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Kicking off the new academic year with more LEAD Class of 2030 retreat photos. University of Hartford
09/01/2026

Kicking off the new academic year with more LEAD Class of 2030 retreat photos. University of Hartford

08/25/2026

What a retreat! Welcome, new LEADers ❤️

Rachel Allsop ’22 (LEAD) graduated with a dual degree in management and marketing. She began her career at CVS Health, w...
08/18/2026

Rachel Allsop ’22 (LEAD) graduated with a dual degree in management and marketing. She began her career at CVS Health, working in human resource project management, before moving to the United Kingdom to pursue her MSc in human resource management at the University of Birmingham. After earning her graduate degree, she gained additional work experience in the UK through a sales and project management role.

In 2026, she returned to Connecticut and joined the Department of Administrative Services as a Leadership Associate within the Talent Solutions team for the State of Connecticut. In her current role, she supports statewide recruitment initiatives and helps connect people with careers in public service. Congrats on all that you have accomplished, Rachel! University of Hartford

08/13/2026

Countdown activated. New LEADers on their way. Do you remember your retreat? University of Hartford

Fatma Akcay '28 (LEAD) is working as an intern this summer with the City of Hartford. Fatma is learning about media anal...
07/29/2026

Fatma Akcay '28 (LEAD) is working as an intern this summer with the City of Hartford. Fatma is learning about media analysis and website communications for the Marketing and Arts, Media, and Cultural Departments. Congrats, Fatma! University of Hartford

07/21/2026

LEAD: Living a Legacy! The popcorn is hot and ready. University of Hartford

Natasha Brissett '28 (LEAD) started a new role as a Global Supply Chain Intern at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Congrats,...
07/15/2026

Natasha Brissett '28 (LEAD) started a new role as a Global Supply Chain Intern at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Congrats, Natasha! University of Hartford

of the Aurora Foundation Luminary video shoot featuring some familiar faces. Ronika Williams ’29 shares the impact of ...
07/07/2026

of the Aurora Foundation Luminary video shoot featuring some familiar faces. Ronika Williams ’29 shares the impact of the LEAD program in her life with the videographers and LEAD alumnae, Khalia Whyte ’21 (LEAD), M’23 and Alissa Hoffman, MBA ’22 (LEAD), M’23. In addition to their other marketing and communication careers, Khalia and Alissa are the co-founders of Tidul Agency, a Connecticut-based creative marketing agency helping small local businesses and creatives grow through digital marketing, branding, and bold creative strategy. The LEAD Program Director Christina Stone ’24 (LEAD), M’25 also joined the impromptu reunion.

The Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls, Inc. is a longstanding supporter of the LEAD program. The organization galvanizes resources to increase economic security, educational attainment, and leadership for women and girls in the Greater Hartford region.

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and leadership, Aurora!
University of Hartford UHart Alumni Aurora Women and Girls Foundation

While World Cup Fever is sweeping the globe, our very own LEAD Program Director Christina Stone ‘24, M’25 took home some...
06/30/2026

While World Cup Fever is sweeping the globe, our very own LEAD Program Director Christina Stone ‘24, M’25 took home some soccer hardware of her own. Christina plays soccer for Sporting CT. The team recently traveled to California and won the 2026 Brandi Chastain Cup in a thrilling match.

The Brandi Chastain Cup is a premier women’s amateur soccer championship organized by U.S. Soccer’s Adult Council. Named in honor of the legendary USWNT player, the tournament showcases the best pre-professional and amateur teams across the United States.

Christina is a true leader on the soccer field. As the former three-year captain of UHart’s soccer team, she was recognized as CNE Scholar-Athlete of the Year and earned All-American honors, and received the Elite 20 Award. She was also awarded the Northeastern Conference Best XI for Sporting CT from the Women’s Premier Soccer League.

Congrats, Christina! A true LEADer on and off the field! University of Hartford UHart Alumni HartfordHawks Christina Stone

Sydney Lenig '27 (LEAD) started a new role this summer as a Commercial Engines Production Chief Intern at Pratt & Whitne...
06/24/2026

Sydney Lenig '27 (LEAD) started a new role this summer as a Commercial Engines Production Chief Intern at Pratt & Whitney. Enjoy your summer of leadership, growth, and learning, Sydney! University of Hartford

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