Women on Boards: The impact of board service on career advancement and ways you can maximize your opportunities

Panelists:

- Christine Mayer, President, GAR Foundation

- Erin Leppo Palmer, CFO & In-House Legal Counsel, Leppo Group, Inc.

- Kendra Philon, Vice President, Assurance Services Group, Meaden & Moore

- Shaleeta Smith, Director, Family Health, Summit County Public Health

While the data is clear that boards who are diverse are high-performing, more productive and drive higher results and revenue, there is also a case to be made about the positive impact board involvement can have on the individuals serving, particularly when it comes to women. Board service creates opportunities for individuals to strengthen their networks, learn different skills, and establish themselves as leaders separate and apart from their ‘day job.’ Today, women remain underrepresented on corporate and non-profit boards, a factor that contributes to the widening gap in gender equity regionally and across the nation.

During this panel conversation led by Dr. Jennifer Savitski, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Medical Director, PATH Center; and Chair of the Women’s Network Leadership Institute, we will feature four female leaders who will share their insights and perspectives relative to the ways that board service has positively impacted their career.

In addition to these insights, attendees will hear from Business Volunteers Unlimited regarding best practices to gain board service, position oneself for board service, and what it means to serve on a board. Whether you’re interested in board service or a seasoned board member, this session is sure to leave you with ideas, next steps and resources to enhance your work in this space.

The Women’s Network will also be launching a new Female Board Leadership Initiative at this event – you won’t want to miss it!

Breakfast is included. Space is limited.

Strong networks and access to other female leaders are core elements to the Women’s Network Leadership Institute’s philosophy to increase the number and impact of women in leadership in Greater Akron. To support this work, the Women’s Network Leadership Dialogue Series is designed to create access, relationships, and insight among attendees. Through a set of regular events featuring a deep dive dialogue with high-profile female leaders, attendees will learn more about the leader and her path to leadership; engage in dialogue about pertinent economic development or other topics; and also have the opportunity to meet and interact with the leader and the other female professionals and leaders in attendance as a foundation for the relationship building the WNLI believes is critical for success.

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