Cancer Support Community Greater PhiladelphiaChairperson of the Board
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2022Greater PhiladelphiaI played a pivotal role in the governance and strategic direction of an organization. My primary responsibility was to ensure that the board operated effectively, facilitating discussions, guiding decision-making processes, and maintaining a focus on the organization's mission and strategic goals. This included setting agendas for board meetings, leading discussions, and ensuring all directors were appropriately informed and engaged in decision-making. I was also a key liaison between the board and the organization's executive management, often representing the board's views to the CEO and ensuring effective communication in both directions. I also played a significant role in board composition and development, including identifying and recruiting new board members, overseeing board evaluations, and facilitating ongoing education and training for directors. Helped ensure that the board adhered to legal and ethical standards and that governance best practices were followed. Finally, when called upon, I was a public face of the board, representing the organization at official events and in interactions with donors, employees, volunteers, and the broader community in an attempt to build and maintain trust and credibility with these key groups. Overall, the chairperson's role is to provide leadership and direction to the board, ensuring it works effectively and cohesively in the best interests of the organization and its stakeholders.