Tag: governance

Dianne M. Stains, PhD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR: Empowering People, Transforming Organizations, Creating Lasting Impact

I am excited to share my professional biography, which reflects a career spanning more than 45 years in human resources, healthcare leadership, organizational development, business strategy, and personal growth. Throughout my journey, I have been passionate about helping individuals unlock their potential, developing leaders, and creating workplace cultures where people and organizations can thrive. Today, I continue that mission through Empowrd4Change, empowering others to pursue growth, leadership, and meaningful impact.

Dr. Gregory Baeker: Building Place-Based Cultural Economies and Resilient Communities

After nearly five decades working at the intersection of culture, urban planning, heritage, and economic development, I am honored to share my professional biography. My career has taken me from museums and heritage policy in Canada to international leadership roles with governments, UNESCO-related initiatives, and cultural development projects around the world. I remain passionate about helping communities, organizations, and leaders understand the power of culture, place, and strategic planning to create lasting impact.

Teresa Graham: Helping Organizations Thrive Through Experience, Insight, and Service

I’m excited to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 35 years of leadership experience across healthcare, wellness, customer success, operations, sales, and business development. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to lead talented teams, build strong client relationships, drive organizational growth, and contribute to businesses focused on serving people and creating lasting value. As I continue expanding my board service journey, I look forward to applying my experience, leadership, and passion for helping organizations succeed.

Lucille Britz

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and leadership experience across cybersecurity, telecommunications, banking transformation, and strategic business leadership. Over the past three decades, I’ve had the privilege of leading transformational initiatives, mentoring future leaders, and contributing to organizations navigating growth, governance, and digital evolution across global markets. I remain passionate about creating meaningful impact, empowering others through knowledge sharing, and supporting organizations through strategic leadership and innovation. Here is my biography.

Michael T. Scott: Creating Stronger Businesses Through Operational and Financial Expertise

I’m excited to share my professional executive biography, which highlights my 25+ year journey in finance leadership, operational transformation, supply chain strategy, and value creation across leading global consumer packaged goods organizations including Hain Celestial, KIND Snacks, Honeywell, Mondelēz International, and Kraft Foods. I’m passionate about helping organizations drive growth, improve operational performance, and build strong leadership cultures while continuing to mentor and support future business leaders.

Navin Sharma: Guiding Organizations Through Complexity with Discipline, Insight, and Purpose

I’m pleased to share my professional executive biography, which reflects my journey across enterprise risk management, investment oversight, financial services leadership, and strategic governance. Over the past 26+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with exceptional organizations including BlackRock, T. Rowe Price, The Hartford/HIMCO, and Fitch Solutions while contributing to the evolution of risk management, investment analytics, and leadership development. I’m grateful for the mentors, colleagues, and teams who have been part of this journey and look forward to continuing to support organizations through strategic insight, disciplined governance, and innovation.

Stephen Vann – Board Member • Advisor • Entrepreneur • Investor

After more than three decades working across entrepreneurship, investing, real estate, technology, sustainability, and the performing arts, I’m honored to share a biography that reflects the journey, experiences, and leadership opportunities that have shaped my career. I remain passionate about advising founders, supporting innovative companies, and contributing meaningful value through board and advisory roles both in the U.S. and internationally. Here is my biography.

Wayne Fu: Helping Leaders Navigate Risk, Capital, and Opportunity

I am pleased to share my professional biography, which highlights my journey as a treasury, investment, and corporate finance leader with more than 27 years of experience across public, private, institutional, and international organizations. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to help organizations strengthen financial performance, navigate complex challenges, and create long-term value through strategic finance, investments, governance, and risk management. I remain passionate about advising leadership teams, mentoring others, and contributing to meaningful growth opportunities.

Christopher Fore: Building Stronger Schools, Stronger Teams, and Stronger Leaders

I am excited to share my professional biography, which reflects more than 30 years of experience in educational leadership, athletic administration, consulting, governance, and organizational development. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to serve students, educators, coaches, and organizations while focusing on leadership, service, strategic growth, and creating meaningful impact. I remain passionate about helping organizations strengthen performance, develop people, and achieve long-term success.

Marc J. Terlizzi: Building Strong Foundations Through Leadership, Innovation, and People

After more than 40 years in the footwear and apparel industry, I’m proud to share a professional biography that reflects my journey in manufacturing, operations, sourcing, executive leadership, and board service. Throughout my career with CAPEZIO and Ballet Makers Inc., I’ve had the opportunity to help scale operations globally, lead transformational growth initiatives, build strong teams, and contribute to both business success and community impact. I remain passionate about leadership, operational excellence, mentorship, and helping organizations grow strategically.

Brandon J. Cheslock, JD: Building Systems, Teams, and Governance Structures that Hold Steady Under Pressure While Protecting the People Depending on Them

I’m grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my work across healthcare regulatory strategy, enterprise risk, governance, and operational execution. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of leading within complex Medicaid and Marketplace environments where accountability, stability, and execution matter deeply. My focus has always been on building systems and leadership structures that hold under real-world pressure while supporting long-term organizational integrity. Here is my biography.

Kevin Jack: Guiding Organizations Through Risk, Technology, and Transformation

After more than 30 years serving in military leadership, cybersecurity, information warfare, and space operations, I’m honored to share my executive biography. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading global cyber initiatives, supporting multinational operations, mentoring future leaders, and helping organizations navigate complex security and technology challenges. As I continue this next chapter in executive and board leadership, I remain committed to strategic leadership, innovation, and building resilient organizations.

Corri Kulczytzky: Professional Services Executive 

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey across business transformation, customer experience, operational leadership, and enterprise strategy throughout more than 20 years of working with global Fortune 500 organizations. I’m passionate about helping organizations grow, driving meaningful transformation, mentoring others, and contributing through leadership and board service opportunities.

Joe Chwachka: Leadership Rooted in Accountability and Execution

I’m proud to share my executive biography, which highlights my journey through leadership, entrepreneurship, commercial real estate development, business operations, and advisory work across multiple industries. Over the past two decades, I’ve had the opportunity to lead incredible teams, build businesses, develop strategic partnerships, and contribute to organizations focused on long-term growth and operational excellence. I’m grateful for the experiences, relationships, and lessons that continue to shape my leadership approach today.

Cassandra Pickens Jewell, PMP: Awakening Possibility and Inspiring Purposeful Action in Others

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which reflects my journey in enterprise project management, operational leadership, governance, and mission-driven transformation across education, government consulting, and nonprofit sectors. Over the past 17+ years, I’ve had the privilege of leading complex initiatives, mentoring talented teams, and helping organizations align strategy with meaningful impact while embracing innovation and emerging technologies. I’m grateful for the experiences, relationships, and opportunities that have shaped my leadership journey.

Dr. Daniel Baetz: Leading Organizations through Transformation, Governance, and Values-Driven Strategic Impact

After more than four decades of leadership across nonprofit, humanitarian, governance, educational, and international organizations, I have taken time to reflect on the experiences, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped my professional journey. I remain passionate about organizational transformation, governance excellence, strategic leadership, and helping organizations navigate complex change with clarity and integrity. Here is my biography.