Librae Advisory Board
Looking to support ambitious women+ in STEM in a meaningful way?
Join the Librae Advisory Board!
What is the
Librae Advisory Board?
The Librae Advisory Board is a group of experienced professionals who support the operational board of Librae through strategic advice, external perspective and continuity.
The Advisory Board is intended to:
support long-term sustainability
provide guidance during organisational growth
help identify operational or strategic risks early
support continuity between changing student boards
The role is fully advisory:
no operational management
no legal responsibility
no financial liability
no day-to-day involvement
The operational board remains fully responsible for the execution and management of Librae.
Librae has grown significantly over the years. We have larger events, more partnerships, larger budgets and faced broader operational complexity. At the same time, Librae remains a student-led non-profit organisation with yearly board transitions.
Purpose of the
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is intended to:
provide continuity
preserve institutional knowledge
support sustainable decision making
help prevent organizational overextension
create a stronger support structure for future boards
protect librae’s mission and values across board generations.
Important
Principles
The Advisory Board:
advises, but does not govern
supports, but does not operationally manage
challenges constructively, but does not micromanage
Expectations
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for professionals who:
believe in Librae’s mission
enjoy supporting young women+ in STEM
can provide strategic or organisational insight
are willing to occasionally challenge and advise the board constructively
bring experience from industry, academia, non-profits or leadership positions
Possible backgrounds may include:
STEM industry professionals
academics/researchers
experienced non-profit leaders
HR/D&I professionals
event/program strategists
entrepreneurship/start-up backgrounds
previous Librae board members
Involvement
Expected involvement includes:
approximately 4 quarterly meetings per year
occasional ad hoc consultations when needed
reviewing selected event plans, budgets or structural proposals
supporting the board during transitions or organisational challenges
Estimated total commitment:
approximately 8 days per year
The role is voluntary and unpaid.
To ensure continuity, Advisory Board members are preferably willing to stay involved for a minimum of approximately 2 years.
Scope of Advisory Support
The Advisory Board may be consulted on:
yearly strategic planning
organisational structure
major partnership changes
event feasibility and sustainability
continuity and governance questions
long-term organisational growth
Additionally, the Advisory Board is intended to review:
large budget proposals (over €1000)
major event commitments and plans
structural organisational changes
The purpose of these reviews is not to approve personal preferences or creative ideas, but primarily to: assess feasibility, identify operational or financial risks, evaluate sustainability and capacity and safeguard organisational continuity
What do you gain?
As a member of the Librae Advisory Board, you contribute to the growth and long-term sustainability of a rapidly growing women+ in STEM community. Advisory Board members support and guide young board members, help safeguard Librae’s mission and values over time, and provide continuity between changing student boards. In addition, members become part of Librae’s broader network of professionals, partners and role models, while contributing their experience and perspective in a meaningful but flexible way. Advisory Board members may also gain visibility within the Librae community and events if desired.