July 10, 2023
Women Governance Trailblazers: Maria Doughty
In this 22-minute episode of the “Women Governance Trailblazers” podcast, Courtney Kamlet & I interviewed Maria Doughty. Maria is President and CEO of The Chicago Network, which is an organization of Chicago’s most influential senior executive women leaders and whose purpose is to empower women – of all colors, everywhere – to lead. Before that, she was the Director of Public Policy and Regulatory Examinations and Corporate Counsel for Allstate Insurance Company, where she worked for more than 20 years! Listen to hear:
1. What led Maria to leave Allstate after 20+ years and join The Chicago Network as CEO, and what the mission of The Chicago Network means to her
2. Maria’s advice for women who want to advance in board service – including her views on the value of a legal background for aspiring & current directors
3. How board experience helps women become better leaders
4. What’s surprised Maria in her career
5. What Maria thinks women in the corporate governance field can add to the current conversation on the role of corporations in society
– Liz Dunshee