Gilda Serves as Emcee for WBDC Women Rising Gala

It was an honor to serve once again as Emcee for the Women's Business Development Council annual WomenRising Gala on October 24, with an audience of more than 650! 

Congratulations to: Impact Award recipients Donna Murphy, Kristin Kallergis Rowland, Natalie Madeira Cofield & Gina Criscuolo, CPA, CCIFP; Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service recipient Moraima Gutierrez and Women Rising Awardees: Kathleen Cofiell, Sasha Fay, Sarah Guercia, MA, ATR-BC, LPC (she/her/hers) Beth Iovinelli, BSN, RN, IBCLC Alison Burdick Reichard

Thanks to Governor Ned Lamont, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Representative Jim Himes & Senator Blumenthal for their support of CT's women entrepreneurs. 

And a big thank you to Fran Pastore and Women's Business Development Council for building a stronger, more vibrant future for women in business!

Photos courtesy of Aviva Maller