Jan Molino is the President and CEO of Aspire Ascend, a consulting firm providing a comprehensive portfolio of board and executive coaching services to enhance the success of women leaders. She is known for her customized executive training programs and networking opportunities that have helped women enter the boardroom and expand their careers in the C suite. Jan delivers board development, executive coaching packages and public speaking on women in the boardroom and gender equity.
Since its founding, Jan has grown Aspire Ascend into an organization that crosses multiple industries and has access to numerous private and public boardrooms and executive leaders. Her consulting to organizations has resulted in the development of programs to sponsor, encourage and support women in the boardroom and senior leadership roles. She works with Boards to build and increase gender equity in the boardroom, enhance recruitment and retention and provide role models at the top of the organization. She also works 1:1 with females executives on Board development and preparation for paid board seats as well as with search firms preparing candidates for board presentations. Jan’s strength and expertise in bringing influential women and professionals together is complemented by the powerful network she utilizes to assist women in achieving their goals.
Recognized as a thought leader on becoming a board member, CEO success, gender diversity, and networking, Jan speaks on issues that impact women as leaders in the boardroom and C-suite. She is often featured in numerous broadcast outlets including Forbes, Vunela, Thrive Global, Medium, as well as others.
Jan currently is a member of the DC Chamber of Commerce and the Women in Business Committee of the Chamber, 50/50 Women on Boards, Montgomery County Commission For Women, International Women’s Forum Global and the recipient of the “Women Who Mean Business” Award from the Washington Biz Journal. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.