April Recap: Launches, Spotlights & Celebrations 🚀✨🎉


Hi Reader,

April kept us on our toes, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. From launching new websites to taking the stage and supporting fellow women in business, here’s what we’ve been up to this month:

🚀 Website Launches

We helped bring some incredible digital experiences to life this month:

💫 Supporting the Launch of the University of Baltimore Website

We were thrilled to play a part in the launch of the new ubalt.edu! Our team was responsible for the front-end development, bringing the design vision to life with clean, accessible, and responsive code.

This project was especially meaningful because it reflects the type of work we’re passionate about—partnering with higher education institutions to strengthen their online presence and support their mission.

We were honored to be selected for this opportunity thanks to our certification as a Hispanic-owned web agency—a testament to the doors that open when diverse teams are part of the conversation. 👏

🏆 Best of Clutch Finalist – Thank You!

Big news: Drio has been named a 2025 Best of Clutch Award Finalist! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to be recognized for our work on the United Way of Central Maryland website redesign, a project built around accessibility, community connection, and an intuitive user experience.

This honor means even more because it was driven by the feedback and support of our amazing clients, partners, and community—you helped get us here! We can’t thank everyone enough for taking the time to vote, share kind words, and cheer us on. Your support truly fuels everything we do.

You can check out the full announcement here: Clutch Announces Finalists for 2025 Best of Clutch Awards | Clutch.co

🎤 WOW Festival Baltimore

On April 5, Rachel took the stage at the Women of the World (WOW) Festival as part of the panel: “Baltimore’s City Makers: Leading the Build Toward Equity.”

She joined inspiring women leaders—Tonika Garibaldi, Delshan Baker, and Amber Wendland—to share how women in community planning and development are building toward a more equitable Baltimore.

📸 Photo credit: Dionn Brown

☕ Virtual Coffee Chat with UWCM – May 14

Mark your calendars! On May 14, the United Way of Central Maryland Marketing Team is hosting a virtual coffee chat—and we’re excited to join the conversation.

As part of their 100th anniversary celebration, UWCM is inviting local marketers, agency partners, and collaborators to come together, share ideas, and explore ways we can all help amplify their mission throughout this milestone year.

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Learn about upcoming marketing initiatives and campaigns
  • Explore potential partnership and collaboration opportunities
  • Connect with fellow creatives and community advocates making an impact

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, May 14
🕙 10:00 a.m. EST
💻 Virtual (link provided upon RSVP)
☕ Bonus: Attendees will receive a $10 virtual gift card to a local coffee shop as a thank-you!

Register Here – Meeting Registration (Zoom)

👠 Women of Influence Event – May 15

We’re thrilled to be a proud sponsor of the 8th Annual Women of Influence event, hosted by I95 Business at Towson University!

This prestigious (and seriously fun) evening brings together Maryland’s top women business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to celebrate leadership, innovation, and impact across our region. It's a chance to recognize the powerhouse women shaping the future—and to be inspired by the bold paths they’re forging.

Event Details:
📍 Towson University
🕓 Wednesday, May 15 | 4:30–7:30 PM
🎟 Grab $10 off your ticket with code DRIO

Inspiration, new connections, and tasty bites and sips—you won’t want to miss it!

We’ll be there and hope you will be too! Let’s raise a glass to women who lead with purpose and passion. 💪✨

💬 Office Hours: Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

  • Rachel’s Office Hours – May 7 | 2:00–3:00 PM EST
    Let’s talk websites, tech strategy, and bringing your vision to life. Register here.
  • Hazel’s Office Hours – May 14 | 2:00–3:00 PM EST
    Need marketing advice or just want to pick Hazel’s brain? She’s all ears. Add it to your calendar.

Thank you for being a valued Drio client—your partnership inspires us, and we’re excited to keep moving forward together, building what’s next.

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