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Mentorship Program

A Mentorship Program Designed for Your Board Success

Connecting accomplished executives seeking their first board role with experienced corporate directors to prepare for board service.

Currently available in Mexico City, with Lisbon launching April 2026.

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Program Overview

First piloted in Mexico City, our mentorship program demonstrated strong outcomes supporting executives pursuing their first corporate, private, or nonprofit board role.

Building on that success, 50/50 Women on Boards is expanding the program globally, beginning with the launch of the Portugal cohort at the Lisbon Conversation on Board Leadership.

Why Mentorship Matters

Board seats are secured not only through credentials, but through relationships, visibility and strategic guidance.

33% of participants in the first cohort secured board or governance roles.

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Program Highlights

Professional Development

1:1 mentorship combined with the Get on Board™ intensive workshop

Community & Networking

Connections with leaders through group sessions and City Conversations on Board Leadership events

Strategic Check-ins

Mid-program reviews to assess growth and refine your board readiness strategy

Tangible Outcomes

A clear personal brand statement, polished board profile, and leadership positioning

Program Locations

Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City

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Lisbon

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Who Should Join

  • Senior-level women leaders with extensive executive experience
  • Executives pursuing corporate, private, or nonprofit board opportunities, whether seeking their first role or expanding their board portfolio
  • Professionals with a proven track record in their field
  • Commitment to fully engage in mentorship, training, and networking opportunities

Are you interested in becoming a mentor?

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PREVIOUSLY 2020 WOMEN ON BOARDS

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.

Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin

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.

Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego

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.

Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends

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.

Speakers include: Rodger Baker