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On Motherhood, Advocacy, and Changing the World

July 15, 2018May 29, 2018 by Olga

Olga

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

June 30, 2018May 29, 2018 by Cathrin Stickney

Cathrin Stickney

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

June 15, 2018May 28, 2018 by Olga

Olga

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

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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)

May 29, 2018May 30, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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.

It’s Not Just You: Opportunities For Women Are Rare

May 15, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

Olga

Notes to my (legal) self.

You’re In The Room, Now What? 7 More Board Diversity Arguments For In-House Counsel

May 1, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

Olga

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

April 15, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

Olga

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

March 30, 2018March 11, 2018 by Olga

Olga

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

March 15, 2018 by Olga

Olga

Final-Fact Sheet SB 984 Women on Boards

Women Serve on Boards’ Panel at the Women’s Leadership Summit

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Olga

Olga

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”

March 1, 2018January 23, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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)

February 28, 2018May 29, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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

February 13, 2018January 23, 2018 by Olga

Olga

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

February 1, 2018January 23, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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

January 16, 2018January 17, 2018 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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

January 15, 2018December 19, 2017 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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

January 5, 2018December 21, 2017 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

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…

Women Serve on Boards is Proposing Legislation!

December 19, 2017December 21, 2017 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

Through our efforts, we have successfully influenced companies to add more women to their board of directors. We have also increased awareness among women about their potential for being a board candidate and engaged them in starting their board journey. We want to continue advocating by going directly to the…

Caesars Entertainment Appoints Marilyn Spiegel to Its Board After Re-structuring

December 15, 2017December 23, 2017 by Kacee Taylor

Kacee Taylor

We are excited to spread the news of Marilyn Spiegel's appointment to Caesars Entertainment's Board of Directors! Over the past year, Women Serve on Boards has urged Caesars Entertainment and other F500 companies that have zero women on their boards to make board diversity a priority. We are thrilled that Caesars' leaders…

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