Hartford Business Journal

T H E 2 0 2 6 WOMEN IN BUSINESS H O N O R E E S HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 23, 2026 B5 traCy FeliCiani Managing Director Accenture T racy Feliciani is a managing director at Accenture and a leader in its Health And Public Service practice. Based in Hartford, she is recognized for lead- ing technology and public service innovation. Feliciani serves as U.S. technology development program lead and office managing director of Accenture's Hartford office. She also works with Accenture's partnership with Year Up, serves on the Connecticut Health Council, and previously served on the board of the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. What have been your biggest professional accomplishments so far? As a leader in Accenture's Health and Public Service Technology Practice, I have delivered solutions improving resident interactions with government services and transform- ing patient care through technology. As lead of the Technology Devel- opment program, I hire, train and steward new talent, strengthening Accenture's Technology Practice and building Hartford's technology market. What's the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally? My next goal is shaping how Accenture clients leverage emerging technolo- gies, especially GenAI, while evolving our technology curriculum through entry-level talent strategy. By influenc- ing client roadmaps and upskilling our workforce, I aim to ensure teams are AI fluent and consistently deliver high-im- pact outcomes across industries. What's one of the biggest professional challenges you've overcome? Over the past 30 years, I have repeat- edly taken on new responsibilities. Each transition demanded learning new skills, building trusted relation- ships, and adapting quickly. By consistently pushing beyond my comfort zone, I accelerated my growth, strengthened my leadership capabil- ities, and achieved sustained profes- sional impact across roles, industries and organizational environments. How are you involved in the community? I serve on the Connecticut Health Coun- cil and am a past board member of the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. Congratulations Tracy Feliciani We are thrilled to join the Hartford Business Journal in celebrating the Top 25 Women in Business and honoring Tracy for her inspiring leadership and dedication to our business and local community. Copyright © 2026 Accenture. All rights reserved. andrea goMes Partner Hinckley Allen A ndrea Gomes is a partner in Hinckley Allen's Real Estate Group, specializing in land use, environmental and municipal law. She represents developers and property owners, guiding projects from conception through permitting and litigation. Her work includes securing approvals for commercial and institutional developments, multifamily communities and health care facilities. Gomes also handles a variety of land use-related litigation, including easement disputes, eminent domain actions, and Americans with Disabil- ities Act or Fair Housing Act reason- able accommodation matters. What have been your biggest profes- sional accomplishments so far? I served as CREW CT's 2022 presi- dent, an organization that advances women in commercial real estate through mentorship and personal and professional growth. In 2025, I received CREW Network's Impact Award for Economic and Community Improvement for my role in the devel- opment of a behavioral health clinic in Hartford. What's the next big goal you want to accomplish professionally? When my law partner and I joined Hinckley Allen five years ago, our goal was to grow our land use practice, which we achieved. I am focused on continued expansion — deepening our client base, expanding our land use-related services and advancing the work that makes a difference in our communities. What's one of the biggest professional challenges you've overcome? Navigating my work as an attorney while also being an actively involved wife and mother of two. I have a reputation for excellence in land use, particularly in the housing and disability advocacy spaces, and am proud to have achieved a balance between my professional and family life. How are you involved in the community? I serve as a commissioner on the West Hartford Town Plan & Zoning Commis- sion/Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Agency. I am also on the National Association of Home Builders' legal action committee, which recommends financial assistance for legal cases nationwide that are of national signifi- cance to the housing industry. Hinckley Allen Congratulates Partner Andrea L. Gomes TOP WOMEN IN BUSINESS © 2026 Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP. All rights reserved. Attorney Advertising. Andrea has distinguished herself as a dynamic leader and steadfast advocate for her clients. We are incredibly proud of her unwavering commitment to the legal profession and to the next generation of women leaders. Congratulations, Andrea! H i n c k l e y a l l e n . c o m C O N N E C T I C U T | F L O R I D A | I L L I N O I S | M A S S A C H U S E T T S | N E W H A M P S H I R E | N E W Y O R K | R H O D E I S L A N D

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