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Board Service: Non-Profit and For-Profit Boards

Interested in serving on a non-profit board? Wondering how to get appointed to a for-profit board? We'll answer these and many other questions about service on boards at the October A2Affinity event. A panel of two leaders will answer your questions about how to choose an organization to serve, what benefits you can expect to give (and get) from serving, and much more.

Speakers:

Nancy Gioia

Nancy is an experienced Executive and Independent Board member with strong Strategy & Planning, Product Development, Technology and Manufacturing background. Nancy presently serves on the boards of Exelon Corporation (EXC), Brady Corporation(BRC), and Meggitt PLC(MGTT.L). In addition, she serves on the University of Michigan – Dearborn Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board and is the Principal of Gioia Consulting Services, LLC. Past board service includes Inforum (non-profit), the State of Michigan, Governor’s Talent Investment Board, the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), Auto Alliance (Ford/Mazda JV) and Stanford University Alliance for Integrated Manufacturing. Nancy Gioia retired from Ford Motor Company October 2014 after more than 33 years of service.

Lynn Valade

Lynn is a director of client services and business development with Rehmann, based in the Ann Arbor office, where she is responsible for new business development and improving client service within the Firm’s southeast region. Lynn has 25 years of experience in the banking industry – skilled in healthcare lending, small business lending, retail, wealth management and business development. Lynn has served in numerous non-profit volunteer roles including Inforum, Starfish Family Services, and serves on the baord of New Hope Center for Grief Support.

Live or work in the Ann Arbor area? Join the A2Affinity Group to make strategic and intentional connections, get inspired and build professional relationships. The A2Affinity Group Members meet on the FIRST Wednesday of the month. The group meets at Go Where Meetings Matter located in the Glencoe Crossing shopping center.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Attendee List

Group Leadership:

Catherine McClary, Washtenaw County Treasurer, mcclaryc@ewashtenaw.org, 734.222.6600

Debra Power, Power Marketing Research, debra@getresearchpower.com, 734.741.1134

Babette Ten Haken, One Millimeter Mindset™ / Sales Aerobics for Engineers®, LLC, babette@babettetenhaken.com 734.355.1118

Beki Fraser, Focus For Growth, LLC, Beki.Fraser@FocusForGrowth.com, 248.320.9556