SCORE Appoints Four New Board Members
SCORE, a national network of volunteer business mentors, has appointed four new members to its board of directors. The new members bring expertise in finance, technology, AI, and entrepreneurship to support small businesses.
SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has added four new members to its board of directors. The appointments aim to enhance the organization's ability to assist American small businesses in starting, growing, and succeeding.
The new directors collectively bring decades of experience spanning entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, artificial intelligence (AI), finance, and technology. Their diverse backgrounds are expected to strengthen SCORE's mentorship programs and resources for entrepreneurs navigating a rapidly evolving business landscape.
"We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished leaders to our board of directors," said SCORE Board Chair Julie Poland. "Their diverse perspectives and deep expertise will help strengthen SCORE's impact and guide our future growth."
The new members include Carlos Blanco, a technology executive with over 30 years of experience; Kelly Spillane, an entrepreneur and investor focused on small businesses; Rachel Wei West, a venture investor specializing in AI and fintech; and Dr. Sunny Zhang, an AI expert and entrepreneur. Their combined experience is intended to directly address the opportunities and challenges facing today's entrepreneurs.