BoardReady
Seattle | New York | London
A global reach with a focus where it matters most — inside boardrooms.
What We Do
BoardReady is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocating for more inclusive, generative boardrooms by pairing ‘board ready’ candidates with companies seeking directors.
For Candidates: our TalentVault opens doors to exclusive opportunities such as board searches, high-impact events, and valuable resources to help you land your next board seat.
For Companies: our Founders help strengthen boardrooms by connecting you with top-tier talent from our TalentVault network.
For All: our BoardReady Index and thought leadership pieces offer insights on board governance, leadership trends, and industry best practices.
800+
candidates in our TalentVault network, representing a broad range of industries, geographies, and backgrounds.
For-Profit Board Experience
61% of our members have experience on private, public, and/or advisory boards.
Executive Leadership Experience
46% of our members have held, or currently hold, C-suite level roles.
Board Interest
100% of our members are looking for the next seat in the boardroom.
1 in 4
of our TalentVault members have been presented to clients as strong candidates for their board position.
When we introduce our candidates to clients through our BoardBoost service, they:
Secure placements on boards, bringing valuable expertise and leadership to the table.
Serve as trusted advisors, providing strategic guidance and enhancing decision-making.
Expand networks, creating meaningful connections that drive growth and opportunity.
Who We Are
BoardReady is an organization formed by board members — and benefitting board members.
Our two co-founders combine deep expertise in corporate governance and leadership, with a shared passion for building strong, diverse boards that drive real impact.
Deanna Oppenheimer, Founder & Chair
Deanna’s passion and belief in the power of inclusion and diversity of thought around a boardroom table spurred her to start BoardReady.io in 2017. Here’s what Deanna has to say about her work with BoardReady over the years:
“Present day, we have met with countless Company Boards to implement strategies that match their needs with our growing network of highly qualified candidates. In doing so, we have helped numerous aspiring board directors align their expertise with board roles. Together, we are reshaping corporate governance and cultivating a future where strong and inclusive leadership drives success."
Phyllis Campbell, C0-Founder & Vice Chair
Phyllis’ extensive career in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors has provided her with valuable insight into what makes boardrooms effective and inclusive - principles she brings to her work at BoardReady.
“Since we started, our focus has been on helping companies find the right leaders for their boards. We’ve worked closely with many organizations to understand their needs and match them with highly qualified candidates. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see how these connections create lasting value and help boards grow stronger over time.”
Explore our Services
From board placements to leadership insights, we offer the tools and expertise to drive success at every level of governance.
Featured LinkedIn Post
What makes a great board? It’s a question that we consider every day, and one that our Senior Strategist, Phyllis J Campbell recently explored in this The Seattle Times Op-ed.
We are so grateful to Bruce Avolio and the UW Foster School of Business for the opportunity to collaborate - not just on this piece, but on our ongoing research into how boards can become more generative, inclusive, and effective. More to come on this topic, but for now, be sure to check out this article at the link below.