About the WOW! Forum

The WOW! Forum, a program of the Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, was created in 2004 in response to the need for professional development and personal growth opportunities for women.

Thank you to the Advisory Board, without whose planning and dedication, the WOW! Forum would not be possible.

  • Chairwoman

  • Lisa Ferris Executive Director, United Way

  • Board Members

  • Cathy Denault Community Health & Wellness
  • Amy DiPippo NW Hills Credit Union
  • Cindy Donaldson Red Barn Consulting, LLC
  • Maria Gonzalez New Opportunities, Inc.
  • Kariana Gotberg Northwest Community Bank
  • Tia Haberern Torrington Savings Bank
  • Samantha Kijonka PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
  • Judy Kobylarz-Dillard The B.E.R.E.A.D.Y. Project
  • Karen Kuhl NW CT Chamber of Commerce
  • Sharon Kunay NW CT Chamber of Commerce
  • Sarah Langlois Union Savings Bank
  • Linda Lydem Union Savings Bank
  • Janie McDermott Carmody Law
  • Colleen Reed i2Systems
  • JoAnn Ryan NW CT Chamber of Commerce
  • Bethany Simmonds McCall Behavioral Health Network
  • Karen Thomas Friendly Hands Food Bank