We're sharing AHA moments from Ask Her Anything | Nov 14 2025: Building your board blueprint

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our monthly Ask Her Anything panel session!

Our phenomenal panelists spoke from the heart and shared so many valuable lessons and tips, it was hard to keep up!

We are especially grateful to:

• Koma Gandy
  • Founder: Cotton Tree Strategic Advisory
  • Board Member: Women’s Elite Rugby, USA Rugby, Bronx Arts Ensemble, Play Rugby USA
• Laurie Siegel
  • Leadership Advisor & Former Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Board Member: CECO Environmental Corporation, Direct Relief, FactSet, (formerly) Lumen Technologies
• SK Lee
  • Founder + Executive Coach, Investor & LP Startup Hunter​
  • Board Leadership: Kide Science, Bumo, Mathigon, California Parks Foundation

As corporate leaders and seasoned board directors, our speakers shared how they decided to join their first boards and what they did that enabled them to make that intention a reality.

Edua Lena moderated an action oriented conversation that engaged and inspired participants to take their first step towards board leadership. Here are a few lessons from our panelists:

Our next AHA session will be in January 2026:

🤔 Increase your impact

​​Details coming soon!

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