Hartford Business Journal

www.HartfordBusiness.com July 20, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 21 40 Under Forty 2015 Jocelyn DeMaio I n her role in The Hartford's chief technol- ogy office (CTO), Jocelyn DeMaio acts as the principal interface between the CTO and the information technology divisions within the company's businesses. DeMaio advises the businesses on enterprise IT strategy, drivers for business success, and opportunities to enhance IT services. DeMaio is a member of nine of The Hartford's employee resource groups. She is most active in the Professional Women's Network, where she serves as an attraction and retention committee member. Outside work, she is very involved in the community. DeMaio serves as membership chair of the Northeast and Central Connecti- cut United Way Women's Leadership Council and as the vice president of finance for the CT Chapter of HDI, a professional service management organization. Since 2000, a big passion for DeMaio has been fitness and wellness, including helping others achieve their fitness goals. She's certified in and teaches classes such as kickboxing, boot camp and spinning. Q&A At what age did you decide what you wanted to do with your career? Even as a child, I was a strong communicator, bold and persuasive. I had a knack for bringing order to chaos and didn't fear failure. I wanted to be a leader. In sixth grade, despite knowing no one at a school I had just started at, I ran for class president. I lost that election, but learned a valuable lesson in willpower, which I put to use when I ran for and won the office of class president in high school. Another early leadership indication was when I performed in a musical and had a 30-second costume change into a dress with a two-foot zipper. While changing, the zipper broke, exposing my entire backside. As we all know, the show must always go on! My challenge was to carry on without the audience realizing what had happened. This meant a complete change to my choreogra- phy and stage direction. As nervous as I was, I survived. Which destination has most shaped who you are in business and life today? I enjoy traveling to New York City several times a year. The energy and vitality thrums and hums. The lights never go out, a city so large that it elicits humility because I will only ever explore a miniscule piece of it. I like to be engaged and therefore pack my day with activities. I like to be on the go. Perhaps this is why I've always found inspiration in New York City. Life's Journey: During my off time, I am most passionate about... Teaching group fitness classes What is the most exciting destination you've ever traveled to? Stingray City, Grand Cayman Where is the one place you want to travel in your lifetime? Galapagos Islands Most traveled to destination: Newport, R.I. Favorite Connecticut destination: Sharpe Hill Vineyard, Pomfret for its rural beauty, fabulous restaurant and, of course, wine DeMaio outside the Gaylord Hotel in Orlando, where she was speaking at an industry conference. Age: 35 Title: Director of Account Management Company: The Hartford Locations: Hartford, Windsor, Simsbury Hometown: Manchester College: Eastern Connecticut State University (Graduate); University of Connecticut (Undergraduate) DeMaio has increased membership at the Connecticut United Way Women's Leadership Council 40%. Stephanie Dumont Marketing Manager, Comcast Business Western New England Region Stephanie Dumont knows how to connect… We congratulate you, Stephanie, and your fellow 40 Under Forty honorees. As regional Marketing Manager for Comcast Business, Stephanie not only oversees marketing strategy, campaign execution, events, sponsorships, sales enablement and communications for Comcast Business, but she also connects and cultivates relationships with and between local businesses and organizations, from Chambers of Commerce to industry organizations. Stephanie also gives back to the community, volunteering her time with various Connecticut nonprofits, like the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce.

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