Women of Excellence

Women of Excellence brings together over 600 top women leaders and their supporters in a mix and mingle cocktail party with heavy appetizers anchored by an inspiring conversation with our speaker, Catie Griggs. Michelle Siri of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation will interview Griggs.

Honor Roll Applications are now Open

Executive Alliance’s Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation is designed to recognize and celebrate companies that are creative and supportive in recruitment, development, support and advancement of women in the workplace and corporate boards. Each Honor Roll award organization has a unique opportunity to receive public recognition for workplace programs that promote equity, diversity and inclusion for women.

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Women in the Room & At the Table

Are you an executive, business owner, entrepreneur, or partner? Are you interested in joining a diverse group of senior level women for camaraderie, education and creating stronger networks? Consider Executive Alliance.


We are a diverse group of women from a broad range of industries and professions who are passionate about creating bonds with other senior level women and promoting the role of women in the workplace, board room and the community. In addition, we work together to advance women earlier in their career by mentoring. The membership year runs from July 1 – June 30, but members may be accepted throughout the year.

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Speakers Network

Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers and, Motivational Speakers - all from Executive Alliance

Our members are sought after speakers, both in person and online, and now you can leverage their expertise through the Executive Alliance Speaker Network. Find your next keynote, panelist, moderator or workshop facilitator through the Network, and browse speakers for pricing, availability and details.

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Welcome to Executive Alliance


Executive Alliance is the organization of choice in the State of Maryland for connecting accomplished women on a professional and personal level to expand their impact and influence in the board room, the community, and in the leadership of businesses, civic organizations, and government.

Advocates

Through its census studies, Women of Excellence luncheon, alliances with search firms, partnerships with private and public entities and collaboration with executives involved in the board selection process.


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Educates

Though programs, workshops and events supporting leadership development and addressing the opportunities, challenges and issues women face in the board selection process.


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Mentors

Through its Impact Mentoring program for emerging leaders and networking opportunities for its members.




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  • Mentorship

    Are you ready to take your career to the next level?  This highly-acclaimed, competitive, year-long program provides individual guidance and professional skills to help mid-level women achieve their career goals. Learn more.

  • Women on Boards

    The Women on Boards' goal is to increase the number of women who hold seats on corporate boards, positions of C-Suite leadership and governmental appointments. Learn more.

  • Advocacy

    Executive Alliance advocates for the advancement of women in professional leadership and executive roles by annually reporting on the representation of women in the boardrooms of public companies. Learn more.

  • Women of Excellence

    This wonderful event brings together our WOE members and the regional business community to recognize, promote and celebrate the advancement of women and the prominent roles in which they serve. Learn more.

  • Honor Roll

    The Honor Roll award raises the bar for women’s representation in the C-Suite and board room.  To recognize Executive Alliance’s 30th anniversary, Honor Roll companies must have AT LEAST 30% of their executive leadership AND 30% of their board of directors seats held by women.  Learn more.

  • Gender Justice

    A rally to urge for the passage of legislation pending in the Maryland General Assembly seeking to protect and advance gender-based rights. Learn more.

  • Find Board Talent

    Executive Alliance connects organizations with a talented pool of women professionals interested in serving on nonprofit and corporate boards. We offer a straightforward process: simply fill out our Request for Board Candidates form and we will identify highly qualified members of Executive Alliance as candidates for your consideration.  Learn more.

  • In The Room Mentoring

    Executive Alliance proudly presents its inaugural “In the Room Mentoring” event, a natural progression from the esteemed Effective Impact Mentoring Program. This dynamic initiative harnesses the expertise and networks of influential female leaders, offering invaluable one-onone and small-group mentoring sessions. Learn more.

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NEWS AND UDPATES

Executive Alliance brings Catie Griggs to Women of Excellence

12 Sep, 2024
Executive Alliance, which promotes women leaders in Maryland, will host Catie Griggs, the first female President of Business Operations in the Baltimore Orioles’ team history at its acclaimed Women of Excellence event, November 13th. Women of Excellence

Executive Alliance Announces 2024/25 Effective Impact Mentoring Cohort

By Kristin Wagonblott • 03 Sep, 2024
The 2024/25 Effective Impact Mentoring Program Cohort has been solidified. Our Effective Impact Mentoring Program is a transformational, year-long experience that provides individual guidance and professional skills to help mid-level women achieve their career goals. Since its launch in 1997, over 200 women have benefited from the program.

Women benefit from new pay transparency law

By Kristin Wagonblott • 29 May, 2024
Maryland’s businesses will be required to take an important step forward in salary transparency as Governor Moore signed HB649 into law April 25. Under the new law, which takes effect October 1, 2024, businesses must include a pay range in job postings. Executive Alliance advocated for this change, citing growing research that points to a reduction in gender pay gaps and increased wages for women after states and/or employers have enacted pay transparency policies. This is a best practice that helps businesses attract and retain employees by creating more transparency in the hiring process. It also helps ensure that pay is set fairly, which is a significant problem for women and especially women of color, who have significant pay gaps as compared to men.
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