TalentVault
for individuals seeking board opportunities
About the TalentVault
The TalentVault is our network of accomplished executives and board members, bringing together diverse perspectives from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.
Interested in joining our network? It’s free to join and takes about 20-30 minutes to complete your profile. Learn more and sign up at the link below.
Tips for Getting Started
Whether you've just logged-in for the first time, or you're looking to make the most of your profile in our TalentVault, we encourage you to review a few of our resources:
Welcome Packet | view our comprehensive guide that outlines:
a. The Initial Log-in Process
b. Creating your Profile
c. Managing your Profile
d. Exploring the TalentVault Portal
e. Staying Informed
f. Spreading the Word
Building your TalentVault Profile| watch our twelve minute video designed to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and information necessary to optimize your profile in our TalentVault. Featured in this video is corporate board director, Lisa Nelson, who walked us through her process of translating her background, experiences, and skillsets to the fields in her profile section.
Resources We Offer
The TalentVault is free of charge and provides the following benefits:
Board Introductions
We use the information in your TalentVault profile to identify potential matches when we’re working on a board opportunity — ensuring you're considered when the right fit comes along.
Events
Extending your network goes beyond just databases - we provide virtual and in-person opportunities to network with seasoned board directors.
Board Readiness Resources
Our BoardReady Collective (BRC) program and trusted affiliate partnerships provide access to vetted tools, training, resources, and networks for aspiring directors. Access updates to these offerings through your TalentVault profile.
Previous Events
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EY/BoardReady Boardroom Series: Seattle
The kickoff event for our EY/BoardReady event series: BoardReady’s Claudia Longo moderates a panel discussion with the CEO of Expedia Group, Ariane Gorin, and Columbia Hospitality CEO John Oppenheimer. This engaging conversation facilitated insightful discourse, including building boards and leveraging boards as operators.
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BoardReady x NYSE Board Services: A Seat at the Table
Our Founder, Deanna Oppenheimer, joined Suzanne Brown for a fireside chat to discuss the latest trends in board recruitment and strategies to break through traditional networks.
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EY/BoardReady Women in the Boardroom
This event - as part of the EY/BoardReady Women in the Boardroom series – included a panel discussion featuring Alaska Airlines Independent Chair Patty Bedient, Weyerhauser President & CEO Devin Stockfish, and stealth AI startup CEO, Raji Subramanian. Given Devin and Raji’s experiences as CEOs and working closely with boards, the panel focused on exploring the dynamics between the CEO/management and their board.
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Can We Talk: Inspiring the Future of Corporate Governance
We were honored to partner with the World Trade Center Seattle and sponsor PNC bank for an insightful panel discussion featuring Deanna Oppenheimer, Lisa Nelson, and Laura MacNeil — covering prominent topics like AI and the economy, and how these trends are impacting the boardroom.
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EY/BoardReady Women in the Boardroom, Seattle
As a part of the EY/BoardReady Women in the Boardroom series, this event focused on a topic that’s both timely and often overlooked: the evolving landscape of family-owned company boards. The conversation, featuring Erik Nordstrom and Phyllis Campbell alongside moderator Stasia Mitchell, unpacked not only how these boards operate differently, but what it takes to show up effectively as a board director in these environments.
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BoardReady x Egon Zehnder: A Seat at the Table
BoardReady co-founder Phyllis Campbell, joined by Egon Zehnder’s Chris King Sidney and Chuck Grayled an insightful discussion on the latest trends in global board recruitment and governance leadership in today’s increasingly complex business environment.
Webinars & Speaking Engagements
In this LinkedIn Live session, Debra Boggs of D&S Career Management, alongside our Managing Director, Claudia Longo, shared key strategies, tools, and resources needed to successfully position yourself for board opportunities.
Getting BoardReady
In this episode of BoardPerspectives - a BoardReady webinar series - we explored ways to leverage senior management experience in the boardroom and strategies for amplifying your influence and impact as a board director.
With Claudia LongoAmplifying your Impact
With Laura Peterson and Carol NelsonIn this episode of BoardPerspectives - a BoardReady webinar series - we sat down with Fumbi Chima & Ed Thomas to discuss why diversity and fostering an inclusionary environment in the boardroom is valuable.
Harnessing Diversity of Thought
With Ed Thomas and Fumbi ChinaIn this episode of BoardPerspectives - a BoardReady webinar series - we were thrilled to host Connie Collingsworth and Amy Humphreys to discuss their strategies for pursuing and managing a board portfolio.
Pursuing a portfolio
With Amy Humphreys and Connie CollingsworthOn the first-ever episode of BoardPerspectives - a BoardReady webinar series - we heard from our Founder, Deanna Oppenheimer, and Senior Strategist, Phyllis Campbell about their journeys to the boardroom and the lessons they learned along the way.
Hear from the Strategists
With Deanna Oppenheimer and Phyllis CampbellDeanna Oppenheimer caught up with the Inspiring Women Podcast for a discussion on her journey to the top of some of the biggest boardrooms, the importance of women challenging their self-doubt and the need to properly prepare succession planning.
Inspiring Women Podcast
With Deanna Oppenheimer Programs & Resources
The BoardReady Collective
The BoardReady Collective (BRC) is a cohort-based program designed to prepare accomplished executive leaders across the Pacific Northwest for corporate board service — grounded in the belief that stronger, more diverse boards drive better outcomes for both companies and communities.
Held annually from October through April, the program features seven curated sessions covering core areas of board readiness, including corporate governance, fiduciary responsibility, board bio development, and strategic network building. Participants gain access to a powerful ecosystem of mentors, industry-leading speakers, and board opportunities through BRC’s world-class sponsor partners.
Trusted Affiliate Partnerships
In addition to the BoardReady Collective (BRC), we provide access to a curated set of resources to support your board journey — including board bio development through D&S Career Management, 1:1 coaching and mentoring with BluSparc, and the University of Washington’s Board Director Development program.
These resources are available within the TalentVault portal. To learn more and explore how to engage, log in to your profile and navigate to the “Resources” section.
Featured Articles
Through our TalentVault resources portal, we curate a focused selection of articles to support your board journey. Articles span topics from the practices of effective board leadership to the strategic advantages boards offer family businesses. Chosen with our members in mind, these articles are regularly refreshed to ensure you have access to timely, relevant perspectives
To explore these articles, log in to your profile and navigate to the “Resources” section.
Learn More
Complete the form below to get in touch with a member of our BoardReady Team.