Member Spotlight – February 2021
Caroline Demirs Calio
Principal/Partner
Cummings & Lockwood
Education/Alma Mater: Boston University School of Law; University of Richmond (undergrad)
Morning News Sources: Wall Street Journal, NY Times
Hometown/Current town: Watertown/Farmington
How long have you worked in your current position? 15 years! Was in NYC for 5 ½ years prior.
Did you have a job that might surprise people? Not really. I was a waitress during one summer of law school and I HATED it.
What do you value most about CWC? Great to meet and network with other women.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? Do your best and the rest will follow.
Piece of advice for people entering your field / looking to excel in your field? make sure you like what kind of law you practice. Don’t choose a specialty because it is popular or you think it is more lucrative. You have to like what you do!
Proud moment or accomplishment you’d like to share? Being a mom to two boys while maintaining a practice!
First Job in high school: data entry (ugh)
Dream Job (besides current): Egyptologist
Bucket List Item: Live in Paris for six months.
Hobbies: travel, barre class, animal rights, reading
Favorite Sports Team: Boston Red Sox
Vacation Spot: Italy
Favorite Movie: Goodfellas
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Deborah Ullman
Busy Retired Person
Former CEO, YWCA Hartford Region
Education/Alma Mater: Lafayette College
Morning News Sources: WNPR
Hometown/Current town: West Hartford/Litchfield
How long have you worked in your current position? Been retired for almost 4 years, prior to that 13 years at YWCA. Spent 21 years at Aetna doing all sorts of different things.
Did you have a job that might surprise people? My first real job was at McDonalds during the summers and school vacation. One summer I was breakfast manager.
What do you value most about CWC? The connections with many members and the diversity of activities.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? Haste makes waste. Learned my lessons from that one.
Piece of advice for people entering your field / looking to excel in your field? It’s all about the mission but you need to make sure you can keep the lights on and pay the staff.
Proud moment or accomplishment you’d like to share? We have raised a son with Down Syndrome.
First Job in high school: My uncle’s small grocery store.
Dream Job (besides current): My current job where I don’t get paid but spend my days serving community organizations while finding time to quilt and knit is about as good as it gets.
Hobbies: Knitting and quilting
Favorite Sports Team: Red Sox
Vacation Spot: Berkshires
Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman
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Read the Member Spotlight from January 2021
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