This Is What Needs To Change About Corporate Board Service
This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. Notes to my (legal) self.
Women Serve on Boards Speaks at Dropbox
Olga Mack and Kacee Taylor had the privilege of speaking at Dropbox HQ to a room packed full of men and women interested in learning about board service. They discussed how to prepare for one's board journey and some initial steps to take before starting. Special thanks to Jessica Chang…
On Motherhood, Advocacy, and Changing the World
This article was originally published on The Expat Woman. As Mother’s Day approaches, we are excited to chat with Olga V. Mack, an incredible professional and mother. Olga V. Mack is a startup advisor, nationally-recognized author, public speaker, an award-winning general counsel, women’s advocate, and entrepreneur. She is an inspiration and…
Why Women on Boards Matter
The past year has seen women make strides toward gender parity in many sectors, including business, politics, and Hollywood, to name just a few. But although we are making progress in many areas, the biggest gender gaps are still at the top, especially in the board and C-suite levels. Women…
Is Government Board Service For You? Consider These 4 Key Benefits
This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. From women to scientists to millennials(and professionals who are all three!), more and more groups are getting involved in government. Although not everyone is eager to run for office, there is another way to get involved that is less intensive, but just…
Olga Testifies Before the California Senate Judiciary Committee
Women Serve on Boards' founder, Olga Mack, testified before the California Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Senate Bill 984. In the testimony, she discussed the benefits of women serving on government boards and giving them leadership opportunities. Her key points included: One: Government service often garners public visibility and may…
Women Serve on Boards’ Newsletter (May 2018)
Stay up to date with all of Women Serve on Boards’ progress. We just released another newsletter featuring Olga's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Kacee and Olga's visit to Dropbox, and more tips on how to develop your strategic plan for joining a Board.
You’re In The Room, Now What? 7 More Board Diversity Arguments For In-House Counsel
This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. As I discussed in my previous article, in-house counsel wield the unique power of being in the same room as their CEOs and chairpersons. In addition to their roles as attorneys and risk managers, many in-house counsel are also decision makers…
You’re In The Room, Now What? 7 Board Diversity Arguments For In-House Counsel
This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on Above the Law. In-house counsel wield the unique power of being in the same room as their CEOs and chairpersons. In addition to their roles as attorneys and risk managers, many in-house counsel are also decision makers and influencers. Because in-house…
Everything I Need To Know About Being On A Fortune 500 Board I Learned In 7th Grade
Some may say the hardest part about 7th grade is dealing with social pressures from your peers. Everyone is beginning to explore who they are and who they might want to be. This time period includes friends coming and going as well as interests in others beyond friends. Finding one's…
Women Serve on Boards Helps with California Senate Bill 984 to Ensure Gender Parity on Government Boards and Commissions
Final-Fact Sheet SB 984 Women on Boards
Women Serve on Boards’ Panel at the Women’s Leadership Summit
Women Serve on Boards is hosting a panel at The Expat Woman's EMPOWERED - Women's Leadership Summit on March 24. This exciting one-day summit will bring together over 1,000 phenomenal leaders, influencers, innovators and rising stars from a range of professions, on the occasion of International Women’s Day and Women’s…
Unraveling Pink podcast “Watch out for each other w/ Olga Mack”
Women Serve on Boards' Olga Mack was featured on the Unraveling Pink podcast where she shares her story of a "male ally" moment. This podcast series offer stories about how men have been good allies to women, so we can offer some concrete examples of how men can help break down…
Women Serve on Boards’ Newsletter (February 2018)
Stay up to date with all of Women Serve on Boards’ progress. We just released another newsletter featuring Olga's new book and work on proposed California legislation to increase female representation on all appointed state boards and commissions.
All In the Family: Linda Mayer’s Guide to Family Business Boards
This article was written by Olga Mack, originally published on ACC Docket. Linda Mayer has served as an executive or board member with several privately-owned companies. Mayer has a deep understanding of consumer behavior and how to strategize to meet market demand. She leverages this skillset into a successful board…
All [A]Board: Your Journey to Becoming a Corporate Director
Women Serve on Boards' Olga Mack has published a book to help those interested join a corporate board! Directors, chairmen, CEOs, recruiters, and other professionals who assist boards all reveal that becoming a corporate director is a real journey. The process can take one to five years. It involves a…
California State Treasurer Calls for More Diversity on Corporate Boards
In November, the Office of the Treasurer sent a letter to the state pension funds calling for more diversity on corporate boards. Women Serve on Boards is in full support of this letter. It was written in light of all the women stepping forward across the nation to address sexual…
TEDxWomen & Women Serve on Boards
The TedWomen 2017 Conference was themed "Bridges" and featured more than 40 speakers and performers over three days. The TED Talks were broadcasted in real time to more than 200 simultaneous TEDxWomen events held in more than 60 countries in 160 cities around the world. Olga Mack participated in TedxWomen…
Holly Frontier Welcomes Two Women to its Board of Directors
We are excited to spread the news of Anne-Marie Ainsworth and Anna Catalano’s appointment to Holly Frontier’s Board of Directors! Over the past year, Women Serve on Boards has urged Holly Frontier and other F500 companies that have zero women on their boards to make board diversity a priority. We are thrilled…