I was very intentional in my decision to apply for Cohort III of the Healthcare Board Initiative (HcBI) sponsored by TLN as I wanted to expand my leadership reach and influence change in our communities through Board service. HcBI equipped me with a range of new knowledge and skills through the teachings of featured speakers from EY, Hedrick & Struggles; a host of African-American executive leaders who currently serve on prominent corporate and not-for-profit Boards; and from colleagues with unique gifts from across the country. Despite our virtual (versus in-person) sessions, we were able to connect and share with speakers who were remarkably authentic, transparent and offered pragmatic counsel for those of us seeking Board opportunities.