#GetonBoardWeek

#GETONBOARD WEEK

explore. serve. lead.

6th annual online & in-person board summit.

SEPTEMBER 8-12

Connect with Directors and PE Firms hiring for board roles

Build key skills in high-impact workshops on today's hottest topics

Stay ahead with the latest trends in the boardroom landscape

Network with powerhouse women serving on corporate boards

Get inspired by those who’ve already kicked down the doors

Why You Can’t Miss #GetOnBoard WEEK

2000+
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40+
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20+
sessions

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Your Roadmap to Board Leadership

You're on the board—now it's time to contribute.

Due Diligence - Dollars & Sense

September 9, 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Develop expertise in leveraging public company financial reports including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and proxy statements to enhance strategic discussions and strengthen your due diligence process for both public and private companies. You'll gain valuable perspectives on additional due diligence requirements, including practical approaches to assess whether a board's culture makes sense for your professional values and leadership style.

Speakers: Kristen Robinson, Delida Costin

Are You Covered? – Understanding D&O Insurance and Liability risks

September 12, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Are You Covered? – Understanding D&O insurance and liability risks is essential for board members. Walk through a case study, highlighting potential pitfalls and protections. Attendees will receive a practical checklist to assess their own coverage.

Speakers: Jessica Nall, Sydney Westmacott

Inside Equity Boardrooms

September 11, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

What is the actual experience of being an independent director for a VC or PE-backed company? Our speakers, who have extensive experience “behind the curtain,” offer valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of managing founder-investor conflicts, understanding value creation KPIs, overseeing operational and financial responsibilities, and the potential advantages and disadvantages associated with both types of directorships.

Speakers: Gayle Crowell, Janice Ryan

WORKSHOP: Ready to Serve: From Onboarding to Your First Meetings

September 10, 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

(Workshop & Interactive Exercises) - Get a firsthand look at what to expect in your first board meetings through an interactive session featuring best practices sharing and knowledge building exercises. You will also receive a comprehensive onboarding checklist tailored for both public and private boards to help you step into your role with clarity and confidence and, most importantly, you will receive tips from active board members to learn from these experienced women leaders.

Speakers: Dottie Schindlinger, Sue Harnett, Diligent

Workshop: Evaluating Your Equity Compensation Package

September 11, 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

Equity compensation for board members involves unique considerations that differ from those of executives and employees. This session will help you understand the financial and strategic implications of board-level equity and the impact on your pocketbook—from what it means today to how it plays out over time. We’ll explore key topics including types of equity grants, vesting schedules, dilution, taxation, and valuation. We'll also examine how future funding rounds and exit scenarios (such as acquisitions or IPOs) can impact your equity.

Speakers: Gayle Crowell, Janet Wong, Josette Ferrer

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Is board service for you? What board is the best fit?

Introduction to Your Journey to the Boardroom

September 8, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

If you are wondering if pursuing a corporate board seat is next in your career, this session featuring current directors of public and private boards who have traveled this path before you will give you insights about what you need to understand before starting your journey. You'll leave knowing key steps to take you to your goal.

Speakers: Nancy Sheppard, Jennifer McFarlane, Karen Roter Davis, Rebecca Macieira-Kauffman

Before a Corporate Board: The Role of Nonprofit, Start-up and Advisory Boards

September 9, 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Advisory, nonprofit, and startup boards can be incredible springboards—or meaningful destinations on their own. In this lively session, experienced board members will share how these roles shaped their paths, what makes them valuable, and how to make the most of each opportunity. Join us for an engaging, real-world conversation packed with insights, inspiration, and practical takeaways from an exceptional group of speakers.

Speakers: Megan Schoettmer, Cathy Skala, Mary Hentges, Vera Tice, Jennifer McFarlane

DIRECTOR's ROLE UNPACKED

September 8, 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Let's unpack a director's role and dive into oversight, fiduciary duties, key responsibilities, time commitment, and committees to understand what is expected of you. This is the session to get a brief introduction into how public and private boards operate.

Speakers: Kristen Anderson, Laura Bushnell, Kassie Ecklund, Theresa Wright

Think Outside the Box When Targeting Boards

September 9, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Have you considered boards that fall outside the typical ones pursued? This TedTalk type presentation delivers overviews from board directors serving on specialty focused boards like closely held/family, banks REITs, ESOPs, and mutual funds.

Speakers: Nancy Sheppard, Essye Miller, Isaura Gaeta, Sue Buchanan, Randi Feigin, Dina Tantra

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Master board dynamics and become a leader.

Building a Leadership Brand that Earns Influence

September 12, 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

What does it take to move from simply serving on a board to becoming one of its trusted leaders? How do you consistently show up in a way that builds credibility and influence? And what are the key behaviors that elevate your reputation as someone others turn to for guidance and solutions?

Speakers: Shannon Nash, Barbara Adachi, Sonita Lontoh, Nichelle Maynard-Elliot

Does this Make Sense? How to Effectively Challenge and Voice Your Concerns

September 12, 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

How can you challenge management and board decisions without overstepping? Explore real boardroom dilemmas, key questions to ask, and effective ways to voice concerns. Experienced directors will share insights on balancing accountability with collaboration.

Speakers: Evelyn Dilsaver, Evelyn D'An, Linda Graebner

Leading With Grit

September 11, 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

How do you have the courage to face tough issues while staying true to your core values when the going gets rough. Hear from the women who have done it. Gain their insights on what it means to speak up and be heard.

Speakers: Daina Middleton, Crista Bailey, Diena Lee Mann, Monica Pool Knox

The Confident Chair: Leading Boards and Committees

September 10, 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Our panel of experienced chairs will share what they've learned about running effective meetings, building consensus, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Whether you're a first-time chair or preparing for your next leadership role, you’ll walk away with strategies to lead with confidence and purpose.

Speakers: Siddika Demir, Zeynep Bodur Okyay, Elizebeth Atlee, Linda Graebner

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Who Do You Know? Network Mapping Your Board Connections

September 10, 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

80% of board seats are filled through networking. So how do you make sure you connect with people who can open doors. Join this interactive session as you are guided through how to create your own network map of powerful allies and understand how to build and strengthen your relationships with them.

Speakers: Naomi Kent

How Private Equity Firms Identify and Select Portfolio Directors

September 11, 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

PE partners share how they identify and select portfolio company directors—what expertise, leadership traits, and connections they value most. Learn the in-demand skills for driving value creation and how to position yourself to be on their radar, with direct insights from these insiders in a Q&A session featuring three PE partners. You will have time to address your individual questions live and in our chat.

Speakers: Rachel Senko Foltz, Andrea Henderson, Mara Edgar

VC vs PE Boards 101

September 10, 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

This session will focus on the differences between VC and PE firm investment goals, financings, and board needs. It is a primer for those who want to understand terminology, the approach to their investments, and how their board members approach working with these goals.

Speakers: Tamara Gracon, Sabrina Hannam, Chitra Nayak, Cheemin Bo-Linn

Workshop: Using AI Tools in Your Board Search

September 10, 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

This workshop dives into AI tools to help you research the kinds of boards that need your expertise, target PE firms with portfolio companies focused on your target industries, upscale your LinkedIn presence, refresh your board bio for specific companies...and more practical tips.

Speakers: Jenny Kay Pollock, N. Liberty White, Holly Uber

Workshop: Your Board Brand: Bio, LI and Pitch

September 8, 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

Position yourself effectively for board opportunities through this interactive session focused on crafting your professional narrative. You will have expert guidance on board bio best practices, actionable strategies for developing a compelling board pitch and optimizing your LinkedIn profile for director role visibility. Includes board director insights and peer review sessions to refine your professional presentation through collaborative feedback.

Speakers: Naomi Kent, Nicole Wallace Ardiet

Workshop: Be Unabashedly Visible – Are You Seen as a Board Candidate?

September 8, 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

How can you upscale your presence online, in your company, your community, and in networks where people look for board members? When board opportunities open up, how do you make sure your name is talked about and you are recommended? Learn from the experts on how you can get noticed.

Speakers: Denise Brosseau, Lynne Oldham, Deborah Ellinger, Matrice Ellis-Kirk

Workshop: Around the World - Board Opportunities Outside the U.S.

September 9, 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

You'll hear about the landscape of international boards, including diversity and regulatory differences between countries, compensation approaches, and how fiduciary responsibilities differ. Get tips from the women serving on boards around the world on why they do it.

Speakers: Kristen Anderson, Cheemin Bo-Linn, Maria del Carmen Garcia Nielsen, Katrin Yuan, Dottie Schindlinger

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2025 #getonboard week schedule

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SEPTEMBER 8

8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Virtual

Opening Ceremony

Julie Castro Abrams

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 8

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Virtual

Introduction to Your Journey to the Boardroom

Nancy Sheppard, Jennifer McFarlane, Karen Roter Davis, Rebecca Macieira-Kauffman

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 8

10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Virtual

Director’s Role Unpacked

Kristen Anderson, Laura Bushnell, Kassie Ecklund, Theresa Wright

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 8

11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

Virtual

Workshop: Be Unabashedly Visible – Are You Seen as a Board Candidate?

Denise Brosseau, Lynne Oldham, Deborah Ellinger, Matrice Ellis-Kirk

75-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 8

1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

Virtual

Workshop: Your Board Brand: Bio, Linkedin and Pitch

Naomi Kent, Nicole Wallace Ardiet

75-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 9

8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Virtual

Before a Corporate Board: The Role of Nonprofit, Start-up and Advisory Boards

Megan Schoettmer, Cathy Skala, Mary Hentges, Vera Tice, Jennifer McFarlane

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 9

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Virtual

Think Outside the Box When Targeting Boards

Nancy Sheppard, Essye Miller, Isaura Gaeta, Sue Buchanan, Randi Feigin, Dina Tantra

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 9

10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Virtual

Due Diligence - Dollars & Sense

Kristen Robinson, Delida Costin

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 9

11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

Virtual

Workshop: Around the World - Board Opportunities Outside the U.S.

Kristen Anderson, Cheemin Bo-Linn, Maria del Carmen Garcia Nielsen, Katrin Yuan, Dottie Schindlinger

75-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 10

8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Virtual

The Confident Chair: Leading Boards and Committees

Siddika Demir, Zeynep Bodur Okyay, Elizabeth Atlee, Linda Graebner

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 10

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Virtual

Who Do You Know? Network Mapping Your Board Connections

Naomi Kent, Archita Fritz

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 10

10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Virtual

VC vs PE Boards 101

Tamara Gracon, Sabrina Hannam, Chitra Nayak, Cheemin Bo-Linn

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 10

11 AM PT / 2 PM ET

Virtual

Workshop: Ready to Serve: From Onboarding to Your First Meetings

Diligent, Dottie Schindlinger, Sue Harnett, Jen Holmstrom

75-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 10

1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

Virtual

Workshop: Using AI Tools in Your Board Search

Jenny Kay Pollock, N. Liberty White, Holly Uber

75-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 11

8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Virtual

Leading With Grit

Daina Middleton, Crista Bailey, Diena Lee Mann, Monica Pool Knox

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 11

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Virtual

Inside Equity Boardrooms

Gayle Crowell, Janice Ryan

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 11

10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Virtual

How Private Equity Firms Identify and Select Portfolio Directors

Rachel Senko Foltz, Andrea Henderson, Mara Edgar, Jen Holmstrom

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 11

1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

Virtual

Workshop: Evaluating Your Equity Compensation Package

Gayle Crowell, Janet Wong, Josette Ferrer

75-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 12

8 AM PT / 11 AM ET

Virtual

Building a Leadership Brand that Earns Influence

Shannon Nash, Barbara Adachi, Sonita Lontoh, Nichelle Maynard-Elliot

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 12

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

Virtual

Are You Covered? – Understanding D&O Insurance and Liability risks

Jessica Nall, Sydney Westmacott

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 12

10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

Virtual

Does this Make Sense? How to Effectively Challenge and Voice Your Concerns

Evelyn Dilsaver, Evelyn D'An, Sheila Hooda

50-minute session

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SEPTEMBER 12

12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

Virtual

Closing Ceremony

Julie Castro Abrams

50-minute session

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Affinity Groups

The How Women Lead events always inspire me to engage with others. I learn a ton and feel 'full' after the time spent in the company of these amazing women.

SPEAKERS

Julie Castro Abrams

LENDonate | Hypatia Capital | Nia Capital.

Ara Tucker

The Dermot Company

Cathy Skala

HerCSuite | HireGains

Cynthia Burks

WD40 | Inspire Medical Systems | Cityblock Health | Torch | Sellars Absorbent Materials

Denice Torres

Seaport Therapeutics | Celldex Therapeutics | Galukos | ByHeart | Resilience

Dottie Schindlinger

Executive Director - Diligent Institute

Evelyn D'An

GHD | Blackblaze

Gwen Muse-Evans

LoanCare

Jan Ryan

Westwood Holdings Group

Jennifer McFarlane

Cascade Energy | Emrgy | Verra | Landesa

Josette Ferrer

Founder & Managing Director - Clairent Advisors

Kassie Ecklund

Senior Manager CPA - Moss Adams x Baker Tilly

L. Jasmine Kim

Crexendo Inc.

Lisa Holmes

NXTClean Fuels

Mara Edgar

Operating Partner, Talent - Baypine

Mary Smith

PTC Therapeuitcs | HAI Group | Greenway Health

Melody Feinberg

Security Mutual Life Insurance | Axiom Bank.

Naomi Kent

HalfDay Tonics

Pallavi Sharma

Founder - witOmni AI Marketing

Randi Feigin

Pavement Recycling Systems

Shannon Nash

Netscout Systems | SoFi Bank | Lazy Dog Restaurants

Sonita Lontoh

Sunrun | TrueBlue

Theresa Wright

Principal CPA - Moss Adams x Baker Tilly

Nancy Sheppard

CEO & Founder - Women 2 Boards

Archita Fritz

Rose Equity Partners

Chitra Nayak

Infosys | Get Insured | VIMO

Daina Middleton

Palomar Insurance | The Level Agency | Bond Brand Loyalty | AdFontes Media

Denise Brosseau

416 Holdings LLC

Edie Goldberg

Chair of the Board of Directors - SHRM Foundation

Evelyn Dilsaver

Heather Jerrehian

Entrepreneurial Futurist, AI & Tech Innovator, Investor, & Author

Janet Wong

Lucid Motors |
The Woodlands Financial Group

Jenny Dearborn

Go1 | Plum

Karen Hung

KeHE | Sendiks | Ascension Wisconsin Healthcare Board | Millwaukee Women Inc

Katherine Carroll

Moneygram

Laura Bushnell

Vincerx Pharma

Liz Atlee

Cyclum Renewables, LLC |
Clearbrief ai | Progentic ai

Maria Garcia Nielsen

MiBanco of Credicorp | Lontana Group | BPG

Matrice Ellis-Kirk

Jefferies Group LLC

Monica Lozano

Apple | Bank of America | Target

Natalie Benamou

President - HER HEALTHX

Patricia Timm

Salsify

Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann

Fifth Era Adquisition Company

Shawnte Mitchell

Life Science Cares Bay Area

Sue Buchanan

Vera Tice

Care Central VNA & Hospice Inc.

Kristen Anderson

Jenny Garrett Global

Cheemin Bo-Linn

Kore Wireless | Blackline Safety

Christina Bui

Son Foods

Deborah Ellinger

Chewy

Diena Lee Mann

Marin Software

Elisa Basnight

Southeastern Freight Lines

Freda Zietlow

Bank of the Orient | Myriad USA | Daylight

Holly Uber

Programming Director - Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association

Jean Nycz

CEO & Founder - ASCEND Business Solutions

Jenny Kay Pollock

Co-Founder & Co-CEO - Women x AI

Karen Roter Davis

Shift4 Payments |
360Learning

Katrin J. Yuan

Swiss Future Institute AG | Comline AG | Teachy AG | Swiss Engineering
Swiss Diversity

Linda Graebner

Zircon Corp.

Lori Adams-Brown

Director, Global Talent Development - Hyve Solutions

Marianne Hewitt

Plumlogix

Meg McWilliams

Co-Founder & COO - Gossip Goblin

Monica Pool Knox

Swedish Health System

Nichelle Maynard-Elliott

Xerox Holdings Corporation | Lucid Group, Inc.

Preethy Padmanabhan

Sendoso | Taskhuman

Rose Hartwig

Founder & Managing Partner - Marketing Fluency

Sheila Hooda

Enact Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: ACT) | Alera Group | AGL Private Credit Group

Sydney Westmacott

Account Executive - Brown & Brown

Yael Zheng

Billtrust | MeridianLink | Splashtop

Andrea Henderson

CEO - DHR Global

Barbara Adachi

VSP VIsion | Atlas | Old Republic International

Crista Bailey

Elemeno Health | Ad Fontes Media

Delida Costin

First Star, Inc.

Dina Tantra

Heartland Funds | Boston Trust Walden Funds | Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Funds

Essye Miller

Axonius Federal Systems | MetroStar | COPT Defense Properties | Gitlab Federal

Gayle Crowell

Hercules Capital |
Pliant Therapeutics |
Instinct Science |
Centerbase | Fexa

Isaura Gaeta

Elevate Semiconductor
Stearns Bank

Jen Holmstrom

Partner - Notable Capital

Jessica Nall

Partner - Withers Bergman LLP

Karna Nisewaner

Senior Advisor - Cadence Design Systems

Kristen Robinson

Planet | Verint

Linda Griego

Founder & Vice Chair - MLK Health and Wellness CDC

Lynne Oldham

Wellhub

Mary Hentges

City First Bank | Upstart

Megan Schoettmer

Regional President - PNC Bank

N. Liberty White

Producer + Live Stream Tech - Chozen Media

Nicole Wallace Ardiet

Senior Sales Leader - Agos Digital

Rachel Foltz

Red White & Blue Thrift | Manitobah | Visual Data Media Services

Sabrina Hannam

CEO - Boardswell

Siddika Demir

Babelus AI | Keiretsu Forum London

Tamara Gracon

CEO & Founder - TBG Consulting LLC

Zeynep Bodur Okyay

H. İbrahim Bodur Holding A.Ş | Kale Holding A.Ş | Kaleseramik, Çanakkale Kalebodur Seramik Sanayi A.Ş | Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş. (Pegasus Airlines)

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