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Highlights from the CCM Women in Government Summit
Wednesday July 16th marked CCM’s second annual Women in Government Summit. More than 200 women in local government from across the state gathered at Aria in Prospect, Connecticut for a morning of networking and workshops.
The day began with remarks from CCM Board of Directors President and Mayor of Stratford, Laura Hoydick, and the Deputy Secretary of State, Jennifer Barahona.
Keynote speaker Thea Montanez, Senior Advisor to Governor Ned Lamont, gave an inspiring talk on the experiences of women in government. Montanez highlighted the challenging task of balancing work and life, especially when much of working in government is so personal.
The Summit’s workshop by the Director of Engagement at UCONN School of Public Policy, Ryan Baldassario, highlighted techniques for communicating across generations. Local government and the workforce at large are multi-generational; from Traditionalists to Generation Z, each with their own communication preferences.
Thank you to our sponsors Energia, Gilbane, Northwest Community Bank, and OneDigital for supporting Women in Government!
The sense of community at the event was palpable. Meeting other women in government positions helps to build a resource network for women across municipalities to lean on one another, share knowledge and advice, and advance their careers.
Annatouchur Kingland, Women in Government advisor and Senior Administrative Assistant to the town manager of Bloomfield, outlined just what this day meant for women in government: “It gives us the opportunity to collaborate, to engage in great conversations, and also learning experiences.”
This day was such a success! Thanks to the Women in Government Advisory Board:
• Annatouchur Kingland, Town of Bloomfield
• Donna Hamzy Carroccia, CCM Consultant
• Arnetia Green, Town of Groton
• Korbi Kelly-Banks, CCM
• Kasia Purciello, Town of Manchester
• Danielle Walker, CCM
• Bonnie Rado, Town of Southbury
• Amber Knight, CCM
