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## Vernetta Walker

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## [20/20 Hindsight](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2014/04/03/2020-hindsight/)

 Posted by [Vernetta Walker](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/vernetta-walker) on Apr 3, 2014, 10:48:11 AM

**By Vernetta Walker, chief governance officer and vice president of programs, BoardSource**

A recent article, ["World Vision Reverses Decision To Hire Christians in Same-Sex Marriages,"](http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/march-web-only/world-vision-reverses-decision-gay-same-sex-marriage.html) really caught my attention. Irrespective of whether this board’s decisions were “right” or “wrong,” its actions are...

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Topics: [Board Best Practices](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-best-practices), [Board Diversity & Inclusivity](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/topic/board-diversity-inclusivity)

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## [Boards and Public Displays of Disaffection](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2014/02/20/boards-and-public-displays-of-disaffection/)

 Posted by [Vernetta Walker](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/vernetta-walker) on Feb 20, 2014, 10:56:18 AM

**By Vernetta Walker, vice president of programs and chief governance officer, BoardSource**

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## [MLK Day – A Perfect Time for Reflection](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/2013/01/21/mlk-day-a-perfect-time-for-reflection/)

 Posted by [Vernetta Walker](https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/author/vernetta-walker) on Jan 21, 2013, 4:00:24 AM

**By Vernetta Walker, vice president of consulting, training, and assessments**

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