Business Metrics
The greater the proportion of women on a board, the higher the likelihood of superior financial performance. A 2023 study by McKinsey & Company reveals that companies with over 30% women on their boards achieve a remarkable 48% higher profitability compared to their peers.
But the reality is that female representation remains underrepresented on corporate boards.
Board Representation
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Women hold only 29% of public corporate board seats in the U.S.
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Only 17% of private company board seats are held by women.
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Companies with 30%+ women on boards see 48% higher profitability.
(Source: McKinsey & Company, 2023)
Welcome to Boardvance:
Empowering Women to #SeizeTheSeat
Boardvance is dedicated to bridging the critical gap for women aspiring to their first corporate board positions. Our ecosystem of proprietary programs, mentorship and exclusive networking opportunities helps women confidently navigate the path during their board journey.
About Us
Message from the Founder & CEO
“I founded Boardvance with one goal: to ensure that no woman stands alone in her journey to boardroom leadership. The road to your first corporate board seat is often unstructured and isolating, but Boardvance provides the strategy, mentorship, network, and a caring community to make it achievable. Together, we’re building a movement where leadership potential meets opportunity.”
– Dita Shemke, Founder & Executive Director
The Problem We're Solving
Boardvance prepares and propels women to make the leap into corporate board service.
The business case is clear: companies perform better when women are in leadership roles.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: We exist to bridge the gap for women on the cusp of corporate board directorship through advanced learning, strategic networking, and robust support systems. We aim to meaningfully increase the representation of women in board roles across business and industry, with a special emphasis on those who are one to five years away from their first board appointment.
Mission
We exist to bridge the gap for women on the cusp of corporate board directorship through advanced learning, strategic networking, and robust support systems. We aim to meaningfully increase the representation of women in board roles across business and industry, with a special emphasis on those who are one to five years away from their first board appointment.
Vision
To accelerate diversity and inclusion in boardrooms by empowering and equipping qualified female professionals with advanced tools, proprietary resources, accountability, and support critical to securing their first corporate board seats.
Values
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Empowerment: We believe in empowering women with knowledge, resources and support to achieve their leadership potential.
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Inclusivity: We are committed to creating opportunities for all women and advocating for equitable representation in the boardroom.
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Integrity: Transparency, honesty and ethical practices underpin our actions and decisions.
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Collaboration: We foster a culture of collaboration, building strong networks that support and uplift women on their journey to the boardroom.
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Innovation: Developing bold, creative approaches that equip women to pursue board roles and thrive in governance confidently.
Our Journey and What Sets Us Apart
For aspiring female leaders within one to five years of their first board role, Boardvance offers an all-inclusive, tailored pathway to board directorship, different from what other organizations provide.
Boardvance was founded to bridge the gap many qualified women face during the critical period before landing their first board seat. Our innovative ecosystem offers holistic support through our proprietary Navigator Mastermind program and curated alliances, as well as targeted mentorship and networking opportunities via Inner Circle alumni groups, Inside the Boardroom events, and executive roundtable sessions.
Taken together, the Boardvance ecosystem provides members an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate while forming strong connections in small group settings. This continuous cycle only ends after a member finally lands a board seat. Once seated, members will continue to serve as role models and mentors to those who are still on their pathway to the boardroom.
