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Thank you, Brenda!

Panelists:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybrown2015/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-stortz-cpa-5960186/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-kent-8703678/

Thank you, Lauren

Np!

Please note the path to corporate board service can start with nonprofit board service! What a great place to build your network and board experience.

Yes, Brenda! Can and should!

Including the PD Board and PDCF Board!

That’s right, BETSY! You got it girl! ❤️

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Good point, Brenda! And....College Possible is looking for diverse board members!

“Being noticed”… that’s an important topic to explore

It sounds like there’s value in knowing what you’re good at, having a network, and having experience that is needed to complement the team

If you're a younger professional, how can you be proactive in getting some operations experience so that you have the qualifications that these boards are looking for?

Getting noticed is key for women. Recently heard another speaker say "A good job does not speak for itself. You need to speak up"

So true! Speak up for yourself! When you want to join a board tell everyone and network.

Beyond the technical skills and professional experiences, do any of you credit (or partially credit) your board opportunity to your identity? Was the opportunity ever presented because of your life experiences? I know some orgs are being more intentional with bringing more women and BIPOC leaders onto boards due to identity/experience. Not to discredit work experience, skills, etc., rather looking at the question as an additive.

Good logistical gems being shared - a few women named barriers with their existing role and board service. When you take on a new job, may be helpful to ask where the company stands on allowing you to serve on boards

Question for the panel: do you have any suggestions for those of us who work in non-profit to join a corporate board? Often we are seeking out corporate members for our boards but there seems to be some barriers for NPO staff to join for-profit boards. Any tips or suggestions or insights into how corporations look at NPO board members?

Thank you for the great conversation.

Please say more about how you make sure you are getting recognized.

Love that point, Lori - letting people know is important, networking is important

A rising tide!

Being vocal about your aspirations with your boss… also, having a good boss!!!!!!

What are your thoughts about asking securing a board seat be included in your personal development plan?

Sponsorship !!

That’s right, Jackie!

Questions: What is the range of compensation available to board members? What do you all love most about being on these boards?

Yes, Christy! All of those, especially ESG and compensation analysis, too.

MWi has a few members who have securing a board seat in the professional development and have their manager’s buy-in.

Thank you, PD for inviting MWi!

This has been a great discussion! Thank you to the panelists for sharing your personal stories of inspiration!

Can you please share more about the compensation for board service? And how much time do you commit?

Any other questions for the audience?

Saying no is an art form.

I have 3 more years of high school!!!

Agree with Christy & Jennie, thank you for the transparency about work/life balance and boundaries.

Do some BOD's offer opportunities for young women, e.g., High School, College, who want to be exposed to BOD service, professional growth, etc.?

Breakouts are ready!

The discussion and the info provided by the seasoned panel is wonderful and this should be provided to PD every year to enable younger professionals to develop their pathway.

What actions do you plan to take as a result of what you've learned today?

Remember NO is a complete sentence. We do not need to explain ourselves.

we have high school Girl Scouts on our board, full voting members

Thank you ladies, this was inspirational!

Great discussion!

What actions do you plan to take as a result of what you've learned today?

Love all of that, LaShawndra!

So well said, LaShawndra.

+1

Thank you SO much everyone!!!

Thanks Kellie!

Thank you!!

Thank you panel & PD

Thank you panelists, PD, MWI for the conversation

Great program!

Thank you panelists, thank you PD - thank you for your continued leadership, Lauren!