Person to Person (P2P) is honored to announce that Thasunda Brown
Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA, will be the distinguished honoree at its upcoming spring benefit, Rising Together. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 4, at Serafresca at the Italian Center in Stamford.
Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA
A resident of Greenwich, Duckett leads TIAA, a Fortune 100 financial services organization committed to providing secure retirements and investment solutions for individuals in academic, research, medical, and cultural fields. Her leadership is marked by a steadfast dedication to financial inclusion and opportunity, principles she has championed throughout her career.
Duckett’s influence extends beyond her executive role. She serves on the boards of NIKE, Inc., Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Sesame Workshop, and the National Medal of Honor Museum. In 2024, she was recognized among Time magazines “100 Most Influential People,” and ranked #34 on Forbes’ list of “The World’s Most Powerful Women.”
Nancy Coughlin, CEO of Person to Person, expressed enthusiasm about Duckett’s recognition at the event.
“We are privileged to honor Thasunda Brown Duckett at Rising Together. Her extraordinary professional achievement and commitment to community empowerment resonate deeply with P2P’s mission to support families and individuals on their path to stability.”
Rising Together promises an evening of inspiration and entertainment, featuring a performance by Grammy-nominated artist Chanté Moore and emceed by Emmy Award-winning CBS NY anchor Cindy Hsu.
The event aims to rally community support for P2P’s vital programs, including food pantries, a clothing center, housing assistance, and economic opportunity initiatives.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit p2pHelps.org/RisingTogether
Person to Person (P2P) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity. P2P serves 28,000 residents in Fairfield County with the following programs: two neighborhood food pantries, two mobile food pantries, a clothing center, caseworker assistance, a Financial Opportunity Center®, emergency financial assistance, college scholarships, and summer camperships.
Learn more at p2pHelps.org.