

Meet Attending Candidates
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Ankeny M
Fractional CFO | Finance & Operations Leadership
Strategic Financial Leader who brings a wealth of experience from technology/saas, accounting (KPMG), healthcare, non-profit, and financial consulting. Recently delivered fractional CFO services for integrated entities delivering facilities management, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP), and Security Integrations. With a foundation in accounting and former roles with P/L responsibility, helps leadership teams improve cash flow, gain financial clarity, and make confident decisions as they grow.

Christine Ro.
Account Management | Customer Success | Customer Relationship Management
Client Services professional with a proven track record in customer engagement and event support. With a background in both the education and nonprofit industries and a degree from Barnard, brings highly developed empathy and communication skills that enable building strong client relationships, adapting to diverse needs, and fostering meaningful connections in dynamic environments.
Skilled in leveraging CRM systems and enhancing client satisfaction to drive revenue growth and achieve organizational goals. Adept at problem-solving and collaboration, with a focus on building the relationships and sales systems touchpoints supporting business development.

Elizabeth G.
Finance / MBA
Finance professional with experience in the financial and accounting areas in Consulting, Private Sector and Non-profits. Business Analyst (BA) roles supporting payroll, tax planning, auditing, and budgeting. Comprehensive knowledge of marketing, strategy, international business development, and international trade. Committed bi-lingual team player, who has lived in three different countries embracing a diversity of cultures. Enjoys client-facing roles. Eager to go the extra-mile in the pursuit of offering an excellent, ethical, and detail-oriented customer service to the company and its clients.

Gwendolyn B.
Nonprofit Project and Programs Director, Facilitator, Workforce Development
Education Programs Manager who builds education-to-career pathways in STEM that develop students and meet employers’ needs. Founder of an education nonprofit who combines employer-side hiring experience with student coaching to build programs that align education to employment. Recognized by Connecticut workforce partners including an honorary degree from Housatonic Community College and a 2023 Woman of Innovation nomination.

Holly A
Graphic Design / Library Media
Graphic Design and lead creative with over a decade of experience delivering for brands such as LEGO Serious Play, ESPN and Kaman. College educator in the field of graphic arts. As a lifelong learner, recently received a master's in library information science (MLIS) and worked as an educator and Library Media professional. Brings unique combination of information management systems expertise and visual creative production skills beneficial for todays in demand roles leveraging both experiences.

Janet L.
Financial Professional | Credit & Risk Management | Wealth Management
Financial professional with a foundation in institutional credit and risk management, now focused on wealth management and client relationship growth. Experienced Vice President with expertise in evaluating financials and structuring credit solutions. Combines corporate finance background with public service and small business insight to support local businesses and communities. Seeking a client service or analyst role in wealth management, investment advisory, or banking.

Jessica Cog.
Vice President of Design / Art Direction
As a strategic and innovative creative leader, I combine visionary thinking with practical execution to drive brand growth and market impact. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading teams to produce work that is both creative and commercially effective, while maintaining a clear focus on organizational goals.

Kimberly (Kim) M.
Client Management | Operations
Strategic and client-focused professional with 15+ years of experience leading service delivery, compliance oversight, and operational excellence across global markets. Proven ability to manage complex client portfolios, resolve escalations, and implement regulatory frameworks that drive trust, retention, and risk mitigation. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, data-driven analysis, and translating compliance requirements into actionable solutions.

Laura M.
Client Relationship Management | Customer Success | Event Management
Experienced client relationship builder who has worked for innovative startups (Movia Robotics) and corporate media giants (NBC Universal Advertising Sales). Exceptional customer service and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Lisa R.
Relationship builder | Growth Accelerator | Project Manager - Insurance & Entrepreneurial Experience
Versatile project management professional with a strong business acumen from corporate experience in insurance, healthcare, and business management. Skilled in sales, client management, risk analysis and underwriting. Proactively meets business targets leveraging relationship building, removing barriers to success, and guiding team members to the next level.

Monica D.L.
HR/PM/Analytics
Human Resources Project Manager who builds and leads impactful projects that promote personal and professional development. Integrates HR policy, AI analytics, and cybersecurity principles to optimize workflows while safeguarding data integrity.
A background in Human Services and Adult Education provides a deep understanding of individual needs and motivations, and the ability to design engaging learning experiences. As a skilled communicator and collaborator, fosters a positive work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. A lifelong learner, leverages generative AI, cybersecurity and agile project management to drive transformative HR solutions. Current certifications in HRCI, SQL, and project management among others.

Muniba M.
GROWTH STRATEGY · TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION · CUSTOMER SUCCESS LEADERSHIP
Cross-Sector Executive · B2B · B2C · B2G
MBA-trained professional who transforms the way organizations adopt and leverage technology. With years of cross-sector experience, known for bridging the gap between what technology promises and what organizations actually need by building the relationships, infrastructure, and strategies that make adoption stick. A hands-on operator who closes deals, retains clients, and leads teams steadily through ambiguity and change. Currently advancing expertise in Generative AI and agentic systems to lead the next generation of enterprise technology adoption.

Neha C.
Project Management
Agile Leader with MBA in Finance. Over 7 years of experience consulting and financial services industries, leading, and managing operational risks. Specializing in project management, managing teams, business process analysis, system requirements gathering, stakeholder/client relationship management, system testing, and end-user training. Conducted Six Sigma and Lean projects.

Neha K.
Business Operations & Management | Nonprofit & Corporate Experience
I’m a development professional with a finance and operations background, experienced in fundraising, grant documentation, and relationship management. I’m highly organized, detail-driven, and skilled at translating mission into compelling applications. Very empathetic by nature.

Pamela W.
Project Management | Creative Services Management | Operations
An agile operations leader with a foundation as a creative professional who establishes the framework and processes that deliver scalability and sustainable business growth. Blends creativity, strategic insight, and technology, to design streamlined workflow from ideation to practical execution. Teams and clients benefit from an empathetic, human-centered design approach that enables elegant solutions that provide lasting impact and utility.

Pernilla F
Strategic Transformation & Program Leader | PMO, Cloud & Cybersecurity | High-Impact Initiatives Across Healthcare, XTech, Media & Enterprise | Executive & Event Leadership
Strategy and operations leader with years of experience solving complex business problems and delivering enterprise transformation across financial services, legal, and academic institutions. Proven ability to assess current-state operations, identify root causes, and design actionable future-state solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and governance.
Bridges strategy and execution by aligning cross-functional stakeholders across business, technology, finance, and operations. Known for structured thinking, data-driven decision making, and delivering measurable outcomes in highly regulated and fast-paced environments. Brings a collaborative, low-ego leadership style aligned with values of excellence, integrity, and participation.

Susan M
Finance Professional
A highly experienced professional with over a decade in finance, accounting, and leadership roles across global organizations at a Fortune 50 company bringing a track record of results-driven performance through financial analysis and invaluable reporting, while fostering relationships with business partners and creating exceptional collaborative cross-functional teams. Skilled in navigating financial complexity inside a strategic company objective, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Driven to constantly seek out process improvements with technology, internal systems and procedures, and actively advocating organizational excellence.

Ulana N.
Customer Representative
Client relationship manager with an engaging approach and commitment to a seamless customer experience that delivers lasting relationships. Focused on financial industry. Pivoting from Fashion Industry as Technical Designer in name brands such as Banana Republic and Carlisle. Experienced managing divergent opinions for deliverables, and problem-solving within given limits while maintaining integrity and exercising in diplomacy.

Zina K
Talent Management and Engagement Lzeader
Results-driven global talent management and engagement with a strong record of developing, delivering and managing talent programs, strategies and initiatives while demonstrating measurable impact and innovation. Track record supervising teams, engaging a range of stakeholders, resource planning, and navigating complex organizations. Recognized for building dynamic workplace cultures that strengthen organizational capabilities, enhance team effectiveness, and position organizations as leaders in
competitive environments.


