On-Demand Virtual Programs

Honoree Panel Discussion

During this panel, DirectWomen’s 2022 honorees discussed their board journeys. Our distinguished panelists discussed their own search processes, the challenges they faced, and the strategies

A View from First-Time Corporate Board Directors

During this webinar, attendees heard from directors who have recent experience searching for their first corporate board roles. Panelists discussed their own search processes, the challenges they faces, and the strategies that ultimately helped them land their first board seats.

A View from the Nominating and Governance Committee

During this webinar, attendees heard from directors currently serving on their boards’ Nominating and Governance Committees. Panelists discussed the board selection process, the skills matrix, and how the Nom & Gov Committee ultimately finds new directors.

Gateway to Corporate Board Service: Demystifying the Experience

Looking for a window into the boardroom? During this webinar, our distinguished panelists offered their insights into “the room where it happens.” Attendees left the program with a clear understanding of how to evaluate board service opportunities, and how to be a savvy and effective board member once in the boardroom.

Power Chat with Former Honoree Pamela L. Carter

In this 45-minute Power Chat, 2018 Sandra Day O’Connor Board Excellence Award Honoree and corporate board director Pamela L. Carter sat down for a candid conversation with DirectWomen Board Member and Past Chair, Roberta D. Liebenberg.

Why Corporate Board Diversity is More Important Than Ever

Research reveals that companies with women board members, particularly those with three or more women board members, financially outperform, on average, those with fewer or no women board members. In the era of COVID-19, board diversity is more important now than ever before.

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Maria C. Green

Maria Green retired as senior vice president and general counsel of Ingersoll Rand plc (IR) on June 28, 2019.  She joined IR in November 2015 and was responsible for all

Susan Harte

Susan Harte is an independent member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Chair of the ESG Committee of SusGlobal (“SNRG”), an industrial, environmental and agricultural biotechnology company focused

Elisse B. Walter

Elisse B. Walter was appointed Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission by President George W. Bush and served beginning in July 2008. She was designated the 30th Chairman of