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Empowering
Stamford Women

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OUR PARTNERS

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Browse The Women of Stamford

Discover and connect with Stamford's most talented women entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners in our thriving community.

Professional  Services

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Staci Zampa

Staci Zampa Team

Realtor, Luxury real estate, top Stamford agent

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BROWSE MEMBERS

ABOUT WOS

Business Women Thrive Together.

Engage. Collaborate. Succeed.

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Women of Stamford is a community built to support, connect, and elevate women in business. We bring together entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives who believe in collaboration over competition and in the power of showing up for one another. At our core, we exist to help women grow—not just individually, but collectively.

THE FOUNDERS

Meet The Founders

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Staci Zampa

Staci Zampa Team | Compass

Staci Zampa is a founding Compass agent with over 20 years as a top-producing realtor. She leads a top team in Stamford. As founder of Women of Stamford (WOS), Staci is dedicated to connecting and empowering women. Her commitment to building supportive networks drives both her professional success and community involvement.

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Emily Lato

Designs By Lee

Emily Lato, born and raised in Stamford, is the driving force behind Designs by Lee, her family's 14-acre garden center in North Stamford. She manages daily operations and leads community events that bring people together. In 2022, she joined Staci in growing Women of Stamford. For Emily, it's all about building strong connections and creating supportive spaces—whether through plants or community initiatives.

CATEGORIES

Discover and connect with Stamford's most talented women entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners in our thriving community.

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Beauty &
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Food &
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Health & Wellness

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Professional Services

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Samantha Sultanik

Auburn Jewelry was founded in 2013 by Samantha Levine, our President and Head Artisan who has a degree in jewelry and metals, as well as over two decades of experience working with metals and handcrafting jewelry. Her favorite part of her job: working directly with clients and bringing your vision to life. 

In 2023, Samantha was appointed Vice President of the Permanent Jewelry Association. Since the brand’s inception, Auburn Jewelry has been featured in countless publications such as WWD, People Style Watch, Westchester Magazine and Hudson Valley Magazine. Our charms are sold on Macys.com. We’ve worked with 100s of stores across the tristate area hosting pop-up events, including Alice+Olivia, Stoney Clover Ln, Aviator Nation, Madewell, Faherty, SoulCycle and more! And we’ve shipped our pieces worldwide to over a dozen countries and counting.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • WOS Coffee & Conversations: Women & Finance
    WOS Coffee & Conversations: Women & Finance
    Mar 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Stamford Diner, 135 Harvard Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
    Mar 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Stamford Diner, 135 Harvard Ave, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
    Join us March 11 (10AM–12PM) at Stamford Diner for a morning of connection and financial empowerment.
  • Dumpling Class at Designs by Lee with Grumpy Dumpling
    Dumpling Class at Designs by Lee with Grumpy Dumpling
    Mar 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Designs By Lee Inc, 129 Interlaken Rd, Stamford, CT 06903, USA
    Mar 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Designs By Lee Inc, 129 Interlaken Rd, Stamford, CT 06903, USA
    Join us for an evening of food, learning and fun with Grumpy Dumpling at Designs by Lee
  • Coming Home to the Body: A Movement & Mediation Workshop
    Coming Home to the Body: A Movement & Mediation Workshop
    Mar 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Designs By Lee Inc, 129 Interlaken Rd, Stamford, CT 06903, USA
    Mar 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Designs By Lee Inc, 129 Interlaken Rd, Stamford, CT 06903, USA
    A beginner-friendly mind-body workshop led by Love Collective at Designs by Lee Garden Center.
  • Gnome Sweet Gnome Cookie Decorating Class
    Gnome Sweet Gnome Cookie Decorating Class
    Mar 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Designs By Lee Inc, 129 Interlaken Rd, Stamford, CT 06903, USA
    Mar 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Designs By Lee Inc, 129 Interlaken Rd, Stamford, CT 06903, USA
    A cozy, beginner-friendly woodland cookie decorating class with Bella Custom Treats at Designs by Lee. Create six whimsical spring-themed cookies in dreamy pastels — no experience needed, just come ready for a fun, creative night out.
  • Golf Clinic Presented by Women's Mentoring Network
    Golf Clinic Presented by Women's Mentoring Network
    May 01, 2026, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sunningdale Country Club, 300 Underhill Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583, USA
    May 01, 2026, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sunningdale Country Club, 300 Underhill Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583, USA
    Join us for a special day of improving your game, networking & supporting a great cause!

Interested in partnering with us for an event?

We love collaborating with members in our community to create meaningful, fun, and impactful events. When you host an event with us, we’re here to support you—but you’ll take the lead.

MEMBER STORIES

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Bevy Rutledge

The Social Bevy

Speaking as a Stamford native, I had never met a group of diverse, supportive, and positive women so quickly until I joined Women of Stamford!

 

The community is tight-knit but very welcoming to new faces! If you’re looking to meet more female entrepreneurs, business owners, and working women, join WOS!

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Anne Hardy

Event Planning By Anne

This is a dynamic group of women with commitment to their community. The members of Women of Stamford are focused on helping each other, empowering one another.

 

It's rewarding to connect at social events. I've made new friends and trult appreciate their support in growing my consulting business.

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Annette Cocco

Designs By Lee

Being a member of Women of Stamford has been such a rewarding experience. It's an amazing community of strong, supportive women who genuinely want to see each other succeed.

 

As a small business owner, I’ve found inspiration, encouragement, and real connections through WOS — it’s more than networking, it’s about building relationships that matter.

PAST EVENTS

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