The Path from HR to the Boardroom

Debra Boggs is an award-winning entrepreneur and nationally recognized expert in executive career strategy as CEO of D&S Executive Career Management. Debra’s thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and dozens of other media outlets. She’s also a sought-after speaker for national conferences and private leadership events. Her firm has a decade-long reputation for supporting C-suite leaders in navigating complex career transitions, landing board seats, and maximizing compensation in competitive markets.

Michelle Merritt is Chief Strategy Office of D&S Executive Career Management and brings over 20 years of leadership, talent development, and executive recruitment expertise to guide senior executives through career pivots, board readiness, and visibility-building with precision and confidence. Michelle has advised hundreds of C-suite leaders and emerging board candidates across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth organizations. Her background spans corporate HR, leadership development, executive search, and board director roles, giving her rare insight into what decision-makers are really looking for in top candidates. Michelle is a frequent speaker on breaking into the boardroom and currently serves as a board chair.