
OFFICE HOURS
real time strategic guidance
& tactical support
whose expertise can help you today?
where we come from
Where we come from
ALLISON HENRY AVER
Principal + Creative Director of The Letter A Branding Agency, Former CD of ANN INC, CD of Kate Spade Saturday, Art at Director Vogue
Brand Elevation • Brand Messaging • Brand Strategy • Building Brand Personality, Purpose + POV • Creative Direction • Naming • Visual Identity
Amanda Mintz
Founder Amanda Mintz Creative Mangement, Advisor Board- Sechey, Former Janou Pakter- GloBal Executive Search
Agency Referrals • Founder & Career Transition Coach • Implementing Talent Process & Pipeline • Interview Preparation • Negotiations • People & Brand culture • Talent Strategy & Acquisition
Anita Krpata
CEO & Founder of BRYTR, Inc., Former CCO of Senegence, GM Luminess, VP Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.
Business Scaling & Operations • Customer Experience • Lifecycle Management • Executive Coaching • Founder Coaching • GTM Strategy & Execution • Operational Efficiency • Sales & Marketing Alignment • Start-up Advisory • Strategic Pivots
Anna Vale
Marketing Leadership Consultant, Fractional CMO, Former Shiseido Group, Estée Lauder Companies, Youth To The People
Activations + OOH • Brand Awareness • Brand Building • Brand Marketing • Consumer Engagement • Founder Profile • Influencer + Community • Marketing Spend/Budget • Sephora / Ulta Brands • Social Commerce
APRIL UCHITEL
CEO & Founder of THE BOARD, Former CEO of Violet Grey and VP of Global Sales & Strategy for Diane Von Furstenberg
CEO Services • Brand Strategy • Retail • Partnerships
Claire Keys Pytlik
Copy Lead, Brand Voice Consultant, Former Michael Kors, LPK, VSA
Brand Positioning • Communication Strategy • Copywriting • Editorial • Executive Presence • Ghostwriting • Messaging Strategy • Speaking • Thought Leadership • Tone of Voice
Dean Ginsberg
CEO & Founder Winback Pro, Growth Advisor Coinbase, Former Founding Partner of The Maze Group, Head of Marketing & Operations Daybreaker
Business Development • Digital Marketing • Ecommerce • Growth Marketing • Performance Marketing
FAHEEM SIDDIQI
Founder & CEO of FinanceWithin, Investor of FS Capital Group
Accounting & Financial Reporting • Budgeting + Financial Forecasting • Cash Flow Forecasting + Management • Financial Infrastructure • Financial Modeling • Fundraising (Debt or Equity) • General Founder-Focused Advisory: How To Build A Great • Business • Growth Planning & Strategy • Profitability Optimization + Cost Controls
GINA GRETCHKO
Founder of Gretch.Co, Social Media Pioneer, Former VP Social at Saks, Social Strategy at VaynerMedia, Digital Strategy at Edelman
Brand Pillars Activation Across All Channels • Content / Campaign Performance + Insights • Key Messaging + Marketing Objectives • Planning Social Content • Scaling Social Strategy For Growth • Social Media Platforms Prioritization
Jamie Rosen
Founder of Office of the Surface
Beauty + Wellness Innovation • Brand Positioning & Persona • Brand Value • Campaign & Content Strategy • Consumer Behavior • Fashion & Beauty Industries • Future Trend Analysis • Translating Technology
JEAN BATTHANY
Purpose Driven Chief Creative Officer, Advisor, Mentor, Board Member, Speaker, Fluent in Brand + Agency, Former Walmart + Disney
Brand Audits • Brand Building • Building In-house Creative • Capabilities + Culture • Creative Vision + Brand Expression • Impact Through the Business of Creativity • Intersection of Purpose + Profit • Purpose Driven Partnerships • Shining Light On Unseen, Underrepresented, Underdogs Through Brave Storytelling • The Art of the Pause + Regenerative Creativity
Jeanne Meyer
Interim Communications Leader, Communications Coach and Crisis Management Strategist
B2B Tech • Crisis Management • Executive Visibility & Personal Branding • Media & Presentation Training • Strategic Use Of Earned, Paid, Shared, & Owned Media
Jeannie Houchins
Global Comms Strategist, Former AB InBev, Head of Comms Starbucks, EVP at Burson
Brand Positioning & Narrative Development • Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership Strategy • Global Campaign Planning & Creative Briefing • Cultural Intelligence In Global Brand Strategy • Crisis Communications & Reputation Management • Comms Org Design & Business Development • Strategic Communications Leadership • Food, Beverage, Wellness, Beauty & Lifestyle Brand Storytelling • Communication During Major Brand Shifts • Brand Strategy For Founders & Leaders
Jenifer Desofi
Global CXO, Business & Culture Advisor, Brand, Product, & Retail Leader, Former Disney & Levi’s
BVP & Brand Ethos • Creating & Repositioning Brands • Global Team Structure & Management Strategy • Iconic & Global Brand Management • Management & Coaching • Market Segmentation Strategies • Product + Brand Strategy • Product Creation & Innovation • Professional Development • Retail Strategy
Jennifer Ritter
Owner of JSRANDCO Product development Consultancy
Brand Positioning • Creative Advisory • Formula Development • Packaging Development • Product Strategy & Positioning • Road Mapping • Strategic Development & Growth
Jo McKinney
CEO, CMO, AI Strategist, Former CEO, Burns Group
Brand & Marketing Strategy • AI Strategy • Brand Positioning • Brand Reframing • Product Innovation • Startup Scaling • Advertising, Marketing • CPG • Health & Wellness
Jordan Nasser
CMO & Fractional Brand Leader, Digital Growth Strategist
Brand & Marketing Strategy • Content & Storytelling • Ecommerce Growth & Optimization • Leadership & Digital Transformation • Social Media & Digital Marketing • Tech & Retail Innovation
Justin Herber
Fractional Chief Brand Officer, CMO, & Advisor
Fractional CMO/CBO • Brand Narrative • Purpose & Positioning • Whitespace Strategy • Clarity & Differentiation • Brand Architecture • Challenger Strategy • Mission Activation
KERI-LYNNE SHAW
CEO & Founder of The Salary Bump, Founder & CEO of Say What Development, Former Head of Human Resources, BMW North America
Authenticity Within Teams • Convert Complex Challenges Into Progress + Development Opportunities • Culture Design • Executive Coach + CEO Advisor • Global Perspective • HR Playbooks • Leadership Skill Refinement • Strategic HR Insights • Transforming Obstacles Into Victories • Workplace Diversity, Culture
Kirsten Ludwig
Founder of In Good Co., Former CCO of SET (acquired by wpp), Creative Leader of Ralph Lauren, Anthropologie & American Eagle Outfitters
Advice On Team Dynamics • Best Practices For Retail Strategy • Creative Strategies For Wellness & Fashion Brands • Guidance On Creative Leadership • How To Build Brand Positioning • Launching & Rebranding Startups • Tips For Scaling Global Brands
How it works
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Explore and connect with our industry experts, seasoned brand builders, & trusted advisors.
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schedule
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Scheduling Policies
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PRE-APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Prior to your Advisory Session please complete the NEW CLIENT INTAKE form. This form will be provided to you at the time of booking.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
You can reschedule calls 24 hours before the session.
For any cancellations, or rescheduled within 24 hours of the session, we do charge a 50% fee to compensate the expert for the last minute change.
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Payment
50% Payment is collected at checkout when scheduling your Advisory Session.
Questions? Reach out at Officehours@theboard.community
FAQ
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Office Hours are you direct connection to industry shapers. Browse our available Advisors, schedule a 1:1 session with them, show up and ask your questions, receive thoughtful insight.
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30 minute and 60 minute sessions are available. You can select the session that works best for you when you schedule.
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Yes! You can book time with the same (or different) Advisors as you need and based on their availability.
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You can reschedule your session at least 24 hours before your call. For any cancellations, or reschedules within 24 hours of the session, we do charge a 50% fee to compensate the expert for the last minute change. Please email us and we can help.
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If your advisor is available to extend the session, additional time can be added in 15-minute increments.
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When you schedule your session you will be asked a few questions and provided the opportunity to upload pertinent documents + share social links. All projects are different and THE BOARD has you covered where ever your project leads.
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Of course! Please email us and we would be happy to help.