This MBA for the EA Session is Part 3 of our 3 part series on Board Mastery, from one of the masters of it - Carissa Burgett!

This session is designed for those ready to explore the true potential of their role on a board - how to lead with purpose, contribute with clarity, and drive meaningful impact.  

In this session, you’ll explore:

• Becoming a Strategic Force -Understand how board members contribute to long-term vision and decision-making by offering perspective, asking the right questions, and helping organizations solve problems.
  

• Turning Strategy into Action - Learn how to support and execute board priorities through thoughtful preparation, follow-through, and the coordination of key initiatives that ensure momentum and measurable progress.

• Upholding Excellence and Integrity - Gain clarity around the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities that come with board service including confidentiality, fiduciary duty, and maintaining trust at every level.

Whether you're preparing for board service or supporting one, this session will equip you to show up with purpose, deliver value, and make board service a standout part of your professional journey.

About Carissa Burgett
With a deep passion and a commitment to advancing the administrative profession, Carissa Burgett is the Chief of Staff at Americans for Fair Treatment. Her extensive background in board governance and dedication to elevating the standards for the administrative profession have led her to be a global trainer and speaker. She is a career admin who is CAP-certified, a Notary Public, a three-time administrative award finalist, and a mentor and coach to her fellow colleagues.