BWOB Rising Foundation

We are a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit community of high-performing, high-potential Black women on the rise to our first C-Suite role. Thanks for your support, accelerating our journey of professional and personal development.

"This program has played a pivotal role in my professional growth for the C-Suite journey. By gaining invaluable insights from inspiring leaders and receiving world-class coaching, I've been empowered to unlock my full potential. A resilient, empowering sisterhood has been created that continually uplifts and supports each member and I am profoundly thankful to be part of this life-changing initiative." 

Kathryn Charleston - Director, Solution Engineering, Marketing Cloud, Salesforce

“You can’t be what you can’t see.” Thanks to my affiliation with BWOB through BWOB Rising, my vision for success has expanded more in a few months than it has in the last 15 years. I am blown away continually at the caliber of connections and access I’ve encountered. BWOB brings bright black female leaders in community and provides opportunities that accelerates our growth and impact.”

Diane Cañate - Vice President, Technology Strategy & Operations, Lululemon

“Being active in BWOB Rising has helped me realize the power of strategic networking and mentorship in accelerating career growth. The program has provided invaluable insights into board governance, and the tools needed to transition from mid-level management to C-suite and board roles. My hope is that other ambitious women will see the importance of cultivating these relationships and lead with confidence and support.”

Rashida Bradley - Lead Director, Health Services, Finance Operations, CVS Health

Examples of Where Current Rising Members are Leading

Sampling of Recent Guest Speakers

Naomi Wheeless

Lakecia Gunter

Elizabeth Patterson

Paul Larsen

Nichelle Maynard-Elliott

Jeremy Gartner

Aishetu Dozie

Shellye Archambeau

Examples of BWOB Events Rising Members Attended

Tribeca Film Festival Premiere | New York Stock Exchange | BWOB Annual Summit | Rising Member Retreat

*Not part of Rising membership; Space allowed for Rising members to attend.

Program Highlights

The titles of Rising members at the private or public companies they're currently working at tend to be Director, Senior Director, or Vice President.

  • Monthly intimate speaker series with BWOB executives sharing their career journeys and leadership lessons

  • No-cost 1:1 career coaching from Talent Acquisition experts

  • Annual in-person Rising summit with highly curated content and guest speakers 

  • Matchup with accountability partners and placement in experience-based cohorts for targeted engagement 

  • Sisterhood of fellow Rising members through private LinkedIn and WhatsApp groups 

  • Bi-monthly virtual meeting of Risers for shared learnings and community building

  • Networking opportunities with BWOB executives through discretionary special events invitations 

Support the Cause

Together, we can shatter glass ceilings. Your contribution joins a force dedicated to accelerating the rise of Black women leaders. By fueling access to transformative development programs and a powerful network, we create a collective climb towards executive leadership and build a more equitable future for all.