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Firstboard.io Launches New York Chapter

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Firstboard.io® Launches New York Chapter, Expanding on Mission to Drive Shareholder Value Through Boardroom Diversity.

New York, NY May 28, 2024– Firstboard.io, a collective of influential women technology business leaders, is excited to announce the launch of its New York Chapter. This new Chapter marks a significant expansion in Firstboard.io's efforts to enhance company performance and shareholder value through diversity in boardrooms.

The Firstboard.io New York Chapter will serve as a vital hub for connecting members with forward-thinking companies in one of the world's most dynamic business environments.

Firstboard.io's membership encompasses a diverse range of experience, spanning from startup companies to industry-leading Fortune 50 corporations across multiple sectors.

"Launching the New York Chapter is a crucial step towards broadening our impact and deepening our commitment to diversity and excellence in technology leadership and board governance," said Rita Scroggin, Founder of Firstboard.io.

"New York's vibrant tech scene provides the perfect backdrop for advancing our mission."

As Firstboard.io continues to expand, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of promoting diversity of perspectives and fostering excellence in the boardroom. The New York Chapter is just the latest example of Firstboard.io's commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable tech industry.

Firstboard.io’s New York Chapter will continue the development of our ecosystem, events, and partnerships throughout the East Coast.

Founding Members of the Firstboard.io new Chapter include:

Laura Clayton McDonnell, Diane Tryneski, Reena Tiwari, Alexa Raad, Laureen Smith, Melissa Sherman, Ejieme Eromosele,Katya Laviolette, Tami Rosen, Rachel Lovejoy, Caroline Pan,Nitya Ruff, Maya Ber Lerner, Anica Godwin Staunton,Denise Hayman, Samiksha Khanna,Shelley Westman,Tracy Harris,Wendy Walasek,Tracy Hansen,Karen Pugliese, Christine Sandler, Diane deCordova,Zenobia Godschalk,Valerie Darling,Sue Bergamo

About Firstboard.io:

Firstboard.io is a curated collective of influential women technology business leaders who currently serve on corporate boards or are board-qualified. Our members are proven executives and board directors with deep expertise in driving growth strategies across various industry verticals, from startups to publicly-traded innovators. By facilitating connections between these accomplished leaders and forward-thinking organizations, Firstboard.io cultivates a powerful ecosystem that fosters diversity of thought and governance excellence within boardrooms.

For more information on how to find your next Board Director and the Firstboard.io mission, please visit: https://www.firstboard.io/


Contact: contact@firstboard.io