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12 40 UNDER FORTY | 2025 AWARDS HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | AUGUST 11, 2025 Congratulations, Bridget! BRIDGET DUNN HEAD OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Talcott extends a sincere congratulations to Bridget Dunn, Head of Government Affairs, on being named a Hartford Business Journal 40 Under Forty. Bridget Dunn serves as head of gov- ernment affairs for Talcott Financial Group. She is responsible for the reg- ulatory and legislative advocacy, trade association oversight and political engagement for the enterprise. Dunn has more than 10 years of experi- ence working in government affairs in the insurance industry. Prior to joining Talcott, she worked in government Corrianne Gagliardi Chipello is chief executive officer of Hartford's Camp Courant, driving growth through successful capital campaigns and launching a revenue-generating social enterprise. With leadership roles at Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Xavier High School and the Lupus Foundation, affairs for The Hartford and she also worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? As Talcott's head of government affairs, I helped establish a government affairs program in 2018. Through my advocacy efforts and focus on political engage - ment, Talcott was able to strengthen our regulatory and legislative relationships. Additionally, industry peers elected me to serve as chairperson of two insur - ance trade associations for 2025. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Built and continue to develop Talcott's government affairs program, helped to cultivate strong relationships with domestic and international regulators and secured leadership roles in key industry trade associations. • Known for my integrity, advocacy and expertise in complex insurance issues within the industry and regulatory community. • Assisted in establishing our compa- ny's corporate partnership with Junior Achievement's Connecticut chapter and facilitated Talcott's adoption of a local elementary school in Hartford to teach financial literacy through the "JA in a Day" program. she brings 15-plus years of nonprofit expertise. Chipello is passionate about transforming organizations to be sustainable, impact-driven and community-focused — delivering bold results and lasting change. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? I revitalized Camp Courant's infra- structure to support full-time operations and year-round program- ming, restoring full enrollment in the wake of the pandemic. Simultaneously, I launched a mission-driven social enterprise, transforming campgrounds into a dynamic event and retreat space — generating revenue, expanding com - munity engagement and strengthening its long-term sustainability. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Lead with intention, bringing people together around a clear purpose and delivering results that speak for themselves. • Believe leadership means using your platform to elevate others. I take pride in building environments where people thrive, grow and feel seen. • Succeeded not by fitting into the mold, but by breaking it. By leading with both strength and sincerity, I've helped reshape what leadership can and should look like. Diana Gasca is the director of construc- tion for Habitat for Humanity of North Central CT, a nonprofit whose mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. The organiza- tion has served more than 300 families in Hartford and Tolland counties. Gasca started her career in providing affordable housing as an AmeriCorps national member with the same organi- zation she is currently at today. Habitat for Humanity prioritizes sustainability, delivering zero energy-ready homes. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? I managed the construction of an insulated concrete forms home in Hartford in 2022. It's a construction method where foam forms are used to create the walls and then filled with concrete. The project received a Connecticut Green Building Council award in 2022, and a U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Homes Housing Innovation Award in 2023. This also led me to becoming certified as a Nudura insulated concrete forms installer. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Managed Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut's first 10 home Zero Energy community. • Passionate about building energy-effi- cient homes because I believe everyone deserves a safe and healthy place to live. This has led me to become certi- fied as a passive house tradesperson. • As a Latina woman in construction, I am dedicated to providing a work- place that is inclusive, encourages growth and collaboration. How are you involved in the community? Working for Habitat for Humanity and building homes for families in Hartford County has provided a direct connec- tion to the community. I get to interact and build alongside the families, as well as the volunteers who make our mission possible. Bridget J. Dunn Company: Talcott Financial Group Title: Head of Government Affairs Number. of years with current company: 7 Town where I live: West Hartford Town where I work: Hartford College: Emmanuel College Highest degree: Master's degree in public administration, Suffolk Universi- ty; Master's degree in political science, Suffolk University Age: 38 Corrianne Chipello Company: Hartford's Camp Courant Title: Chief Executive Officer Number of years with current company: 5 Town where I live: Newington Town where I work: Farmington College: Central Connecticut State University Highest degree: Bachelor's degree in communications, minor in public relations, Central Connecticut State University Age: 37 Diana Gasca Company: Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut Title: Director of Construction Number of years with current company: 7 Town where I live: New Britain Town where I work: Hartford College: University of Connecticut Highest degree: Bachelor's degree in general studies, University of Connecticut Age: 31