I am the Founder and CEO of TPMConnect, a women-owned consulting firm dedicated to helping municipalities, nonprofits, and businesses bring visionary ideas to life through sustainable, high-impact projects. Renowned for my ability to navigate complex government systems and build collaborative public-private partnerships, I have spent more than 40 years transforming communities across Connecticut and beyond working for small and large municipalities. My work has helped secure millions of dollars in mobility, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development improvements, advancing community livability, business vitality, and long-term resilience.
My approach is grounded in the belief that strong communities are built through collaboration and creativity. I launched TPMConnect to provide strategic leadership, project design, government navigation, and relationship-building support for communities ready to move from ideas to implementation. Whether guiding a small business, advising municipal leadership, or managing multi-stakeholder development efforts, I am widely known as a “super connector”—someone who brings the right people, expertise, and resources together to create measurable results. As a SCORE mentor and workshop presenter, I help entrepreneurs: Navigate local and state government processes, Build strategic partnerships and collaborative business relationships, Strengthen business plans, budgeting, and financial sustainability, Position business to work with municipalities, nonprofits, and corporate partners, Communicate stories and value through branding, visibility, and community engagement, Access connections, resources, and networks across CT and the U.S.
Areas of Expertise
- Business Plan
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Strategy Development
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Industry Experience
- Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
- Business Consulting & Coaching
- Professional Services
