Way to go, Talley, a Richmond Times-Dispatch 2019 Person of the Year Honoree!

Talley Barakta, Founder of Impact 100 RVA

Congratulations to our own Talley Baratka for being named a Person of the Year 2019 honoree by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. 

Talley is a visionary, creative and inspiring leader at Rhudy & Co. and in our community. In 2009, she founded Impact 100 RVA that empowers women across Richmond to collectively invest in local nonprofits through large transformational grants. To date, Impact 100 under Talley’s leadership has raised and given $1.525 million to 17 local nonprofits. 

“Talley’s unrelenting passion for strengthening communities inspires all of us, every day,” said Michele Rhudy, Rhudy & Co., president and CEO. “But equally important to me personally is that she’s just the dearest friend. Having Talley at work is a blessing.”

Talley and the other RT-D honorees will be honored at a luncheon on Dec. 16. In 2017, Talley was named a YWCA Outstanding Woman. We’re so proud to have her on our Rhudy & Co. team!