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Why We All Win with Black Women in the Boardroom
In this sneak peek of the award-winning documentary OnBoard, you’ll see the journeys of Black women corporate leaders and leave inspired to boost representation of Black women on boards beyond 4%.

, EVP & Chief Equality Officer, Salesforce

, Founder, Black Women on Boards

Role: Operations
Product: Agentforce 360 Platform
Session Level: Introductory
  • Wednesday, Sep 133:30 PM - 4:10 PM PDT
    (10:30 PM - 11:10 PM GMT)
    Golden Gate Ballroom B (Marriott, B2 Level)
Session Summary by Einstein: In this Dreamforce session, Jada Garrett, who leads customer engagement and Trailblazer Community initiatives in the Office of Equality at Salesforce, introduced a sneak peek of, OnBoard, an award-winning documentary sponsored by Salesforce. The documentary highlights Black women leaders who sit on boards and lead strategy and decision-making at various organizations. After the film teaser, Jada turned it over to a discussion with Merline Saintil, co-founder of Black Women on Boards, and Lori Castillo Martinez, the EVP and Chief Equality Officer at Salesforce. They discussed the importance of diversity on boards, the need for companies to innovate in building diverse teams, and the value of taking risks in one's career. They also emphasized the importance of mentorship and sponsorship in career advancement, and the need for individuals to invest in authentic relationships and personal boards of advisors.
Key Takeaways by Einstein:
  1. • The session highlighted the importance of diversity in leadership, particularly the inclusion of Black women on boards, and the significant strides made by the organization Black Women on Boards.
  2. • Merline Saintil emphasized the importance of taking calculated risks in one's career, fostering authentic relationships, and investing in personal growth and development.
  3. • The session also underscored the need for companies to innovate and invest in diverse teams, as diversity is a key driver of shareholder value and business success.

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