Meet the Board

2024-2025

PRESIDENT

“To say that EO has been life-changing is an extreme understatement. The pressure of making sure we are making the right decisions every day can be very hard. To have a group of like-minded people to share that with is an amazing gift. This is why I wanted to join the board, to give back to something that has given me so much.”

2024-2025

PRESIDENT-ELECT & FINANCE CHAIR

“I'm excited to join the RDU Chapter Board for the first time in my 11 years in EO! I have benefited tremendously from EO over the years with successful exits from my 2 companies and I want to give back to the EO chapter and community at large with my contributions to Board!”

2024-2025

GOVERNANCE CHAIR

“I joined the EO Board because I love being around other entrepreneurs and I love EO! Being an entrepreneur can be lonely at times - the connections that I have made in EO make this journey a lot less lonely. In addition, I have found that my business continues to grow and improve when I surround myself with like-minded individuals, such as EO members. The EO community has provided me with invaluable learning experiences and I look forward to increasing my sense of connection within the EO community through participation on the Board.”

Karen Albright was featured in Yahoo Finance for her role as our President for '23-'24.

2024-2025

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

“I joined the board to have the opportunity to get to know how high level entrepreneurs run an all volunteer organization. I have received a lot through EO and also wanted to give back. I have learned so much in such a short timeframe of board membership!”

2024-2025

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT CHAIR

“I am excited be on the EO board this year. What is even better is that I am the Membership Chair which gives me the platform to tell others how much I love EO! EO offers so much variety and opportunity for both professional and personal growth to Entrepreneurs. Members can benefit from being part of a small forum where they can build “trusting” relationships as well as participate in large group learning activities that are often lead by amazing, well known speakers. The social events are creative, fun and well organized!! I truly feel like I have a supportive community that I can learn and grow with. EO has transformed me as a professional and feel honored to be a member! “

2024-2025

MARCOMM CHAIR

“EO has had such an impact on my continued professional and personal growth that I wanted to give back and be on the board this past year. What I didn't realize is that serving in this capacity ended up giving me that much more and opened more opportunities to both exercise my leadership and also to significantly grow my network in the chapter and far beyond.”

2024-2025

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNER CO-CHAIR

“The strength of EO is that it is a member led community. I get a lot out of EO personally and I feel like supporting the board is a meaningful way to help foster the community I want to engage with.“

2024-2025

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNER CO-CHAIR

“I am grateful to having served on the board because I have received so much more by being associated with some smart, fantastic people.“

2024-2025

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE PARTNER ENGAGEMENT CHAIR

“Being part of the EO Board is giving me the opportunity to level up on my leadership skills, while at the same time developing relationships that contribute to my success. I look forward to adding value to the chapter!”

2024-2025

FORUM CHAIR

"The Executive Board is akin to having a second forum. From our initial planning meeting to present, my experience has nothing short of fabulous. Another amazing group of smart, selfless, goal-oriented entrepreneurs with diverse talents and interests. Perfection!"

2024-2025

Learning Chair

“I am grateful for the gift of being on the board as it has upleveled my personal leadership which has impacted every other sphere of my life. Also am grateful for the friendships that I would not have had the opportunity to build if not for being part of the leadership of our community. It is one of my favorite top time investments I have made.”

2024-2025

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

"As the Executive Director of EO Raleigh Durham, I couldn't be more thrilled to witness the growth our chapter has achieved in the past 12 months. The enthusiasm and dedication of our members have been the driving force behind this success. I look forward to building upon this momentum in 23/24 to elevate our offerings and provide an even more enriching experience for our members and Strategic Alliance Partners in the exciting months ahead."

2024-2025

CHAPTER MANAGER

“As the Chapter Manager I spend most of my time helping my board members plan events and build programs to support our members and Accelerator participants. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road, but it doesn't have to be. Bringing people together who are committed to growth and to authentically sharing their experiences is my favorite part about working with EO!"