When Women Join Boards, Everyone Wins
We Win
Increased visibility, influence, and impact
Greater access to leaders and decision-makers
Skills beyond what we do in our operational roles
Strengthened capabilities like governance, financial analysis, and strategic guidance
Shaping decisions and policies
Organizations Win
Greater profitability
A more cohesive governing body, stronger relationships and collaboration
Better ESG performance
Higher returns on equity & higher valuations
A lower likelihood of shareholder dissent
Accelerate Your Board Path
Join a curated ecosystem of leaders preparing to expand their impact through board service.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re qualified but you’re still not being tapped, you’re not wrong, you’re just missing the map.
Joining a board doesn’t just happen.
Women who join boards have real conversations, reflection and access to leaders who have been there and done that.
When you’re ready to be board-positioned, Board of AdviseHERS is your next step.
Join A Board Community Ready to Champion You
The Live Cohort
Board of AdviseHERS brings structure, access, and insight to a process that is typically opaque.
Through a high-caliber cohort experience, you’ll engage directly with women who are navigating this transition in real time—alongside experts who have successfully built nonprofit and for-profit board portfolios across sectors.
BoA is not about adding more to your résumé.
It’s about being prepared when opportunities are in motion.
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The live cohort moves you from “interested in serving or expanding” to strategically prepared and positioned for the next step in your board journey.
Inside, you will:
Understand how board opportunities are sourced and secured
Refine how your leadership translates to board-level value
Get introduced to industry leaders and expand your network
Build governance capabilities with an expert curriculum and resources from board leaders
Strengthen your personal brand positioning for board service
Participate in a simulated board interview experience
Complete personalized board candidate assets
Your evolution doesn’t stop when the cohort ends. You’ll continue with ongoing access to content, coaches, and a powerful community of AdviseHERs who are committed to opening doors for one another.
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$3,500 covers the cost of participation and lifetime membership to the Light Her Way community.
Lived Experience, Real Impact
Samantha Carroll, MBA, Co-Founder
“For a long time, I felt like the process of joining a board was a secret code that so many of my colleagues, partners, and fellow leaders were trying to decipher. It’s time we started a new conversation.”
Committee Chair & Member, KHN, education-based nonprofit
Planning Steering Committee Member, Arts Advisory Member, NHSD Public School District
Leadership & Governance Committee Lead, Georgetown University Hoya Social Impact Alliance
Women’s Committee, Philadelphia250
Annette Blum Pearson, MBA, PCC, CPIC, Co-Founder
“There is immense opportunity for scalable and sustainable growth when there is diversity at the board table. It’s so rewarding to support women with the tools, connections, and confidence that they need as they travel their unique path to the boardroom.”
Trustee, International Coaching Federation Foundation
Committee Chair, UCLA Anderson Alumni Board of Directors
President Emeritus, UCLA Anderson Women Alumni
“I am proud to be part of the Board of AdviseHers because while women are continuing to make strides for equality in the workplace, we still have a long way to go before breaking the glass ceiling, and I want to assist any way I can.”
Words From Our AdviseHERS
“It is my honor and pleasure to be an advisor to this amazing organization. Thank you for your beautiful post and for all you’re doing to advance women into board positions and to help grow their impact and their careers.”