"I am thrilled to introduce you to one of our recent ACE Graduates and Certified Board Candidate, Christine Benero. Christine already has board experience and is currently CEO of a major non-profit organization. Beyond all of the experience, she is well-respected and well known in many circles of influence.

Christine served in two Presidential administrations, working for both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. She has received numerous awards and recognitions and many leaders turn to Christine for her advice, support and input for tough community situations, like what we have been facing with Covid-19.

I wonder how she gets it all done and yet, she does, and with grace. She is a true warrior in that she helps so many and maintains her high level of integrity and value. We are fortunate to have her consideration to serve on corporate boards. She will bring a lot to the board table and I am anxious to see where she ends up. " 

Michele Ashby, CEO, ACE LLC

Christine Benero is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mile High United Way, leading one of the country’s oldest philanthropic organizations and raising over $300 million in revenue through public/private partnerships. A seasoned Chief Executive with over thirty years experience, including emergency preparedness and disaster response Christine has served in two presidential administrations and has held executive positions in the public, private and philanthropic sectors.

Christine has extensive board experience, serving on corporate, foundation and non-profit boards, including serving in the roles of Board Chair, Governance Committee Chair, and Strategic Planning Chair. She has been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of Colorado’s Most Admired CEOs, by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Colorado and has received the Governor’s Citizenship medal, one of Colorado’s highest recognition for service to the state.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University, a Masters in Education from Harvard University, Graduate School of Education and was selected as a 2007 Gates Fellow for the Senior Executive Program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.

Christine has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.

“Michele Ashby and the ACE Board training has been one of the most important investments I have made in my career. Her expertise, commitment to the promotion of women on boards and her vast network and connections will not only be game-changing for me, but game-changing for the entire corporate sector."

~ Christine Benero