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IWFCT Member News

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...

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...

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...

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...

Peggy Boissoneau Connects with IWF Members in the UK

IWF members connecting globally during travels. ​ Our IWFCT member Peggy Boissoneau took the opportunity to connect with IWFUK members during her travel to London during the Holiday season. Despite the busy time of the year, our IWF members were able to connect and meet at the Royal Academy in the Burlington House Piccadilly. ​ They had much to share...

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...