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Name Title Company City State/
Location
Race/
Ethnicity
Industry Primary Expertise Board Experience Profile
Katie Lawler
C-Level
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Chicago
IL
White/Caucasian
Industrials
Human Resources
Nonprofit
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Jaime Lee
CEO
Jamison Realty, Inc.
Los Angeles
CA
Asian/Pacific Islander
Real Estate
Operations
Nonprofit
VIEW
Kelly Lefferts
C-Level
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Tampa
FL
White/Caucasian
Travel/Hospitality
Legal
Nonprofit
VIEW
Nidhi Luthra
C-Level
Baxter
Chicago
IL
Asian/Pacific Islander
Healthcare
Cybersecurity
Nonprofit
VIEW
Laura Maness
Global CEO
Grey Group
New York
NY
White/Caucasian
Communication Services
Business Development
Nonprofit, Private
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Latanya Mapp
Former CEO
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)
Memphis
TN
Black/African American
Philanthropy
Business Development
Nonprofit, Private
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Lea Márquez Peterson
Commissioner
Arizona Corporation Commission
Tucson
AZ
Hispanic Latino
Energy
Other
Nonprofit, Private
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Heidi Matheys
Board Director
Velocity Auto Care, Former Valvoline, Inc.
Lexington
KY
White/Caucasian
Consumer Products
Business Transformation
Nonprofit, Private
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Chandra McCormack
C-Level
Channel Advisory
Dallas
TX
Asian/Pacific Islander
Consumer Products
Finance
Nonprofit, Private
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Ying McGuire
CEO
National Minority Supplier Development Council
Austin
TX
Asian/Pacific Islander
Nonprofit
Technology
Nonprofit
VIEW
Alexandra Menke
C-Level
Google
New York
NY
White/Caucasian
Financial Services
Finance
Private
VIEW
Angela Michael
C-Level
Multiple F10
Carmel
IN
Black/African American
Consumer Products
Business Development
Nonprofit, Private
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Tricia Montalvo Timm
C-Suite Executive
Looker Data Sciences (acquired by Google)
Bay Area
CA
Hispanic Latino
Technology
IPO/Mergers and Acquisitions
Private
VIEW
Kate Motonaga
C-Level
Public Library of Science
Temecula
CA
White/Caucasian
Other
Enterprise Risk Management
Nonprofit, Private
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Bhanu Patil
Chief Credit Officer
New York
NY
Asian/Pacific Islander
Financial Services
Finance
Nonprofit, Private
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Sharon Paul
C-Level

Fulshear
TX
White/Caucasian
Energy
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nonprofit
VIEW
Diana Plazas-Trowbridge
SVP
Marriott International
Bethesda
MD
Hispanic Latino
Travel/Hospitality
Marketing/Public Relations
Nonprofit
VIEW
Joanna Popper
C-Level
CAA
Los Angeles
CA
White/Caucasian
Media/Entertainment
Technology and Marketing
Private
VIEW
Maria Prince
Head of ESG Global Procurement
DuPont
Houston
TX
Black/African American
Industrials
Operations
Nonprofit
VIEW
Joy Randels
CEO
Prowess Group
Bradenton
FL
Other
Technology
Cybersecurity
Nonprofit, Private
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Nicole Reich
CEO
BNP Paribas Cardif
Mexico City
MX
Hispanic Latino
Financial Services
Finance
Nonprofit, Private
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Michelle Rider
Endeavor Managment
Plano
TX
Black/African American
Healthcare
Marketing/Public Relations
Nonprofit, Private
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Safia Rizvi
CEO
CILA Therapeutics
Boston
MA
Asian/Pacific Islander
Biotechnology
Product Development
Nonprofit, Private
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Daniah Robertson
C-Level
Sodexo Corporate Services and Energy US
Kissimmee
FL
Black/African American
Energy
Finance
Nonprofit, Private
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Marta Ronquillo Newhart
C-Level
APCO International Advisory Council & former Westinghouse, Medtronic, Johnson Controls and Boeing
Boulder
CO
Hispanic Latino
Energy
Marketing/Public Relations
Nonprofit, Private
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Lucy Rutishauser
C-Level
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Timonium
MD
White/Caucasian
Communication Services
Finance
Nonprofit, Private
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Elvira Sanchez Chapa
C-Level Independent Board Member

Queretaro
MX
Hispanic Latino
Technology
Cybersecurity
Nonprofit, Private
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Sandra Sanchez-Oldenhage
CEO
PharmAdvice / BizAdvice
Huixquilucan
MX
Hispanic Latino
Healthcare
Operations
Nonprofit, Private
VIEW
Krista Satterthwaite
SVP
HPE
Houston
TX
Black/African American
Technology
Operations
Private
VIEW
Monigo Saygbay-Hallie
Denny's Inc.
Frisco
TX
Prefer not to self identify
Consumer Products
Human Resources
Nonprofit
VIEW
Joanne Schroeder
VP
Arcadis
Silverado
CA
Middle Eastern
Industrials
Other
Nonprofit, Private
VIEW
Lillian Schumacher
CEO
Tiffin University
Tiffin
OH
Middle Eastern
Education/Academia
Business Development/Operations
Nonprofit, Private
VIEW
Veronica Hinojosa Segura, NACD, D.C.
C-Level
University of Texas System
Austin
TX
Hispanic Latino
Education/Academia
Finance
Nonprofit, Private
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Jocelyn Seng
Major General (Ret.)
USAF
Alexandria
VA
White/Caucasian
Government
Product Development
Nonprofit
VIEW
Lara Shewchuk
C-Level
Architech
Toronto
CAN
Other
Technology
Finance
Nonprofit, Private
VIEW
Tessie Shih
SVP
Capital Fund Management
New York
NY
Asian/Pacific Islander
Financial Services
Business Development
Nonprofit
VIEW
Amy Shore
C-Level
Nationwide Insurance
Columbus
OH
White/Caucasian
Financial Services
Operations
Nonprofit
VIEW
Maureen Short
C-Level
Upbound Group (formerly Rent-A-Center)
Dallas
TX
White/Caucasian
Consumer Products
Finance
Nonprofit
VIEW
Barbara Shurtleff
C-Level
SAIC
Washington
DC
Asian/Pacific Islander
Technology
Cybersecurity
Nonprofit, Private
VIEW
Eileen Simon
Mastercard
Purchase
NY
Prefer not to self identify
Financial Services
Legal
Private
VIEW
Leah Solivan
CEO
Fuel Capital / TaskRabbit
San Francisco
CA
Hispanic Latino
Technology
Technology
Nonprofit, Private
VIEW
Marie Sylla Dixon
SVP
Albertsons Companies
Bethesda
MD
Black/African American
Government
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nonprofit
VIEW
Theresa Szczurek
CEO
Technology and Management Solutions, LLC
Boulder
CO
White/Caucasian
Technology
Cybersecurity
Private
VIEW
Laura Tapia
Independent
Mexico City
MX
Prefer not to self identify
Consumer Products
Marketing/Advertising
Private
VIEW
Maureen Tarantello
CEO
CoachMaureen
Dallas
TX
White/Caucasian
Financial Services
Human Resources
Nonprofit
VIEW
Andrea Terrassa
C-Level
Dentsu
Summit
NJ
Hispanic Latino
Communication Services
Operations
Private
VIEW
Mary Thompson
Private Board Director and Former CEO
Bonduelle Fresh Americas (formerly Ready Pac Foods)
Pasadena
CA
White/Caucasian
Food and Agriculture
Strategy and Business Development
Nonprofit, Private
VIEW
Tracy Ting
C-Level
Encore Capital Group
San Diego
CA
Asian/Pacific Islander
Financial Services
Human Resources
Nonprofit
VIEW
Linda Urrutia-Varhall
Major General (Ret.)
Retired Military
Colorado Springs
CO
Hispanic Latino
Government
Operations
Nonprofit
VIEW
Janeen Uzzell
CEO
NSBE: National Society of Black Engineers
Washington
DC
Asian/Pacific Islander
Nonprofit
Technology
Nonprofit
VIEW

Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech

Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.

Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

Designed for aspiring and newly appointed directors, this session offers practical guidance on how to step confidently into your first boardroom. Learn what to expect in early meetings, how to contribute with purpose, and how to quickly build credibility and trust among seasoned peers. Gain insight into board dynamics, unspoken protocols, and the critical questions new directors should be ready to ask and answer.

Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

In this tactical, director-focused session, participants will engage in case-based exercises to dissect real campaigns and pressure scenarios. From activist letters to proxy fights, explore how boards can craft strategic responses that reinforce governance integrity, protect corporate reputation, and align with long-term priorities. Walk away with actionable tactics and frameworks to strengthen board preparedness in the face of growing investor scrutiny.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism

As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.

Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy

As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.

Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience

This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.