Our mission is to foster meaningful connections among women leaders in the deal-making community by providing opportunities to share experiences, build networks, and support one another's success.
ACG Women Connect serves as a dynamic forum for women in the South Florida M&A space to cultivate relationships, exchange ideas, and access a supportive professional network. The group hosts 3-4 events annually, bringing together over 30-40 women professionals at each gathering.
Committee members meet regularly to strengthen their connections while creating a valuable referral network within the traditionally male-dominated M&A industry. Committed to championing women in their professional journeys, ACG Women Connect is dedicated to empowering women in M&A to achieve lasting success.
ACG Women Connect Committee
Natalia Cosio - Co-Chair, Boyne Capital
Laura Salpeter - Co-Chair, Cassel Salpeter & Co.
Ilka Krieger, Alvarez & Marsal
Lauren Smyers, Validor Capital
Melissa Van Nort, Tiger Group
Christine Mills, Raymond James
Gretchen Perkins, Avance Investment Management
Heather Rahilly, Wiggin
Kelly Matacena, McGriff
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Registration for ACG’s DealMAX® 2026 is officially open!
The premier conference for middle-market M&A will return to the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on April 27–29, bringing together the most influential private equity dealmakers, investment bankers, lenders, M&A partners, and strategic acquirers—all under one roof.