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Save The Children CEO Picked For Connecticut Women's Hall Of Fame

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — In recognition of her international efforts in supporting children, Carolyn Miles, chief executive officer of Fairfield-based Save the Children, has been named an inductee into the 2015 Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.

Carolyn Miles

Carolyn Miles

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This year, she joins two other Connecticut women known for their global influence.

Indra Nooyi, chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo, was recognized for sustainability efforts and corporate responsibility, according to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. She is a resident of Greenwich. 

Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971), the first female photographer for Life magazine and first female American war journalist, also joined the ranks this year. She had been a resident of Darien. 

“Women are at the forefront of so much of what’s happening in our rapidly changing global society and are leading on multiple fronts – from the arts, to corporate life, to the non-profit sector,” said Katherine Wiltshire, executive director of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame.

“This year, we are thrilled to honor and share the stories of three Connecticut women whose work takes us well beyond the borders of our small state and broaden our perspective on the world and its people. Their stories, struggles, and successes inspire us to recognize our interconnectedness, work together to solve new problems, and leave the world better than we found it.”

The 22nd Annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration will take place on Nov.12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

“The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame has done such a wonderful job of preserving the history of women’s achievements in this state, and it is a tremendous honor to be included alongside this year’s inductees, as well as the inspirational Connecticut women who make up the Hall of Fame,” said Miles. “I hope this recognition inspires more young women to pursue anything they can imagine.”

To learn more about the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, click here. To learn more about Save the Children, visit its website

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