The New England Society of CPAs (NECPAs) today announced the seven honorees of its 2026 Women to Watch Awards, marking the first time the program has recognized women from across New England.
The awards celebrate women who have made outstanding contributions to the accounting profession, their communities, their firms or companies and the advancement of women in leadership.
A panel of judges selected the recipients for awards presented in three categories: Emerging Leaders (professionals with 2–8 years of experience), Experienced Leaders (professionals with 9-14 years of experience) and Trailblazers (professionals with 15 or more years of experience). The winners were honored on October 29 at NECPAs’ Women’s Leadership Summit at the Marriott Newton.
“We’re proud to recognize these accomplished women whose leadership and contributions are helping shape the future of the accounting profession,” said Zach Donah, CAE, president and CEO of NECPAs. “Through their work, mentorship and community involvement, they continue to make a lasting impact and set an example for the next generation of professionals.”
The 2026 Women to Watch Award winners are (in alphabetical order):
Emerging Leaders:
- Leonora Ivers, MSA, senior accountant, CRR Advisors
- Mia McDonald, CPA, accounting and audit supervisor, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.
Experienced Leaders:
- Marrissa MacLeod, CPA, MSA, audit senior manager, Baker Newman Noyes (BNN)
- Rebecca Nardi, CPA, CFF, CFE, senior manager, CBIZ Forensic Consulting Group, LLC
Trailblazers:
- Karen Bartlett, CPA, partner, O’Brien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka, PC
- Allison Bishop, CPA, financial coach, Allison Bishop CPA Financial Coaching
- Katrina Kowalski, CPA, partner, OnPoint Tax & Consulting
To learn more about the 2026 Women to Watch Award winners, visit necpas.org/winners2026.
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