HAUPPAUGE, NY - Hauppauge's Rita Medaglio-Barrera, CDFA „¢, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst „¢ with 15 years experience in financial planning, investments and divorce who jointly heads Mediation & Collaborative Action Group of Melville, NY, recently received New York State recognition. After having won The Sally Ann Slacke Memorial Award/Linda Jasper Memorial Award from Suffolk County Women's Business Enterprise Coalition's (SCWBEC) Research & Education Fund last Spring for developing an exemplary business plan, Medaglio-Barrera was personally presented with a special Legislative Resolution from New York State Senator Lee M. Zeldin (R, C, I- Shirley) that commended her on her latest business achievement.
"Rita Medaglio-Barrera is an exemplary business leader in our community," said Senator Zeldin "Her work with the Mediation & Collaborative Action Group speaks for itself, as this business enjoys continued success even in these tough economic times. I was proud to honor Ms. Medaglio-Barrera with this resolution for her accomplishments as a business leader and for the shining example she sets for aspiring businesswomen."
Medaglio-Barrera, along with her business partner Gloria Ciolli of Roslyn, NY, was selected as the recipient of The Sally Ann Slacke Memorial Award/Linda Jasper Memorial Award after submitting a detailed essay and business plan outlining strategy for achieving growth and success for Mediation & Collaborative Action Group, which addresses and resolves family and business conflicts without threat of litigation through methods of mediation and collaboration. Upon receiving her NYS congratulatory proclamation from Senator Zelin, Medaglio-Barrera was joined by Ciolli, who was presented with her very own Legislative Resolution from New York State Senator Jack M. Martins.
About Mediation & Collaborative Action Group
Priding itself on its namesake, Mediation & Collaborative Action Group offers an alternative method to conflict resolution through the use of mediation and collaborative practices. While these approaches minimize the financial and emotional burdens that many individuals, families and businesses typically endure while in dispute, they also present a neutral, controlled environment for facilitating negotiations without the threat of litigation. Among its vast areas of expertise are taxation, financial analysis, divorce, mediation and psycho-dynamics. Its team of conflict resolution experts are spearheaded by Gloria Ciolli, MSW, CSW, ACSW, LMSW, a licensed social worker and conflict specialist of more than 20 years, and
Rita Medaglio-Barrera, CDFA „¢, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst „¢ with 15 years experience in financial planning, investments and divorce.
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