DIRECT WOMEN
EIN 83-3461885
What they do
DIRECTWOMEN is A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION is to INCREASE THE REPRESENTATION of WOMEN LAWYERS ON CORPORATE BOARDS. DIRECTWOMEN IDENTIFIES LEADING WOMEN LAWYERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WHO ARE ABLE to PROVIDE THE EXPERIENCE, INDEPENDENCE, and BUSINESS JUDGMENT REQUIRED for BOARD EFFECTIVENESS. THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS, DIRECTWOMEN DEVELOPS and POSITIONS WOMEN ATTORNEY LEADERS for BOARD SERVICE. IT ALSO SERVES AS A RESOURCE for COMPANIES SEEKING QUALIFIED BOARD CANDIDATES.
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ContactSHAWN TAYLOR KAMINSKIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mailing address106 W CALENDAR AVENUE SUITE 93, LA GRANGE, IL 60525-2325
Main phone(708) 244-9006 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailarichardson@directwomen.orgAdditional emailyechevarria@directwomen.orgSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- July 2019
- County
- Cook
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