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The International Women's Forum of Connecticut (IWFCT) is a supportive network of women leaders across diverse backgrounds, achievements, recognition and leadership committed to community and advancing other women.
See What IWFCT Presidents are saying
Lucie Claire Vincent
Marie Meliksetian
IWFCT Co-Presidents
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
IWFCT is building the next generation of visionary leaders, diverse in all aspects both at a local and global level.
Marie Meliksetian
IWFCT President
Jun 2018 - Dec 2022
Global meets local and local meets global. At IWFCT, the wealth of knowledge, networking and long life relationships are unparalleled
Roberta Prescott
IWFCT President
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
An opportunity to meet amazing women locally and from around the world that otherwise you would not have the opportunity to meet any other way
Valarie Gelb
IWFCT President
2012 - 2016
Bringing the world’s preeminent women leaders together and sharing common experiences is what International Women’s Forum is all about
Virginia Giuffre
IWFCT President
2010 - 2012
IWFCT brings women from across industries allowing them to make long life connections both at local and global level
Maureen Gorman
IWFCT President
2008- 2010
What is so amazing about the women at IWFCT is their commitment to helping each other, building friendship and paying it forward
Marilyn Ford
IWFCT President
2006- 2008
IWFCT provides its members with market trend knowledge and events that combine insight into the latest trends and engaged discussions
Maura Carley
IWFCT President
2002 - 2006
As Kim Campbell used to say "IWFCT is the organization for women who are too busy to belong to an organization"
Susan Whiting
IWFCT President
2000 - 2002
Honored by IWF for her career accomplishments and her mentoring skills by naming her a “Woman Who Makes A Difference.”
Carolyn Dugan
IWFCT President
1996 - 2000
IWFCT is a dynamic organization that brings together preeminent worldwide
women leaders on a continuous basis
Ann Hyde
IWFCT President
1993-1996
IWFCT Founder and former board member of the Women's Forum of New York. Tireless and fierce advocate for Women