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36 Hartford Business Journal • August 10, 2020 • www.HartfordBusiness.com 40 UNDER FORTY 2020 Kelly Juleson-Scopino Age: 35 Company: The Governor's Prevention Partnership Title: Co-President & Chief External Affairs Officer Town where I live: Manchester College: Seton Hall University Highest degree: Bachelor's degree in international relations and diplomacy K elly Juleson-Scopino is co- president and chief external relations officer for The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a statewide nonprofit that promotes positive youth outcomes. She excels during crisis situations, was instru- mental in moving their team remote in less than 48 hours, and developing a responsive and relevant approach to their work during COVID-19. She was a two-term Democratic state representative, serving as a dep- uty majority leader, and was a leader on women and children's issues. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • I architected eliminating sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products in Connecticut; it went into effect on July 1, 2018. • Created Congressman John Larson's Kegs and Eggs fundraiser before the St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is now a signature annual event. • Collaboratively leading The Part- nership with the introduction of more family friendly workplace policies. • In 2019, we exceeded our funding goal by 57% with support from 50 of the state's top companies. Taylor Kinzler Age: 28 Company: NBC Connecticut Title: Host of "CT Live!" Town where I live: Wethersfield College: American University, Washington, D.C. Highest degree: Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, with a minor in law and society A 2015 graduate of American University, Taylor Kinzler began her television career at WABI TV5, the CBS affiliate in Maine, anchoring their evening newscast. She was the youngest fe- male journalist to earn their evening anchor position. In Maine, Kinzler covered several high-profile murder trials as well as the station's award-winning 2016 presidential election coverage. In 2018, Kinzler moved to Hartford to pursue a new venture, launching NBC Connecticut's first morning lifestyle show "CT Live!" Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • My drive and accomplishments as a young woman in a field historically dominated by men in leading roles. • The innovation I am bringing to television by shifting my focus to sharing uplifting stories of our neighbors and community. • Having a platform that allows me to reach large audiences, and using it to empower and uplift others. • My professional accomplishments leading an award-winning news- cast, and launching an entirely new type of programming here in Connecticut. COMMUNITY. LEADERSHIP. CONNECTIONS. Leadership Greater Har ord develops, connects and inspires diverse leaders to build strong and vibrant communi es. Join us at leadershipgh.org. Congratula ons to Leadership Greater Har ord's VP for Finance and Opera ons, Larisa Ko ke! We salute you and all LGH program alumni recognized in this year's excep onal class of 40 Under Forty winners!