The Women on Boards Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing female representation in boardrooms across the United States, proudly announces the appointment of Kierstin Rielly as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
I’m honored to take the helm of the Women on Boards Project at this crucial moment,” said Rielly. “Women, and especially women of color, remain vastly underrepresented in corporate boardrooms. I’m excited to build on the incredible foundation..
Rielly joins the Women on Boards Project after serving as Executive Director of Naturally San Diego, where she played a transformative role in accelerating the growth of emerging natural products brands and fostering community across Southern California’s consumer goods ecosystem. Her appointment signals a bold new chapter for the Women on Boards Project as it deepens its commitment to driving systemic change in corporate leadership.
We are thrilled to welcome Kierstin as our new CEO,” said Cassie Burr, Chair of the Board at the Women on Boards Project. “She is a dynamic, mission-driven leader with deep experience at 501(c)6 organizations, and understands how to engage stakeholders in the consumer space. Her entrepreneurial mindset and deep commitment to equity make her the right person to lead us into the future.
During her tenure at Naturally San Diego, Rielly grew the organization from a regional startup community into a nationally recognized force for innovation in the natural products space. She championed initiatives that elevated underrepresented founders, built bridges between industry leaders and investors, and positioned the organization as a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in the CPG industry.
I’m honored to take the helm of the Women on Boards Project at this crucial moment,” said Rielly. “Women, and especially women of color, remain vastly underrepresented in corporate boardrooms. I’m excited to build on the incredible foundation this organization has laid and to accelerate our efforts to ensure that board leadership reflects the diversity of the world we live in.
Under Rielly’s leadership, the Women on Boards Project will expand its focus on pathways to board service, corporate accountability, and community building, working directly with companies and stakeholders nationwide to break down the barriers to boardroom access.
For more information on the Women on Boards Project or to learn how your company can get involved, visit www.womenonboardsproject.org.
About Women on Boards Project
The Women on Boards Project is a national nonprofit organization committed to accelerating the representation of women—particularly women of color—on corporate boards. Through strategic partnerships, public awareness campaigns and board placement support, the organization helps companies build more inclusive and effective leadership teams. They have successfully supported the placement of more than 60 women to the boards of prestigious companies such as Simple Mills, Ancient Harvest, Humm, Honeypot, King Arthur Baking and many more. For more information on the Women on Boards Project or to learn how your company can get involved, visit www.womenonboardsproject.org.
