Board Fundamentals

Next Virtual Workshop: Wed, Sept. 7, 8:30-10 am PT

Board Fundamentals Empowers You to Start Your Board Journey Today.

During this 1.5-hour workshop, you will gain insight into how boards operate, review the types of boards and board committees, and the roles and responsibilities of a board director. You will also align your professional expertise with what boards search for in potential candidates and identify the required skills to confidently map your path to the boardroom.

Identify skills, experience and expertise to hone your intent.

Meet leadership peers in a diverse, collaborative and supportive community.

Engage with experienced instructors and board directors teaching the course.

What you'll learn

1.5-Hour Workshop Agenda

Workshop fee: $250

WEDNESDAYS: 8:30 – 10:00 am PT | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 pm ET

Gain foundational knowledge to launch your corporate board journey and understand what boards look for in a highly qualified candidate.

Learn the roles and responsibilities of board directors
Understand how to qualify for a board seat

Inventory your skills and expertise
Develop your board service intention statement

Our Speakers

Faculty

Margaret Jenkins Corporate Director and Chair

Kohl’s Corp, Citi Trends Corp., Prisma Health

Faculty

Pegi Matsuda, MA, CFRE Nonprofit Board Director

Onboard – Business & Community Consulting

Susan Morisato Retired President, Medicare Supplement

UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement

Malli Gero Co-Founder & Vice Chair

50/50 Women on Boards

Jackie Seto Principal

Side People Consulting

Patricia Lizarraga Managing Partner

Hypatia Capital

Faculty

Terry Bayer Independent Board Member

Terry Bayer

Faculty

Stephanie Sonnabend Co-Founder & Chair

50/50 Women on Boards

Who Should Attend?

Women who want to learn the board basics and launch their corporate board journey within a supportive, diverse community led by accomplished board directors from all industries.