Our Boards
It takes a village. We’re thrilled for you to meet ours.
Meet our Advisory Board
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Claudia Shevitz
Advisory Board
Business Development, Team PlaymakerClaudia is an Account Executive at Team Playmaker, a Sports Sponsorship agency in New York City. Through strategy and client relations, she connects Fortune 500 and emerging brands with premier sports and entertainment properties, including New York Road Runners and Formula 1. Claudia is a former All-American lacrosse player from USC where she studied Public Relations.
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Zinzi Steele
Advisory Board
Consulting, Analysis GroupZinzi graduated from Middlebury College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Chinese. She works as an economic consulting analyst at Analysis Group in Boston, where she focuses on data analysis and applying data-driven insights to complex business and policy issues, as well as in litigation support. In her free time, she enjoys doing CrossFit, reading, and exploring Boston.
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Caitlyn Barber
Advisory Board
Investment Banking, RBCCaitlyn grew up in Seattle before attending Santa Clara University. She co-founded Women in Investment, a club dedicated to educating and preparing women for careers in high finance. She joined RBC as an investment banking analyst in the M&A group and lives in New York City.
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Eun Hae Lillig
Advisory Board
Investment Banking, Solomon BrothersEun Hae is an Investment Banking Analyst at Solomon Partners. She graduated summa cum laude from Kenyon College where she played varsity soccer. She brings a genuine commitment to mentorship and community.
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Gini Howell
Advisory Board
Marketing, BumbleGini studied Journalism and Sports Marketing at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where she built a strong foundation in storytelling, brand strategy, and audience engagement. At Bumble, she focuses on BFF, the company’s friendship app designed to help people build meaningful connections. Gini is passionate about creating campaigns and experiences that foster authentic relationships and bring communities together.
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Jane Scullion
Advisory Board
Investment Banking, CitiJane is an Investment Banking Analyst at Citi focused on the technology sector. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, she graduated from Santa Clara University. She is passionate about e-commerce enablement, creating art, and being outdoors.
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Sandy Chesterton
Advisory Board
Educator, John Burroughs SchoolSandy teaches math and physics, directs theater, directs fellow engagement, and serves on the admissions team. She works closely with high-achieving students, helping them learn to solve complex problems with confidence and competence.
Sandy graduated from Vanderbilt University, helped build ABC To CEO from the ground floor, and serves on the Young Friends Council of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Our Board of Directors
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Donna Brandin
EXPERIENCED BOARD MEMBER
Former EVP & CFO, Lightstone Group; Current Nuveen Board Member -
Lauren Herring
FOUNDER OF IMPACT GROUP
Founded the largest global female-owned career coaching company servicing over 200 Fortune 500 companies, specializing in women in leadership, member C-200, and coaching CEOs. Author of No Fear Allowed: A Story of Guts, Perseverance & Making An Impact. -
Jeane Hull
EXPERIENCED BOARD MEMBER
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Pooneh Mohajer
CEO TOKIDOKI
Co-Founder & CEO tokidoki; Co-founded Hard Candy sold to LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy). -
Nancy Ross
FORMER US DIRECTOR
Non-Profit Board Member & Community Builder; Former US Director International Peace Initiatives.
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Mirja Telzerow
HR DIRECTOR EUROPE KEARNEY
Member of Board Kearney Pension Trust Germany, Former Human Resources and Operations Director, Former Management Consultant
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Dr. Caroline von Ledebur
FORMER CEO
Former CEO of G100; Current Strategy Consultant. Background in Molecular Biology Research. Author of How to Run a Company: Lessons From Top Leaders of the CEO Academy.
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Lina Young
FORMER CIO
Former CIO Fortune 500; Current Enterprise Bank Board Member. Served on BOD of YWCA, Family Resources.
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Beth Chesterton
LEADERSHIP EXPERT, FACILITATOR, SPEAKER
Unlocks potential in leaders, teams, and organizations. Developed leadership talent at Citi, MasterCard, Equifax, Enterprise, and more. Keynote facilitator for women’s conferences including TED VIP, Kearney, Business Journal, Women on the Rise, and NAWBO. At ABC to CEO, she leads curriculum development, facilitation, and manages the team behind the experience.
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Sharon Fiehler
FOUNDER & BOARD CHAIR
Sharon Fiehler is a former Fortune 500 C-Suite executive with over 30 years of corporate and leadership experience, including chairing the 8th District of the Federal Reserve. Recognized on Forbes' List of the Highest-Paid Women in Corporate America, Sharon founded ABC to CEO, a non-profit organization with a mission to empower young women to aim for a CEO role—a position still largely held by men. She is dedicated to mentoring aspiring young, female leaders by providing knowledge and strategies to navigate and succeed in executive leadership.