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“Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily toward men?”

I have received a number of emails in response to the question "Why do corporate boards still lean so heavily toward men?" and to the posts written by Patti Croft,  Linda Hohol, Vincenza Sera and Dr. Nancy McInerney-Lacombe answering the question.   I have decided to post some of these email responses with the permission of their writers. In all cases, I will do so without identifying the writer. The one which follows is from a university student who is completing her commerce degree and enjoying a summer internship with one of the major securities firm.   I would love to hear your comments on this post.  Please share them in the Comments section below.   "Thank you very much for sharing the responses to the ...

A daughter’s tribute!

This week I received the email below from a friend. I thought I would share it with you and I hope you enjoy it!   Please take a look at an article my friend Cheryl's daughter wrote in honour of her Mom for Mother's Day.  She's just finished her undergrad at NYU and she's making a go of it in the "Big Apple".  She's currently working for the Huffington Post, responsible for social media.  Michelle is an amazing young woman and I'm looking forward to reading more about her in the years to come... I'm almost as proud of her as her Mom is!!! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelle-persad/mother-daughter-she-doesnt-look-like-me_b_1424279.html   Thanks Ethel!! xo