Ask Athena: Am I too old to serve on a board?

Aspiring board members often count themselves out because they feel like they don’t fit the mold. For some, their stumbling block may be their age. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I too old to serve on a board?”, keep reading: you’re in the right place.

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