9AM PDT | 11AM CDT | 12PM EDT
If you're ready to join a board, but aren't sure how to find the one that's the best fit for you, don't miss this event.
Event Details
Sponsored by Booth, the Law School, and the College, this event is a how-to for securing a non-profit board position with an insider's view from U of C alums on what to expect once you do.
We will be joined by Cynthia Remec, Executive Director of BoardAssist, the only no-fee board placement program in New York City. BoardAssist is a non-profit itself, with hundreds of board choices in the arts, the environment, and social justice reform. And it takes a personalized approach to helping you find just the right fit for you. While BoardAssist's opportunities are local, national, and international, most are based in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Program
12:00 PM-12:40 PM: Moderated discussion and Q&A with Cynthia
12:40 PM-12:55 PM: Six breakout groups led by U of C alums who currently serve on boards
12:55 PM-1:00 PM: Event concludes as breakout groups wrap up
Speaker Profiles
Cindy Machles (Moderator) '82
MBA, Booth
Cynthia Remec (Speaker)
Executive Director, BoardAssist
https://boardassist.org
Peter Nager (Panelist) '83
JD/MBA, University of Chicago
Gurjot Sidhu (Panelist) '93
BA, University of Chicago; MBA, Booth
Sara Toussaint (Panelist) '00
BA, University of Chicago; MBA, NYU
Vera Aronow (Panelist) '76
BA, University of Chicago; Graduate Program, UCLA
Brian Egger (Panelist) '92
MBA, Booth
Richard Freeman (Panelist) '77
MBA, Booth
Questions
Cindy Machles, '82
917-453-9760