Equitable Board Engagement Module 4: Designing Your Board Retreat
March 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The ōen studios Equitable Board Engagement Training is designed to help nonprofit board members and leaders build the skills and strategies they need to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact. This four-session training series focuses on key practical areas of board development and engagement, and provides actionable tools for participants and their colleagues. The training series aligns with TSNE’s Better Nonprofit Management Training Series guidelines by emphasizing equitable, inclusive, and process-oriented practices to support justice- and equity-driven work. Our facilitation approach follows the “I do, we do, you do” method, enabling participants to progress from learning new concepts to confidently applying them independently. Each session includes opportunities for group discussions, guided practice, and reflection to ensure that participants can connect the material to their lived experiences and organizational contexts.
In Module 4, unpack practical tips and tools for planning retreats that inspire strategic thinking, alignment, and renewed commitment among board members.
Learning Objectives
This training series is hands-on and discussion-driven, providing participants the space to learn from each other while applying best practices to their unique board dynamics. Participants will leave with new knowledge, practical tools, and the confidence to lead effectively within their roles.
In Module 4, participants will be able to develop a plan for a board retreat designed to align their board’s strategy, reflections, and needs with broader organizational goals.
Target Audience
Board members, chairs/officers, and executive directors
About the Trainer
Jennifer Fei (she/her) is the Founder and Principal of ōen studios. She is a strategist, facilitator, and leadership coach based in Brooklyn, NY.
With over a decade of experience and through past senior leadership and advisory roles, Jen has launched grassroots non-profit organizations, managed cross-functional teams and budgets, led successful multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns, and implemented global partnership programs. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley and her Master’s in International Policy from Stanford University. With extensive experience in philanthropic, corporate, research, and non-profit organizations, she is passionate about leveraging her skills and expertise for the benefit of impactful leaders and teams and in service of a more just and equitable world.
In addition to leading ōen studios, Jen also serves on the Board of Directors of the Mockingbird Incubator, a non-profit accelerator for grassroots non-profit organizations and activists. She is a grantmaking panelist for the Brooklyn Arts Council and a two-time fellow of the Women’s Impact Alliance leadership development program. She also volunteers with the Asian American Justice and Innovation Lab. Jen is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified advanced yoga and mindfulness teacher with specializations in trauma-informed and restorative yoga. She incorporates all of her training and experience into her facilitation, coaching, and leadership style.