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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | August 15, 2022 7 2022 | 40 UNDER FORTY Katherine Donovan, CPA, is an assurance manager at Whittlesey with more than 12 years of experience. Donovan effectively manages employee benefit plan, close- ly-held and nonprofit engagements. She is active in the closely-held and benefit plan niches, where she provides insights into technical, client service and marketing best practices. Donovan also leads the audit department new hire training and scheduler role. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? I pride myself as an advocate for clients, coworkers and the community. Whittlesey's collaboration has helped me to encourage and support my team, as well as empower our clients to make the best business decisions based on sound research and advice. Being able to make a difference in someone's life expands much larger than the business environment. How are you involved in the community? My work with nonprofits includes sup- porting their missions, which impact thousands of lives across Connecticut. I am heavily involved with Connecticut Society of CPA's (CTCPA) and have organized charity drives and events for local nonprofits. I have also served in several different lead- ership roles within CT Humanities Board and volunteer with CT Cat Connection. What do you like to do outside of work? I am active in recreational sports leagues and practice my creativity through being a published photographer. I love traveling and exploring new places and cultures. I also grew up dancing competitively so you can often find me starting the party on any dance floor! At home, I'm usually hanging on my couch with my two tuxedo cats. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Committed to the accounting profession and future. • Driven mindset and desire to improve technical and leadership skills as a role model. • Advocating for my clients and coworkers to advance their aspirations. • Actively involved in giving back to and supporting the community. Erica Czajkowski is an audit and assurance managing director at Deloitte & Touche LLP with more than 16 years of experience serving public and private clients within both Deloitte's financial services and com- mercial practices. She specializes within the insurance and manufacturing industries. Czajkowski has also held a number of leadership positions throughout her career including having participated in Deloitte's Management Development Program, as well as serving as the Hartford Office diversity, equity and inclusion leader. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? Being promoted to managing director in the world's largest professional services organization was a big accomplishment. Working at Deloitte for the past 16 years has allowed me to serve clients in various industries and also team with audit and assurance colleagues as well as specialists within Deloitte's other businesses. How are you involved in the community? I serve on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Connecticut and as the audit committee chairperson for the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. I also lead my daughters' Girl Scout troop. Within Deloitte, I lead our local community involvement including assisting with its annual Impact Day. What do you like to do outside of work? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love finding new places to explore with my daughters, Avery and Cameron, and also love the beach and traveling to new places. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Demonstrate leadership through deliv- ering high-quality audits and exceptional client service. • Lead Deloitte's Hartford office DEI committee to bring professionals with different backgrounds and experiences together to engage in inclusion-related activities. • Stay actively involved in my community and serve nonprofit organizations in their mission. Erica Czajkowski Age: 39 Company: Deloitte & Touche LLP Title: Managing Director Number of years with current company: 16 Town where I live: Burlington Town where I work: Hartford College: Bryant University Highest degree: Master's in business administration Katherine Donovan Age: 33 Company: Whittlesey PC Title: Assurance Manager Number of years with current company: 10 Town where I live: Bloomfield Town where I work: Hartford College: University of Connecticut Highest degree: Master's in accounting and taxation Whittlesey congratulates our own Katherine Donovan and all the Hartford Business Journal 40 Under Forty Class of 2022 recipients. ASSURANCE | ADVISORY | TAX | TECHNOLOGY 280 Trumbull St, 24th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 860.522.3111 | www.WAdvising.com Kate's commitment to our clients has helped them successfully navigate compliance, economic, and technological changes to see a better future.