Accomplished board member and c-suite leader with a track record of driving innovation, growth and brand building via new product development, strategic partnerships and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Board member for ESOP, B-Corp, retail, venture capital, media and non-profit organizations, with experience in new growth markets, crisis management, internal investigations, succession planning, CEO search, as well as talent, culture, DEI and compensation. Passionate about sustainable capitalism and the levers that drive long term value creation.

Advisor to boards and management teams focused on board evaluations, board/c-suite relations, the board’s role in strategy oversight and governance best practices. Frequent speaker, author, and podcast guest on topics including sustainable capitalism, digital transformation, board diversity, culture, and competitive disruption.

Chief Strategy and Member Engagement Officer at the Athena Alliance leading strategic growth, brand, multi-stakeholder initiatives and thought leadership. Built and oversee the Athena Academy, including signature Modern Board Readiness Course and Unleash Your Impact focused on executive excellence.

Former President and Chief Strategy Officer for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Led the organization’s renaissance as a thought leader on emerging issues ranging from cyber, digital transformation and competitive disruption to talent/future of work, ESG, diversity, and culture. Oversaw a team of 30, P&L of $15m, drove a 400% increase in departmental revenue and doubled membership.

Conceived of, designed and launched the NACD.DC Directorship Certification program, which has certified more than 1,700 board members, created a significant new source of revenue and has transformed the governance landscape. Led growth through strategic partnerships and multi-stakeholder engagement with a wide range of thought leaders from CEOs, investors and board members to futurists, government officials and NGO heads. Served as public face of and spokesperson for the organization at national events, industry conferences and in the media.

Award-winning writer, director, and producer with credits including the feature documentary MINE, which won the Audience Award at the 2009 SXSW Film Festival, and dozens of shows for PBS, History Channel, and Discovery Channel. Created engaging and impactful content for a range of audiences and stakeholders. Past clients include Apple, Sony, Acura and The Gap.