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## Gigi Woodruff

Gigi Woodruff currently serves as the director of leadership development & board governance at the YMCA of the USA. She is a nonprofit organizational leader with more than 25 years of leadership development and executive coaching experience.

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## [Engaging Your Board as You Navigate COVID-19](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/engaging-your-board-as-you-navigate-covid-19)

 Posted by [Gigi Woodruff](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/gigi-woodruff) on Apr 7, 2020, 2:40:31 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has made the lives of all executive directors far more difficult. It is not uncommon for EDs to feel lonely and isolated in their position, and for many, the current atmosphere has made those feelings even worse. But this is why having a good relationship with your board is...

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