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T H E 2 0 2 4 WOMEN IN BUSINESS H O N O R E E S B10 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | APRIL 1, 2024 Susan Heffernan- Gaieski Managing Director Deloitte S usan Heffernan-Gaieski is a managing director with Deloitte & Touche LLP, a Big 4 accounting firm that provides audit and assurance, consulting, risk and financial advisory, and tax services to a wide variety of clients. Heffernan-Gaieski is in the audit and assur- ance business and serves as the office audit leader for the Hartford office and the energy, resources and industrials industry leader for New England. As a CPA, she provides financial, accounting and business advisory services to clients ranging from emerging growth companies to large, public, multinational corporations in a variety of industries. What have been your biggest professional accomplishments? As a leader at Deloitte, I have contributed to the growth of the practice, development and retention of professionals, and implemented a cross-functional approach to serve our clients. My biggest professional accomplishments occur when I can help clients achieve their goals by bringing the knowledge and experi- ence of the organization to them. Tammy Hendricks Director of Health Equity and Outreach Access Health CT T ammy Hendricks is currently serv- ing as the director of health equity outreach at Access Health CT. In her role, she has established a new department focusing on health equity, spearheading multicultural outreach initiatives that resulted in a significant increase in community engagement. With a strong background in developing and implementing outreach programs, Hendricks has successfully built strategic partnerships and developed an innovative equity and inclusion program. Her efforts have not only optimized opera- tions, reducing costs significantly, but also enhanced organizational reputation, driving sustainable growth. What have been your biggest professional accomplishments? Caring for my disabled mother at 19 profoundly shaped my passion for health equity. My proudest accomplishment is creating the health equity department at Access Health CT. This role allowed me to enhance multicul- tural outreach and improve access to health care for minorities, reflecting my commit- Spotlight on leadership Leaders are people who work from a core of vision and integrity to create an impact that matters in their organizations and their communities. Deloitte is proud to recognize the 2024 Top Women in Business honorees, including our own, Susan Heff ffernan-Gaieski. www.deloitte.com Copyright © 2024 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. CONGRATS TAMMY! You're an inspiring leader and now an HBJ Women in Business Award winner! What's the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally? Supporting the growth of climate-focused companies in New England is a focus I'm passionate about; helping these emerging growth companies by professionally supporting their business needs can help to make New England a leading market- place, which will ultimately contribute to helping us meet national and regional climate goals. What's one of the biggest professional challenges you've overcome? Midway through my career, I pivoted roles and changed my industry focus, entering a completely unfamiliar area and, in some respects, starting fresh. Being able to retool and succeed in my new role was a challenge professionally, but ultimately a success that got me to where I am today. ment to societal impact and influenced by my personal journey. What's the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally? I aim to continue to collaborate closely with local communities to tailor health initiatives that directly address their unique challenges. By creating stronger community relationships and empowering local voices, I hope to build a more inclusive framework that can serve as a model for other health equity initiatives. What's one of the biggest professional challenges you've overcome? One of the biggest challenges I've overcome is navigating the systemic barriers and biases that minority women often face in the corporate space. It demanded resilience and innovation to break barriers and establish a more inclusive environment for myself and others following in my footsteps.