The 2023 Child of America Gala

Presenting Sponsors

• Dalio Philanthropies

• the Richard & Barbara Whitcomb Foundation

Gala Sponsors

Individual Sponsors

• Gala Honoree Danielle Robinson & Reverend Dwayne McClary

• Gala Co-Chairs Drew & Kim Seath

• Wendy & Rich Baskin

• The BaudouiN Family

• Phil & Roz Butterfield

• Joan Byrne

• JAMES & SARAH FITZPATRICK

• Rod Johnson

• Brad & Stephanie Jordan

• Inwha Huh & Robert Kim

• The King Family

• Brooke and adam Sorensen

• david and jody neaderland

• Terrie & Jay Wood

Corporate Sponsors

• Diageo

• Fairfield County Bank

• Patriot Bank

• Norwalk Hospital/Nuvance Health

• Sound Control Technologies

Meet Our 2023 Honoree

The 2023 Child of America Gala at Shorehaven Golf Club honored Danielle Robinson, a longtime Carver friend.

Ms. Robinson is responsible for diversity and inclusion in Diageo’s US operations. Under her leadership, Diageo has received numerous awards, including Top 100 Companies for Working Mothers (2011, 2010, 2009), Top 100 Companies for Executive Women by NAFE, Top Diversity Employer (2011, 2010, 2009), Top 100 Companies to Work by the Human Rights Campaign (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008) and Top 25 Diversity Councils (2011, 2010, 2009). She has more than 21 years of experience in domestic and global human resources covering the consumer goods, beverage, entertainment, and pharmaceutical industries.

Robinson is a Board Member of the Black Executive Exchange Program through the Urban League and the Connecticut Jackie Robinson Selection Committee member. She is also a member of the SHRM Diversity Standards Advisory Council.