This is a special encore edition of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley. This segment originally aired on March 1, 2020.
The year 2020 marked the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Throughout the Trump administration, the political climate was largely influenced by the rise of female-powered movements. From the Women's March to the #MeToo movement, women have become one of the most powerful forces in American politics.
In the corporate sector, 11 years ago, the founders of the organization 2020 Women on Boards announced the group’s vision to boost the number of women on corporate boards by 20 percent. Did it happen? And why did it matter? We’re taking a forensic look at the numbers.
Guests:
Malli Gero — co-founder of and senior advisor to Women on Boards, a global education and advocacy campaign urging corporations to meet or exceed 20% women directors on their boards by the year 2020
Nancy Nager — president and chief executive officer of Specialized Healthcare Services and president of The Boston Club, an organization invested in elevating women in all areas of the business world
Bob Rivers — chief executive officer of Eastern Bank
