Happy Wednesday, and welcome back for another episode of the Intersection Podcast! I’m excited to host Thane Kreiner, co-founder of the Black Corporate Board Readiness program at Santa Clara University with Dennis Lanham. In addition to this role he is a  board member, Advisor, and former CEO with over 30 years experience starting and growing enterprises.

In our conversation, Thane and I discuss the mission to increase Black representation on corporate boards. We tackle this conversation by discussing…

• The programs powerful framework of “for us, by us” that can be used for any organization seeking to build community and sustainability
• Obliterating the myth that there are no qualified Black executives for board roles
• and the impact of anti-DEI rhetoric on this movement and others like it

Thane elaborates how BCBR has evolved into a community and movement. The program has over 280 alumni and 130 corporate board seats occupied by graduates.

Join us for this enlightening conversation on driving diversity and empowering Black leadership in corporate governance. Thank you for tuning in!

Resources: 

Thane Kreiner’s Linkedin

Dennis Lanham Linkedin

Black Corporate Board Readiness 

BCBR History

BCBR Application