For women with senior leadership experience
There are tremendous opportunities in appointed office for women with senior experience in any job sector. Subject matter expertise is critical for these roles and those who have amassed valuable skills and knowledge can make a very meaningful contribution to their community. You may want to consider part-time, volunteer opportunities as well as full-time, salaried positions managing staff and large budgets.
Hear are just a few of the paths women like you have taken to appointed office:
Christina Urias
Director, Arizona Department of Insurance (5 years)
Attorney, insurance defense and consumer protection (14 years)
Property and casualty claims adjuster in insurance industry (12 years)
Maura Banta
Chairwoman, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Part-time)
Eastern Regional Manager for Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs, IBM
Corporate Community Relations Manager (10 years)
Manager, External Programs Department (3 years)
Staff, External Programs Department (4 years)
Marketing Representative, Sales, Insurance Industry Consulting and Marketing Management, IBM (16 years)
Jyotsna L. Heckman
Board of Directors, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (Part-time)
President & Chief Executive Officer, Denali State Bank (5 years)
Co-creator, Denali State Bank (1986)
Management Trainee, Officer and Branch Manager, various banks
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Three Tips for Getting Started:
- Network: Your years of experience give you a unique asset in the people you know. Reach out to your connections from college or graduate school alumni associations, business or professional associations, elected officials you have supported and your friends and family to connect with those that have served to get the first hand “scoop.”
- Lead: You are well-positioned to take on additional roles that elevate your status and publicize your name. Lead a company committee, serve on a board of a non-profit, teach a class at a local university, publish articles in your field of expertise or join the policy arm of a local campaign.
- Start Now: Though you may ultimately be interested in a “second act,” the best way to position yourself is to start serving now. Consider taking on a part-time appointed position while continuing your current career path. This will allow you to test the waters with minimal risk, build your resume for greater service, and build you network within “the system.”
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