2025 Boston BoardReady (BRI) Recap
Event Highlights
The Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation (LCDEF) proudly hosted BRI participants, faculty, regional members, and corporate partners at the 2025 BoardReady Institute (BRI) in Boston.
Key sessions included:
- Fireside Chats: Featured conversations with LCDA leaders Brian Gonzalez, Former Executive Director - Government Partnerships and Initiatives, Intel Corporation and Joseph Alvarado, Director, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Arcosa Inc.; Kennametal Inc.; Trinseo S.A. on strategic governance in the age of AI and navigating board leadership across sectors.
- Corporate Governance 101: Provided an overview of board responsibilities, fiduciary duties, and effective oversight practices.
- Mock Board Meeting: Simulated boardroom experience that tested participants' decision-making and strategic thinking.
- Coaching Circles: Small-group sessions led by experienced directors offering personalized guidance and peer learning.
- Board-Ready Toolkit: Offered practical strategies to develop a high-impact board resume, bio, and LinkedIn profile.
We are deeply grateful to our Sponsors whose support made this program possible: Host and Founding Diamond Partner, KPMG; Corporate Sponsors, Diligent, PNC, and Paul Hastings; and Reception Co-Sponsor Foley & Lardner LLP.
We also extend our appreciation to our BRI Curriculum Partners—KPMG and the University of California, San Francisco Law—and to our esteemed BRI Faculty, whose expertise and commitment shaped a valuable and transformative experience for all participants.
Curriculum Partners
Corporate sponsors
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