Mary-Jane Foster
President & CEO, Hartford Interval House
Education/Alma Mater: Charter Oak, Quinnipiac University School of Law
Morning News Sources: Hartford Courant, WSJ, NY Times
Hometown/Current town: Hartford
How long have you worked in your current position? 3 years
Did you have a job that might surprise people? I once co-owned and ran a minor league baseball team.
What do you value most about CWC? I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to meet and connect with women I might not otherwise get to know.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? Never make a promise you can’t keep.
Piece of advice for people entering your field / looking to excel in your field? Pursue what stirs the passion inside of you and the rest will follow.
Proud moment or accomplishment you’d like to share? Professionally, co-developing the Ballpark at Harbor Yard and watching the fans arrive on opening day.
First Job in high school: Sales, Foster & Son Jewelry Store
Dream Job (besides current): I’ve got it.
Bucket List Item: Travel
Hobbies: Walking, reading, needlepoint
Favorite Sports Team: Yankees
Vacation Spot: Anguilla
Favorite Movie: American President
Brenda Larkin
Financial Advisor, Goldberg Larkin
(and CWC board member)
Education/Alma Mater: Central Connecticut State University
Morning News Sources: MSNBC
Hometown/Current town: Rocky Hill
How long have you worked in your current position? 21 Years
Did you have a job that might surprise people? I worked at Walt Disney World after college. One of my positions at Disney was in Epcot Center in the Kraft sponsored Land Pavilion as a hostess on the boat ride. Today, the boat ride is narrated electronically, but when I was there, we had to memorize a 19-page script to recite throughout the 15-minute journey and we were also required to take classes to learn about Hydroponics and fish distilleries.
What do you value most about CWC? The relationships I have formed with many of the fabulous ladies I have met throughout the years.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? Preparation, preparation, preparation.
Piece of advice for people entering your field / looking to excel in your field? Don’t give up, adversity provides opportunity.
Proud moment or accomplishment you’d like to share? I am proud of the gratitude I feel for my loving family, intelligent, interesting clients and my amazing friends. Especially in times like this, I realize that relationships are what is important.
First Job in high school: Dietary Aid at Mapleview Manor
Dream Job (besides current): Gym owner for women over 40.
Bucket List Item: Learn how to Scuba Dive
Hobbies: Weightlifting, running, hiking, boot camp, anything to do with exercise.
Favorite Sports Team: Mets
TV Character most like you: Elaine from Seinfld
Vacation Spot: Bimini
Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction