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“Michele’s generosity of time and wisdom has led us in making profound and positive changes: from identifying and sourcing skills and needs of our Directors to role clarity regarding Board activities and actions, as well as guidance on the development of a Director manual. All of these contributions are yielding the desired impact and contributing to the Board’s high performance.” - Mike Valentine, CEO, BCU
“Michele is very well informed and was particularly credible because she has such strong business and board experiences. She made the importance of the concepts real and relevant.” 
- Board Chair and CEO, Fortune 100 Company
“(Michele) was appointed as AstraZeneca’s Lead Director because she had earned the respect and trust of each member of the board. She carried out each of the tasks of the Lead Director in a very effective, highly professional manner.” - Jane Henney, Former Board Member, AstraZeneca
“Having attended NACD sessions that you’ve led, and talked with you “off-line,” I had every confidence that you were the right person for this first foray by our board into formal education as a group, and you proved me correct.” - Chair, Nominating and Governance, Fortune 100 Company
“The session was so timely, substantive and well-presented. This format was quite new and required some convincing to get folks on board. You made it work. The feedback has been most positive. You are a master of your craft.” - Board Chair, Fortune 100 Company
“I found Michele to be very professional, highly responsive and well attuned to the business fit we were seeking. Her personal assessments of candidate prior to interview were candid and insightful and for each assignment multiple qualified candidates were presented. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for any public company considering her services.” - Pat Allender, Former Chair, Governance, Colfax Corporation
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