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The definitive boardroom fundamentals course. Immerse yourself in the boardroom practices most in demand for today’s governance. This eLearning format is available when and where you want.

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Photo Credit: USA Gymnastics/John Cheng
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By Mandy Wright
10/01/2023
Kathryn Carson, chair of USA Gymnastics, was one of many new directors appointed to serve the organization following the resignation of the entire board in early 2018. The former board departed under pressure from the US Olympic Committee following the discovery of abuse perpetrated by coaches, gym owners, and gymnastics staff over the course of the preceding two decades...
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