Women of Excellence brings together over 400 top women leaders and their supporters in a mix and mingle cocktail party with heavy appetizers anchored by an inspiring conversation with our featured speaker, Tamla Olivier.


Sponsors gain exposure with the companion publication: In the Room and At the Table: Women’s Resource Guide, which is distributed in the print and online editions of our media partners and provided to all attendees.

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Executive Alliance is the organization of choice in the Greater Baltimore region for connecting accomplished women on a professional and personal level to expand their impact and influence in the board room, the community, and in the leadership of businesses, civic organizations, and government.

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Women in the Room & At the Table

Are you an executive, business owner, entrepreneur, or partner? Are you interested in joining a diverse group of senior level women for camaraderie, education and creating stronger networks? Consider Executive Alliance.


We are a diverse group of women from a broad range of industries and professions who are passionate about creating bonds with other senior level women and promoting the role of women in the workplace, board room and the community. In addition, we work together to advance women earlier in their career by mentoring. The membership year runs from July 1 – June 30, but members may be accepted throughout the year.


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Speakers Network

Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers and, Motivational Speakers - all from Executive Alliance

Our members are sought after speakers, both in person and online, and now you can leverage their expertise through the Executive Alliance Speaker Network. Find your next keynote, panelist, moderator or workshop facilitator through the Network, and browse speakers for pricing, availability and details.

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Welcome to Executive Alliance


Executive Alliance is the organization of choice in the State of Maryland for connecting accomplished women on a professional and personal level to expand their impact and influence in the board room, the community, and in the leadership of businesses, civic organizations, and government.

Advocates

Through its census studies, Women of Excellence luncheon, alliances with search firms, partnerships with private and public entities and collaboration with executives involved in the board selection process.


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Educates

Though programs, workshops and events supporting leadership development and addressing the opportunities, challenges and issues women face in the board selection process.


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Mentors

Through its Impact Mentoring program for emerging leaders and networking opportunities for its members.




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  • Mentorship

    Are you ready to take your career to the next level?  This highly-acclaimed, competitive, year-long program provides individual guidance and professional skills to help mid-level women achieve their career goals. Learn more.

  • Women on Boards

    The Women on Boards' goal is to increase the number of women who hold seats on corporate boards, positions of C-Suite leadership and governmental appointments. Learn more.

  • Advocacy

    Executive Alliance advocates for the advancement of women in professional leadership and executive roles by annually reporting on the representation of women in the boardrooms of public companies. Learn more.

  • Women of Excellence

    This wonderful event brings together our WOE members and the regional business community to recognize, promote and celebrate the advancement of women and the prominent roles in which they serve. Learn more.

  • Honor Roll

    The Honor Roll award raises the bar for women’s representation in the C-Suite and board room.  To recognize Executive Alliance’s 30th anniversary, Honor Roll companies must have AT LEAST 30% of their executive leadership AND 30% of their board of directors seats held by women.  Learn more.

  • Gender Justice

    A rally to urge for the passage of legislation pending in the Maryland General Assembly seeking to protect and advance gender-based rights. Learn more.

  • Find Board Talent

    Executive Alliance connects organizations with a talented pool of women professionals interested in serving on nonprofit and corporate boards. We offer a straightforward process: simply fill out our Request for Board Candidates form and we will identify highly qualified members of Executive Alliance as candidates for your consideration.  Learn more.

  • In The Room Mentoring

    Executive Alliance proudly presents its inaugural “In the Room Mentoring” event, a natural progression from the esteemed Effective Impact Mentoring Program. This dynamic initiative harnesses the expertise and networks of influential female leaders, offering invaluable one-onone and small-group mentoring sessions. Learn more.

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    NEWS AND UDPATES

    Executive Alliance Announces 2026/27 Effective Impact Mentoring Cohort

    August 24, 2026
    The 2026/27 Effective Impact Mentoring Program Cohort has been solidified. Our Effective Impact Mentoring Program is a transformational, year-long experience that provides individual guidance and professional skills to help mid-level women achieve their career goals. Since its launch in 1997, over 240 women have benefited from the program.

    Why Board Readiness Matters More Than Ever

    August 14, 2026
    For years, progress toward greater gender diversity in corporate boardrooms seemed to be accelerating. Today, the landscape is shifting. Recent Bloomberg reporting found that white men have received approximately 60% of new S&P 500 board appointments in 2026 (the highest share in a decade) while women have received about one-quarter of new board seats, down from one-third the previous year. Companies cite economic uncertainty, AI, geopolitical risk, and a desire for experienced leaders as reasons for narrowing their searches. At Executive Alliance, we don't see this as a reason to step back. We see it as a reason to become even more intentional. Board opportunities have always been competitive. The women who earn them are rarely the ones who decide to pursue board service after an opening is announced. They're the leaders who have spent years building the experience, relationships, and visibility that position them for success. Board Service Requires a Different Kind of Leadership

    Enjoy the Journey: Leadership, Reinvention, and the Power of Relationships

    July 17, 2026
    Leadership isn't always a straight path. Discover how Stephanie Bagley built a successful consulting firm through relationships, reinvention, lifelong learning, and the courage to embrace opportunity.
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