The Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA) will honor 15 outstanding women at the CTCPA Women’s Awards event on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the TPC River Highlands. Awardees will be honored in three categories: Experienced Leaders, Emerging Leaders, and Aspiring CPAs.
This is the seventh year the CTCPA has honored outstanding females in the profession.
“We are excited to celebrate the 2026 recipients of the CTCPA Women’s Awards,” said CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart. “These remarkable women are shaping the future of the accounting profession in Connecticut. Through their leadership in organizations, dedication to their communities, and commitment to mentoring and supporting others, they are making a meaningful and lasting impact across the state.”
Honorees are as follows:
Experienced Leaders Category Winners
The Experienced Leaders category recognizes CPAs with at least 10 years of experience who have risen to senior leadership positions within their careers.
| Laura J. Clark, CPA, CFE Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC (an affiliate of RSM) As a Director at Risk & Regulatory Consulting, LLC, Laura serves as a trusted advisor to the insurance regulatory community. Read more >> | |
| Shari Elias, CPA Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, P.C. As a Partner at Beers, Hamerman, Cohen & Burger, Shari specializes in tax services, providing clients with strategic consulting, planning, and compliance guidance. Read more >> | |
| Robyn Hunter PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) Robyn is an Audit Partner at PwC, where she provides audit and accounting services primarily to aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, and technology companies in the public and private sectors. Read more >> | |
| Amanda Jagello, CPA Whittlesey, PC Amanda is a Senior Assurance Manager at Whittlesey, where she specializes in audits for nonprofit organizations and credit unions. Read more >> | |
| Kathleen E. McKeon, CPA Gitlin & Company, LLC As a Partner at Gitlin & Company, LLC, Kathleen works with a variety of clients providing a diverse range of tax and accounting services. Read more >> | |
| Dawn Meeker, CPA CBIZ, Inc. Dawn is a Managing Director at CBIZ, Inc. and leads the New England Outsourced Accounting Solutions team. Read more >> | |
| Mary-Jean K. Parnell, CPA, CCA SRC, Certified Public Accountants, P.C. Mary-Jean is a Partner at SRC, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., providing both tax and assurance work to a vast array of industries. Read more >> | |
| Guergana Rangatcheva, CPA Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. Guergana is the CFO at Bradley, Foster & Sargent, where she oversees the firm’s finance, taxation, treasury, and human resources functions. Read more >> | |
| Sarah A. Treese, CPA PwC US Tax LLP Sarah is a Tax Partner with PwC Hartford, specializing in income tax compliance, consulting, and planning for both private & SEC clients. Read more >> | |
| Mary K. Wisenski, CPA Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP Mary is a Partner at Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP in the assurance and advisory services department, serving industries including manufacturing, biotechnology, technology, and services. Read more >> |
Emerging Leaders Category Winners
The Emerging Leaders category honors CPAs with 10 or fewer years of experience who have made significant contributions to the profession and their communities.
| Courtney Miller CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) As a Manager in CLA’s West Hartford office, Courtney provides audit services to a variety of nonprofit and health care organizations. Read more >> | |
| Caitlin Nero, CPA Whittlesey, PC As an Assurance Manager at Whittlesey, Caitlin provides accounting and attest services with a primary focus on nonprofit organizations. Read more >> | |
| Lucia Visconti, CPA CohnReznick Advisory LLC As a Senior Tax Associate at CohnReznick, Lucia provides strategic tax planning and compliance services to clients in construction, manufacturing, and real estate. Read more >> |
Aspiring CPAs Category Winners
The Aspiring CPAs category recognizes outstanding women working in accounting or finance while progressing toward the CPA credential.
| Morgan Bielert CBIZ, Inc. Morgan is a Senior Associate in the assurance department at CBIZ, Inc., working with clients including nonprofit organizations, biotech companies, and manufacturing companies. Read more >> | |
| Cynthia Calderón CohnReznick LLP As a Manager at CohnReznick, Cynthia leads a collaborative team delivering high quality, timely client service. Read more >> |
With a membership of more than 6,000 in public practice, business and industry, government, and education, the CTCPA’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the accounting profession, foster a professional community, and provide high-quality professional development opportunities.
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