QuickStart Board Readiness Program



Executive Alliance’s QuickStart Board Readiness Program is a focused, high-impact, six-month experience designed specifically for senior-level executive women who are ready to launch a serious campaign for their first compensated corporate board seat within the next two years. Combining expert-led virtual instruction with personalized mentoring from experienced board leaders, the program equips participants with practical tools, strategic insight, and high-level network needed to break into the boardroom.


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What Makes This Program Unique?

This is more than just training—QuickStart is a launchpad. Built exclusively for Executive Alliance members, this program offers a cohort-based model anchored by board readiness expert Suzanne Miglucci  and enhanced by the firsthand experience of Executive Alliance’s esteemed Honorary Trustees—women who have served on public and private corporate boards. You’ll receive personalized feedback, strategic coaching, and access to a curated network of women who’ve walked this path.

Program Highlights:

  • Six focused 90-minute virtual sessions with Suzanne Miglucci, covering critical elements of your board campaign: refining your value proposition, performing a board gap analysis, creating board-ready bios and resumes, mastering the board interview, and more.
  • One-on-one mentoring with Executive Alliance Honorary Trustees—seasoned board members who provide individualized insights, connections, and feedback.
  • Small cohort model (limited to 8 participants) designed to foster candid dialogue, accountability, and cross-industry learning among peers at similar career stages.
  • Visibility and recognition through Executive Alliance’s Signature Events and social media—strategically spotlighting your readiness for board service.


Outcomes You Can Expect:

  • A complete, polished board application portfolio including your board bio, resume, and elevator pitch ready for your board campaign.
  • A clear and compelling leadership narrative aligned with what boards are seeking today.
  • Proven tools and tactics to identify, pursue, and secure board opportunities.
  • An engaged network of peer leaders, mentors, and champions invested in your board journey.


Program Commitment & Investment:

  • Time Commitment: ~35 hours from September to March (no sessions in December). This includes online sessions, mentoring, assignments, and in-person networking events.
  • Tuition: $500 (exclusive to Executive Alliance members in good standing for the 2025–2026 membership year).
  • Eligibility: Applicants must be senior-level executives (SVP, Director, C-Suite, or equivalent) with:
  • Experience engaging with corporate boards as a presenter, advisor, decision-maker, or observer.
  • A skillset aligned with current board demands (e.g., finance, risk, ESG, innovation, DEI, governance).
  • A goal of board service within 24 months and 6–7 hours/month availability for board service.


The Executive Alliance Commitment

At Executive Alliance, we are committed to advancing women’s leadership in the boardroom and beyond. With QuickStart, we’re cultivating the next wave of corporate board directors across Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region—one empowered, qualified woman at a time.


Final Note & Deadline

The QuickStart Board Readiness Program runs from September through March (with no sessions in December). Participants must commit to full participation in all virtual learning sessions and live events to maximize the program’s value and outcomes.


This program is designed to support aspiring board members; it is not a board placement service.


Click Here To Apply

Our next rolling application deadline is July 28. We will consider applications submitted after this date, but our space is limited. You may save your application at any time before submitting.


Session dates and topics (click here for descriptions):


  • September 18, 2025 - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm with cocktail hour 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (In-Person): Launch & Connect – Foundations of Your Board Campaign
  • October 9, 2025 - 8 am - 9:30 am (Online Session): Crafting Your Board Narrative – Bios, Resumes & Peer Feedback
  • Throughout October 2025: One-on-One Strategy Session – Feedback from the Field
  • November 6, 2025 - 8:00 am - 9:30 am (Online Session): Staying Sharp and Going to Market
  • January 8, 2026 - 8:00 am - 9:30 am (Online Session): Expanding Your Reach – Strategic Networking & Credentials
  • January 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (In Person): Live Event: Power Connections – Sponsor-Led Networking
  • February 12, 2026 - 8:00 am - 9:30 am: (Online Session): Ready for the Seat – Interviewing & Campaign Framework
  • Throughout February and early March: The Boardroom Rehearsal – One on One Mock Interview
  • March 12, 2026 - 8:00 am - 9:30 am (Online Session): Campaign Complete – Celebration & Showcase
  • March 18, 2026 (In-Person): Bonus Highlight: Visibility at the Honor Roll Celebration
  • April through September 2026 (optional): Post-Program Cohort Connections – Sustaining Momentum