Chief

Chief, founded in 2019 by Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan, is the largest community of senior women executives in the United States, representing over 10,000 organizations and 77% of Fortune 100 companies. The organization primarily focuses on supporting women in leadership through a membership model that offers a variety of services including one-on-one and peer group executive coaching, programming on pressing business issues, and access to a vast network of connections. Members benefit from personalized coaching tailored to their leadership needs and can participate in engaging events such as roundtable discussions and local conferences. Chief also provides elegant clubhouse locations in major cities for members to meet and network, as well as partnerships with organizations to facilitate in-person connections for those outside clubhouse areas. Additionally, Chief has implemented a grant program aimed at reducing financial barriers for executives facing identity-based inequity, contributing nearly $10 million in grants since its inception. The organization has received recognition from TIME and Fast Company for its influence and innovation in supporting women leaders.