Elevating Women in the Boardroom

About us

The Skylight Initiative convenes accomplished women leaders who harness the power of their collective networks to support and advance women pursuing public and private for-profit board service. Our members serve on the boards of companies across multiple sectors including Dominos (DPZ), Markel (MKL), WillScot Holdings (WSC), NewMarket (NEU), Universal (UVV), nVent (NVT), Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE), Whitestone REIT (WSR), VICI Properties (VICI), John Hancock (JHI), Canal Insurance, UZURV, Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia and more. Beyond the boardroom, the initiative champions fulfillment - wellbeing, enriching relationships, education and impact.

Membership

  • Managing Director New Republic Partners

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  • EVP, Human Resources Officer, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer CarMax

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  • Public Company Board Member, Partner Alternative Investment Management, LLC

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  • Past President and CEO, Robins Foundation

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  • EVP Alliant Insurance Services

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  • Public Company Board Member, Former CAO Markel

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  • President and CEO, Kleane Kare Team

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  • Chief Human Resources Officer Markel

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  • EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Performance Food Group

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  • Partner Williams Mullen

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  • Co-Founder and CEO HIO

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  • Former Chief Revenue Officer VACO

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  • Director Warren Whitney

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  • Managing Director Silvercrest Asset Management

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  • Public Company Director, Retired COO Apple Hospitality REIT, Venture Investor and Advisor

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  • Retired EVP, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

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  • Partner Capital Results

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  • Chief Client Officer Dotted Line Agency

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  • Public Company Board Member, CEO Better Housing Coalition

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  • Partner Whiteford Taylor Preston

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  • Executive Director JP Morgan Private Bank

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  • Chief Human Resources Officer Harris Williams

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  • President Medical Staffing 360

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  • CEO & Founder Ukay Collection, Community Leader

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  • Retired Managing Director Truist, Consultant Clearview Fiduciary

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  • Founder Alexis Advisors

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  • Public Company Board Member, Former EVP and COO Dominion Energy

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  • Assurance Practice Leader for BDO Richmond and Norfolk

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  • Founder and CEO Wellcome MD

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  • COO New Theory Ventures

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  • Founder Nisenson Consulting

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  • Founder Graphoria Inc

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  • Retired EVP and Chief of Staff Dominion Energy

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  • Central Virginia Marketplace Leader Deloitte

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  • Founder Clarity Technology Partners

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  • President and COO Atlantic Union Bank

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  • Principal Winged Keel Group

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  • Owner & Founder Kelley Kouture

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  • Founder and Chairman Evergreen Enterprises

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  • Experienced Public Company CFO

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