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IWFCT Member News

Congratulations to Our 2026 Board Members!

At January’s Annual Meeting, an impressive slate of candidates was approved for our IWFCT Board. So grateful to all these busy women for stepping up to IWFCT board responsibilities. And a huge thank you to those board leaders stepping down. We look forward to working with all our members to take IWFCT to the next level! Row 1 (left to...

Congratulations to Bert Wachtelhausen, HBJ Lifetime Achievement Recipient

IWF Connecticut is pleased to announce that Roberta Wachtelhausen, IWF Connecticut Member for being Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. IWF Connecticut is proud of all her achievements and for being recognized for it by the Hartford Business Journal. ​ Roberta Wachtelhausen has over 30 years of senior leadership experience shaping products and programs at health plans and...

Barbara Pearce in the News

Barbara Pearce, IWF Connecticut Board Member and former CEO of The Connecticut Hospice Inc., was featured by CBS News on September 30, 2024 covering Hospice and The Connecticut Hospice Inc. Barbara Pearce, who joined The Connecticut Hospice Inc. in January 2019 has done tremendous work and progress contributing to a stronger organization. The Connecticut Hospice Inc. is America’s first Hospice...

Jill Adams Named HBJ CEO of the Year

IWF Connecticut is pleased to announce that Jill Adams IWF Connecticut Board Member and CEO of Adams & Knight was named a Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite Honoree. We are proud to have Jill Adams as a member and a Board member and thank her for all her contributions to IWF Connecticut. ​ The Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 C-Suite award...

Candice Eggerss Appointed to Board of ISC

Congratulations to IWF Connecticut member Candice Eggerss for being appointed on the board of the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC). The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is an international, non-profit organization that works to support communities by creating, implementing, and scaling equitable climate change solutions for communities at the frontline of the global climate crisis. In her role Candice will...

Board Leaders to Watch: Lucie Claire Vincent Ortiz

IWF Connecticut is pleased to announce that Co-President Lucie Claire Vincent Ortiz, QRD®, has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 50 Women to Watch For Boards by 50/50 Women on Boards™. ​ This prestigious recognition showcases a diverse group of exceptionally qualified women leaders ready to serve on public company boards across North America. ​​ Congratulations Lucie Claire!...

Carol Quinn Toomey Promoted at Accenture

IWF Connecticut is pleased to announce that member Carol Quinn Toomey, Managing Director at Accenture, was recently recognized for her achievements and great leadership by being promoted to the next Managing Director level at Accenture with more advanced executive focus across larger practices.. Join us in congratulating Carol on her promotion. More Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-quinn-toomey/...

Michele Scott Appointed to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Committee

IWF Connecticut is pleased to announce that member Michele Scott, Tribal Councilor for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, has been appointed to serve as a Member of the Health and Human Services Department’s Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH). Michele was sworn to the position by RDML Felicia Collins, M.D., M.P.H., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health and Director. The...

Jennifer Tombaugh Promoted to CEO of Tauck

IWF Connecticut is pleased to announce that member Jennifer Tombaugh, IWF Connecticut has been promoted to the position of CEO, Tauck, effective October 2024. Jennifer Tombaugh has been with Tauck for 23 years and serving as the President for 13 years.​More information can be found at the following link.​Congratulations Jennifer on your promotion. More Info:https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tauck-unveils-new-leadership-line-up-tw...

Lucie Claire Vincent Appointed as Board Director of Technology Leader Toluna

IWFCT is pleased to announce that IWF Connecticut Co-President Lucie Claire Vincent Ortiz has been appointed as Independent Board Director of Toluna, the leading global insights technology and panel provider. Her announcement and a few words about Lucie Claire is captured below. ​Congratulations, Lucie Claire, on your appointment! More Info: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240129034814/en/Toluna-Names-Lucie-Claire-Vincent-Ortiz-to-Board-of-Directors...

Shari Aser Named a “Woman Who Inspires” by YWCA

IWF Connecticut is pleased to announce that member Shari Aser has been selected by YWCA Greenwich as the 2024 Women Who Inspire Honorees and for the impact she has made through professional and philanthropic achievements.​ Congratulations Shari for this recognition. More Info: https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-ywca-sharon-stone-river-house-girl-scout-18616706.php...

Wendy Foster Joins Social Venture Partner as COO

Congratulations to Wendy Foster on her new role as Chief Operating Officer with Social Venture Partners Connecticut (SVP-CT). Her announcement and a few words about Wendy is captured below. Wendy is an accomplished, mission-driven, C-suite leader and nonprofit board member with more than three decades of executive leadership driving organizational capacity, adaptability, and sustainable growth in the corporate and nonprofit...

Laura Grondin One of the Finalists of U.S. Sailing’s Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year

Join us in congratulating our IWFCT member Laura Grondin for being one of the three finalists for the US Sailing’s 2022 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. ​ Laura Grondin’s success as a skipper in the J/70 class earned her a spot as one of this year’s finalists. Grondin helmed her way to first place at the J/70 East Coast Championships...

Lorraine George Harik Featured in Stamford Magazine for Family Business

Join us in congratulating our IWFCT member Lorraine George Harik for being featured in the Stamford Magazine for their family business “Zesty Z”. ​ Both Mother (Lorraine) and Son (Alexander) brainstormed on bringing a delicious Mediterranean popular diet to US Consumers. They wrote a plan and launched the business using their innovative thinking and their business skills to run the...