for Davine. When she first heard about the program, “It sang to me. I was struggling financially and knew I needed to get back on track.”

But it was a rough start. Often, Davine would have to miss her appointments with Andrea Robinson, The Village’s financial recruiter/educator, because one of her children would need her or, worse, she would have a seizure that left her unable to drive. Seizures are a symptom of Davine’s traumatic brain injury, which resulted from a domestic violence incident.

“I was suffering from PTSD, depression, and thoughts of suicide,” said Davine. “I lost myself.” So she put off her dreams of financial stability to pursue months of therapy.

All the while, Andrea stayed in touch. And when Davine was feeling strong enough, Andrea was there to connect her with Dress for Success. Davine completed the program where she updated her resume and honed her interview and networking skills, which helped her secure a job as executive assistant to the Chief Medical Officer at Charter Oak Health Center. With a steady paycheck, Davine was able to refocus on the financial program and build her savings.

She is excited about her future. “This tragedy won’t get me,” she says. She plans to use her experience – and her triumph – to help others in her situation.

“thiS trageDy WOn’t get me.”

fAmily finAnciAl StABility initiAtive

In Connecticut, more than one in four households have earnings above the Federal Poverty Level but below a basic cost-of-living threshold. Despite working hard, these households struggle to make ends meet. United Way calls this demographic aLice, an acronym for asset Limited, income constrained, employed.

Combined, aLice and Poverty households comprise 38 percent of households in the state, revealing that more than one in three Connecticut households cannot afford basic needs such as housing, child care, food, healthcare and transportation.


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fAmily finAnciAl StABility initiAtive

leADing the chArge. inSpiring the chAnge for Alice.

“Without the program I probably would have just been stuck at my job because I can’t really afford to pay for college, and pay for all my daughter’s things, and all the bills.

I have now finished my first semester at Central, and I was able to pay for the classes. My goal is to have a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and hopefully be able

to get a more lucrative job so I can help my family.” - Barbara

“I started off by making a calendar of certain things I needed to stop doing and certain things that I needed to do. Once I put that into place, I started to manage how to do things

differently. I started paying my bills on time so the interest rate wasn’t going higher. I was saving up for a new vehicle, and I was able to purchase the vehicle.”

- tina

“My biggest takeaway from the program is that, even if you make mistakes, things can get better. You do have another chance. The financial literacy program is an

amazing program — not only for me, but for my family. It has changed our lives.”- keishla

StorieS of SucceSS


women’S leADerShip council memBerShip

Members have an opportunity to connect with a diverse, dynamic and dedicated network of women and community leaders at exclusive member-only events while demonstrating the powerful impact women make when they combine their individual talents and resources.

Change does not happen without women like you. Join a diverse network of women who stand up and take action to help strengthen hard-working women and families in our community.


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frienDShip annuaL giFt OF $500

leADerShip annuaL giFt OF $1,000

Support annuaL giFt OF $250

memBerShip levelS AnD BenefitS

Invitations to exclusive events and member-only experiences, including our Anniversary Celebration, Cocktails & Conversations, breakfasts and lunchtime learning events

Recognition in our Power of the Purse event program

Professional development and networking opportunities

Volunteer and committee participation

Access to member-only LinkedIn Group

Support benefits plus: Committee Chair/Vice Chair Volunteer Leadership opportunities

Support and Friendship benefits plus:

Invitation to the National Women’s Leadership Council Summit

Recognition in United Way Annual Leadership Giving Publication

Invitation to participate on Steering Committee




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Lisa AcieTravelersCindi Agostino Andrea AgostinucciKeller Williams Realty McKinley AlbertHartford’s Camp CourantJill AlbertelliPratt & WhitneyCristina AldiThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Marilyn Allan Bernice AllenHartford HospitalRobin AllenThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Eileen Allgrove Elaine AndersonPratt & WhitneyJan AndersonTravelersElizabeth Appelman Kathleen Apuzzo Marilyn Askenazer-KorthCatholic Charities, Archdiocese of HartfordMargaret AtherlayUnited Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutKandyce Aust MARC Community ResourcesElizabeth AusternUnited Technologies Research Center Sulin Ba Mary BarilSun Life Financial Mary BarnebyGirl Scouts of ConnecticutMarguerite BarrettThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Irene BassockThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Karen Bauer360 Federal Credit UnionKimberly BelvalThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Chelsea Benard Jody BeresinThe Phoenix Companies, Inc.Elizabeth BerryHanover Insurance GroupMark BerthiaumeChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesMarie BertrandDay Pitney LLPErin BillThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Christine Bilotti PetersonHanover Insurance GroupKathy BinderMonica BlancoTravelersByrne BlumerEnterprise HoldingsSuzie BoiceBendett & McHugh, PCAshley Born Ruthann BouchardThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Mona Brewster United Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutJane BrockwayThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Suzanne BrozekHanover Insurance GroupStacy BrusaThe Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company

Ellen Turkington Bugbee Deloitte & Touche LLPPatti BurmahlGerber TechnologyTeshana ByarsTsunami Tsolutions Marla Byrnes Erin CagianelloThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Sandra CahillUniversity of HartfordJane CallananThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Lisa CameronThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Mary CannonPratt & WhitneyElizabeth CarpenterThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Pamela CarpenterTravelersKathryn CarrollTravelersKristin CartierUnitedHealthCare Judy CaspersonWebster BankMelanie CecarelliHarvest Development Group, LLCJudith ChambersThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Cathy ChisholmVoya FinancialAshley ChismWillis Towers WatsonSusan Christensen StonerFrancine ChristiansenChristiansen Consulting Carolyn ClementLIMRA

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Jamie CohenThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Traci CoiroThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Britt-Marie Cole-JohnsonRobinson+ColeJenny ComerfordThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Anne CondonConnectiCare Rachel ConsidineDeloitte & Touche LLPKatherine ConwayTravelersMaura CookUnited Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutDeborah CopesBank of AmericaLinda CoteWebster BankJuliet CoxThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Beth CrabtreeHartford HospitalJennifer CraigThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Nancy CrawfordThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Mary CreanUnited Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutLisa CretellaSalvation ArmyPamela CropleyUnited Technologies Research Center Heather CullenHanover Insurance Group Audrey CushingCignaPatricia CushmanUnited Technologies Corporation

Erica CzajkowskiDeloitte & Touche LLPLaura DambierGina D’AmbruosoTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankTara D’AmbruosoJill DanielsonUnited Technologies CorporationLeslie DavenportShipman & Goodwin LLPAmanda DayThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Erica DeanComcast Michelle DeCarloCushman & WakefieldKathleen deCastroThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Samantha DellwoConnecticut Children’s Medical Center FoundationJuliana DeLucca-CollinsBrienza’s Academic AdvantageJocelyn DeMaio The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and Empowered Indoor Cycling StudioElizabeth DePaoloTravelersGeri DeRosa Diane DiazConningLynn DickeyAetna Inc.Kim DionneTravelersAshley DorinThe Village for Families & Children, Inc.Marianne DownieThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Elizabeth DreierThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Jennifer DukePratt & Whitney

Susan Dunn Meredith DurhamPratt & WhitneyElizabeth EberlyThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Katie FarmerLisa FeketeClare FeldmanCitizens Bank of ConnecticutJody FerrerPerfect PromotionCandace FerrisSun Life Financial Susanne FigueredoTravelersCynthia FinleyThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Karen FitzgeraldThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Maureen FitzgeraldUnited Technologies CorporationRoma Fives-SmithUnited Technologies Research Center Janet Flagg-RawlinsVA Connecticut Healthcare SystemNancy Floridia Pratt & WhitneyKristine FloryanDenise FlynnThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Kimberly FossThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Robin FoustPratt & WhitneyCatherine FreemanMutual of America Life Insurance CompanyJanice FrickPratt & WhitneyAnn FryStephanie FulbrightThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.




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Elizabeth GagneTravelersCynthia GalamgamCohnReznick LLPCatherine GalganoMorgan Stanley Smith Barney (Citigroup)Jacquelynn GarofanoUnited Technologies Research Center Sharon GauthierRachel GeorgeThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Jennifer GerasimovDeloitte & Touche LLPTara GerberTravelers ChampionshipMarty GervasiRenee GhentAetna Inc.Emily GianquintoReid and Riege PCJennifer GiffordUnited Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutPaula S. GilbertoUnited Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutDevora GinsbergHartford HospitalJanalynne GiusCatherine GodinPratt & WhitneyLisa GraftonThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Kelly GranatekNancy GuerinAetna Inc.Maureen HannonAcadia InsuranceOnika HarryLaurie HavanecAetna Inc.Meghan HaydenCignaPaula HealeyBank of America

Irene HerreraThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Kristin HerzogTravelersBridgett HerzogUnited Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutPatricia HessleinTribune MediaChristine HillUnited Technologies CorporationKaren HindsKimberly HolmesWomen’s League Child Development CenterJill HutenskyBank of AmericaBrad HutenskyThe Hutensky GroupTasha JacksonGirl Scouts of Connecticut Amy Jaffe-BarzachUniversity of HartfordKathleen JannuzziVictoria JarmoszkoUnited Technologies CorporationJulia Monique JohnsonWillis Towers WatsonBrenda JonesOtis Elevator CompanyLeslie JonesKarlene JosephThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Annette JussaumePratt & WhitneyKathleen KadziolkaAetna Inc.Kathleen KeelerThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Dana KellerAmber Kendrick Christine KennedyPratt & WhitneySue Ellen KerrStanley Black & Decker

Chekesha KiddTracey KingStarling PhysiciansEllen KingCatherine KonnikVoya FinancialKristin Kopp-VaughanPratt & WhitneyLisa LabenskiUTC Aerospace SystemsMeghan LacherTravelersLindsay LadinTravelersLeslie Laiuppa Chubb Group of Insurance CompaniesMelissa LambrightSIGHT Eye Health / Eye Wear Stephanie LaneChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesSusan LaneHoffman Auto GroupJen LatkaPratt & WhitneyJanice P. LeaTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankAnne LeeTravelersLisa LeendersTravelersNaomi LernerNaomi JewelryPatricia LeShaneSullivan & LeShane Peg Lesiak Sondra Lintelmann-DellaripaHarvest Development Group, LLC Julie LopesTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankMary Ann LubeskieBeth LurieEllen LymanThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.




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Maggie MakuchBonnie MalleyCity of HartfordPatrice Maliszewski MurphyPratt & WhitneyKarmela MaloneThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Merrill Mandell Laurie MandellSherry ManettaConningAndrea MannEnterprise Holdings Joseph MannyThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Janet Marshall-TateWillis Towers WatsonSusan MartelThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Jennifer MatthewsSun Life Financial Liz MayKathy McAfeeAmerica’s Marketing MotivatorSuzanne McDonaldCBS Radio HartfordMegan McDonough Deidre McGlynn Colleen McGuireSilver Fern Healthcare, LLC Cynthia McKennaCatholic Charities, Archdiocese of HartfordPatricia McLaughlinConnecticut Economic Resource CenterLaura McLellanAetna Inc.Sarah Medina Linda MillerVirtus Investment PartnersRoxanna Booth MillerHartford Youth Scholars Foundation Inc.

Theresa MiloneThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Dana MisorskiWomen’s Health USA, Inc.Kathy MitchellU.S. Bank National AssociationKelley MoloneyChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesElise MontanariTravelersElaine Montgomery-BaisdenTravelersJennifer Moore Our Piece of the PieAnna MorastPratt & WhitneyCheryl MorganTravelersJody MorneaultMorneault’s Stackpole Moore TryonPatricia MorseSaint Mary HomeJennifer MottaCignaLiz MurrayKimberly NardoneCohnReznick LLPLinda NaylorSun Life FinancialLaura NigroNicole NovellinoUnited Technologies CorporationElsa NunezEastern Connecticut State UniversitySheryl O’ConnellCignaNancy O’ConnorThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Sandra OlearcekShipman & Goodwin LLPLisa OliverCignaGretchen OrschiedtThe Ethel Walker School

Vittoria PaceThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Jennifer PaquetteBoys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, Inc.Jennifer PaulThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Alan PawlakAetna Inc.Ann PeanUnited Way of Central and Northeastern ConnecticutStacy PedersenAmerican Nuclear InsurersBrewster PerkinsWillis Towers WatsonDiane PerryUnitedHealthCareLoretta PetersSenior Executive Women’s NetworkJuliene PhelanThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Marge PicciniFabienne Pierre-MaxwellHartford Public SchoolsNyema Pinkney UTC Aerospace SystemsRobin PiseckiWillis Towers WatsonJoan PixtonUnited Technologies Research Center Stephanie PolzellaThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Sharon PopeGina PortanovaUTC Aerospace SystemsJillian PuzzoStella & DotTisa Rabun-MarshallThe Phoenix Companies, Inc. Stephanie RadinieriThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Jennifer RancourtLincoln Financial Group




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Noreen RandazzoBeth RasmussenCaitlin RawlinsWayne RawlinsConnectiCareIris RichCharlene RidgewayThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Sarah RobersonOut-of-Home Network LLCCarol RobinsonEversourceLisa RocheThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Jaume RodriguezThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.April RollettDeloitte & Touche LLPMatthew RoseConnecticut Public Broadcasting Network • CPTV I WNPRJudith RosenthalJRR Associates/The Schmoozer’s Job Network (Jewish Family Services)Rise RothCynthia RyanCignaLynn RyanConningMeg SakellaridesConnecticut Public Broadcasting Network • CPTV I WNPRJennifer SalaThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Robin SandrowskiThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Peter SannizzaroThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Ashley SanyalCignaDarlene SawczysynHartford Hospital

Jacqueline ScheibRobinson+ColeMarion SchmeelkTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankSuzanne SchochThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Tina SchonerUnited Technologies CorporationFelecia ScottThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Julianne ScottBree Scott-PelczarConnecticut Children’s Medical CenterAlixe SeebauerUnited Technologies CorporationJane ShauckRaschinna ShepardWillis Towers WatsonLeigh ShermanChubb Group of Insurance CompaniesAlice ShermanWillis Towers WatsonRebecca ShinkoffTravelersNoreen ShugrueAetna Inc.Julie ShumanSun Life Financial Elise SinhaHartford HospitalKim Sirois PitaPita PeacesCarol SiscoConnecticut Public Broadcasting Network • CPTV I WNPRNada SizemoreTravelersVi SmalleyConningMichelle SmedleyMary SmithSun Life Financial GroupMarcia SmithTravelers

Sarah SodermanEquiPower Resources CorporationDonna SodipoConnecticut Public Broadcasting Network • CPTV I WNPRMarianne SpectorLinda SpesciaThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Melissa SpragueDeloitte & Touche LLPKaren SpringTravelersPatricia StackJefferson Radiology Karin StahlThe Prescott GroupWendy StechmannThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Kimberly SteinerWillis Towers WatsonCarin StepeckThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Amy StepnowskiThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Eric StettlerLori StromUnited Technologies CorporationMichelle StronzFormataJune StrunkMorgan Stanley Wealth ManagementMarilyn SullivanMorgan Stanley Dean Witter & CompanyMeghan SullivanUTC Aerospace SystemsJamie Summers Rachel Syrek Cheryl TalascoUTC Aerospace SystemsLisa Tanen-LaFontaineLIMRA Tonya TaschereauThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.


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Donna TaylorThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Linda TernulloThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Amy ThompsonThe Phoenix Companies, Inc.Adria Thompson Olga Timofeyeva-VogtThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Heather Tine-ScozzariTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankMary Jo Toczydlowski Sarah ToomeyPratt & WhitneyMarija TrckaUnited Technologies Research Center Tererai TrentTererai Trent International Cherie TriceKeyBankErica TrueMassMutual Financial Group Gulen TuncerConningEleanor Tunney

Janis TurnerTravelersDeborah UllmanYWCA Hartford RegionJulianne UnsalDeloitte & Touch LLPRuth Van WinkleMaureen VandehoefUnited Technologies CorporationCecily VasingtonThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Andrea Vaughan Pratt & Whitney Julisa VelasquezPratt & WhitneyLinda VerbaTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankMeera ViswanathanThe Ethel Walker SchoolJanet Wade-UtayPratt & WhitneyHanna WalczokThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Lyn WalkerShipman & Goodwin LLPJanice WalshTravelers

Kristen WalterSlalom ConsultingLinda WildesNatorra WilliamsDeloitte & Touche LLPVanessa WilliamsMassMutual Financial GroupSara WolkMassMutual Financial GroupMary WoodsTravelersSarah WorthenPratt & WhitneySheryl WuDunn Yelena YakuninaCignaLinda YoderShipman & Goodwin LLPDale ZajacAetna Inc.Trish ZakMorgan Stanley Smith Barney (Citigroup)Catherine ZeinerYWCA Hartford RegionDeborah Zuckerman GoldbergFoodshare, Inc.



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Jacquelynn GarofanoChairUnited Technologies Research CenterRachel George Vice ChairThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.McKinley AlbertHartford’s Camp CourantGina D’AmbruosoTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankIrene BassockThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Traci CoiroThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Erica DeanComcast Michelle DeCarloCushman & WakefieldSamantha DellwoConnecticut Children’s Medical Center FoundationJocelyn DeMaioThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Elizabeth DreierThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Stephanie FulbrightThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Tara GerberTravelers ChampionshipSusan LaneHoffman Auto GroupEllen LymanThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Andrea MannEnterprise HoldingsKim Sirois PitaPita Peaces

Karlene Joseph ChairThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Samantha Dellwo Vice ChairConnecticut Children’s Medical Center FoundationElaine Baisden TravelersKaren Bauer360 Federal Credit UnionMarie BertrandDay Pitney LLP

Teshana Byars Tsunami Tsolutions Lisa CretellaSalvation ArmyMichelle DeCarloCushman & Wakefield Robin FoustPratt & WhitneyRachel GeorgeThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Julia JohnsonWillis Towers WatsonMeghan LacherTravelers

Peg LesiakJulie LopesTD Bank, America’s Most Convenient BankJennifer MooreOur Piece of the PieJuliene PhelanThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Charlene RidgewayThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.Janice WalshTravelers

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Karmela MaloneThe Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Roxanna Booth MillerHartford Youth ScholarsMichelle StronzFormata

intereSteD in joining one of theSe committeeS?

Contact Bridgett Herzog at 860.493.6882 or [email protected]



Michelle Stronz Executive SponsorFormataMelanie CecarelliChairHarvest Development Group, LLCJennifer Matthews Vice Chair, Sun Life FinancialAshley BornCatherine FreemanMutual of AmericaTisa Rabun-MarshallThe Phoenix Companies, Inc.


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At The Hartford, we’re proud to partner with the United Way ofCentral and Northeastern CT and our neighbors to build strongercommunities together. We focus our time, talent and resources oncollaborative programs to enrich lives in the places we call home.

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Helping to build a better future.

Families are the foundation of strong communities. That’s why we support programs that help strengthen families. Whether through education, job opportunities or other services, every family should have the opportunity for a better life. KeyBank proudly supports United Way Women’s Leadership Council and Power of the Purse.

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Hartford Steam Boiler is proud to sponsor United Way’s Power of the Purse.

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Providing opportunities that let us all grow and contribute is something we strive for at Travelers. That’s why we invest in educational, cultural and community-development programs that build strong individuals as well as thriving communities.

We invest in community by creating opportunity.

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Helping you help othersis what matters most.Everyday, we live up to organizations like yours who are

dedicated to making a difference in our communities. We hope that our support will, in some way, contribute

to the valuable work that you do. After all, that’s what matters most.

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We’re pleased to support united Way of Central and northeastern ConneCtiCut.

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It’s empowering.Understanding and managing personal

finances is a skill everyone deserves.

The Village for Families & Children

is proud to partner with United Way and

the Women’s Leadership Council to help aspiring

women like Jasmine gain financial stability,

grow their career opportunities and find homes

in stable neighborhoods through our

Family Financial Stability Initiative.


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An exceptional opportunity to give back to our community.

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Women’s Leadership Council

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Congratulations to the United Way Women’s Leadership Councilfor recognizing the value and importance

of our girls and women. - Mary Barneby

CEO, Girl Scouts of Connecticut

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Invest in a girl and the whole world benefits.


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2017 Power of the Purse Luncheon

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United Way’s Power of the Purse Luncheon and Family Financial

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THANK YOU POWER OF THE PURSE STEERING COMMITTEE

Thank you for all your dedication and hard work in planning and

executing our Sixth Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon & Silent

Auction. We are grateful for your time and investment in the WLC.

WITH GRATITUDE, ERICA DEAN & JOCELYN DEMAIO


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Investedin growth.

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Proud supporters ofWomen’s Leadership Council’s

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for providing programs which createlasting change for individuals,

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things she can buy, true transformation begins.”

- Suze Orman

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Supporting the “power of the purse” and financial stability for women.


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