Donna M. Hamlin Ph.D
Strategy and Development
Founder of Boardwise, Inc, a board governance and management strategy firm. Global controversy in failings of corporate governance and management called for creative solutions. Creating a wise team, I took the lead to introduce a fresh approach to company governance and management and best practices in leadership. With experience in 54 countries, we get wiser every day.
Industry: Business Services
Affiliations:
Women Corporate Directors Association
Member
Member
The Fourth Effect
Founding Member
Founding Member
Press Releases By Donna M. Hamlin Ph.D
May 06, 2025
Dr. Donna M. Hamlin, a prominent figure in corporate strategy, governance and development, has been recognized by the Global Directory of Who's Who
Oakland, CA - Dr. Donna M. Hamlin, a prominent figure in corporate strategy, governance and development, has been recognized by the Global Directory of Who's Who for her outstandin
Oct 04, 2024
Dr. Donna M. Hamlin Honored by Global Directory of Who's Who for Excellence in Corporate Strategy and Development
Alameda, CA – The Global Directory of Who's Who is proud to recognize Dr. Donna M. Hamlin, a prominent leader in corporate strategy and development, for her outstanding achieveme
May 20, 2024
Dr. Donna M. Hamlin, a prominent figure in corporate strategy and development, has been recognized by the Global Directory of Who's Who
Alameda, CA - Dr. Donna M. Hamlin, a prominent figure in corporate strategy and development, has been recognized by the Global Directory of Who's Who for her outstanding achievemen
Career Accomplisments
Named as Influential Business Leader to Watch https://worldsleaders.com/worlds-influential-business-leaders-to-watch-in-2023-april23/ Inventing a new research process trademarked as CASCADE,
About:
I am blessed with experience in management and governance across the globe. Each opportunity makes me wiser for the next one ahead. As a permanent learner, my career as a corporate executive and governance director includes a strong track record for strategy, change management, human performance management and governance best practices. Experience has deepened my core competencies: strategic thinking, listening, imagination, coaching and creative problem-solving.
Industry: Business Services
Current Organization: Boardwise
Specialty: Strategy and Development , Business Solutions
Honors & Awards: Award from International Communication Association
Affiliations: Women Corporate Directors Association, The Fourth Effect,
Family: Spouse, n/a, Children, Three adopted daughters: Maya Angelika Julyia
Website: boardwise.biz
Career
(2010 Present)
Boardwise
CEO
Alameda, California, United States of America
(1982 Present)
Hamlin Harkins, Ltd.
Founder and CEO
Alameda, California, United States of America
Published Works
(1982)
Donna Hamlin, Ph.D. Thesis: Organizational Audits: An Investigation into the Use of Fractional Scales to Measure Communication Change Over Time in Goal Directed Systems: Published Study of Communication Theory testing the application of fractional scaling to measure organizational communication processes and outcomes over time. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(1978)
Donna Hamlin, Ph.D. Published Thesis: Creativity in Organizations: Investigation of relationships between individual creativity and communication and organizational variables for management and employees. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(2013)
Donna Hamlin, Ph.D. Published Case Centre Case: Corporate Governance in a Global World: Corporate Governance in a Global World: Explosive Board Challenge When National Standards Conflict Case Reference no. 213-002-1 Subject category: Economics, Politics and Business Environment
Professional honors and awards
(1981)
Award from International Communication Association
Conducted research using a new approach to data and analysis that produced important insights.
(1981)
General Electric Award for Organizational Achievement
Awarded for contribution to organizational performance improvements based on a new technique I created and applied in a two year program with strong results.
Corporate Strategy and Development
Education Level: Ph.D.
Institute Name: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Location: United States of America
Communication and Strategy
Education Level: Master's
Institute Name: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Location: United States of America
English and Philosophy
Education Level: Bachelor's
Institute Name: Siena College
Location: United States of America
2024
Founding Member of Fourth Effect
Founding Member of Fourth Effect
Alameda, California, United States of America
1998
Board Member Girls Inc.
Board director for Non profit Girls, Inc.
Alameda, California, United States of America
1984
Board Director San Jose Stage Company
16 years on board of Non Profit Theater: San Jose Stage Company
Alameda, California, United States of America
1986
Advisor for CA Board of Legal Specialization
Advisor to Legal CA Compliance
Alameda, California, United States of America
1984
Board Member United Way
Non-profit for CA United Way
Alameda, California, United States of America
Marriage
n/a
3 Children
Three adopted daughters: Maya Angelika Julyia