Laysha Ward
Director/Board Member at UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 26 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Laysha Ward first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Specialty Stores | 206 | |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 89 |
Minnesota Orchestral Association
 Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Movies/Entertainment | 82 |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Private Company | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 72 |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 63 |
The International Women's Forum
 The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 49 |
| Public Company | Restaurants | 44 | |
| Public Company | Airlines | 42 | |
The Economic Club of New York
 The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 37 |
United Airlines, Inc.
 United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Subsidiary | Airlines | 35 |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an international service organization founded in 1908 by nine African-American college students at Howard University. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization has grown to over 300,000 members in more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters worldwide. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is committed to lifelong personal and professional development of its members and advocating for social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. Glenda Baskin Glover has been the CEO of the company since 2018.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 34 |
The Links, Inc.
 The Links, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Links, Inc. is a volunteer service organization founded in 1946, committed to enriching and sustaining the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. With over 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom, the organization engages in educational, civic, and inter-cultural activities that enrich the lives of members of the black community at large. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization's five programming facets include services to youth, the arts, national trends and services, and international programs.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 25 |
Denny's, Inc.
 Denny's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Denny's, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, soups and salads, desserts, pancakes and beverages. The company was founded by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 21 |
Northside Achievement Zone
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| Non-Profit Organization | 6 | |
Greater Msp
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| Private Company | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Laysha Ward via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| IBM | Packaged Software | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LODGENET INTERACTIVE CORP. | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | Managed Health Care | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
US Airways, Inc.
 US Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation U.S. Airways, Inc. provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing President | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CDW CORPORATION | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Human Resources Officer Chairman | |
Health Care Service Corp.
 Health Care Service Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Health Care Service Corp. provides health and life insurance services. It operates through its divisions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. The company was founded by Justin Ford Kimball in 1929 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Life/Health Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Spelman College | College/University | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc.
 America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. is the national trade association representing the health insurance industry. AHIP's members provide health and supplemental benefits to more than 200 million Americans through employer-sponsored coverage, the individual insurance market, and public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. AHIP advocates for public policies that expand access to affordable health care coverage to all Americans through a competitive marketplace that fosters choice, quality and innovation. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mayo Clinic
 Mayo Clinic Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Mayo Clinic provides health care services. Its products and services include healthy living program, sports medicine, Mayo clinic health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, medical laboratory services and mayo clinic voice apps. The firm offers medical services in the areas of dermatology, allergy, hypertension, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, radiation oncology, and rheumatology. The company was founded by William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo in 1986 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Catalyst, Inc.
 Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
The Field Museum of Natural History
 The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AT&T INC. | Wireless Telecommunications | Chief Executive Officer General Counsel | |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc.
 Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy operates as an only international forum of business leaders. It specializes in social strategies, stakeholders involvements, business strategies, and disaster relief services. The company was founded by Paul L. Newman and Peter L. Malkin in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Women's Foodservice Forum
 Women's Foodservice Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Air Transport Association of America, Inc.
 Air Transport Association of America, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Air Transport Association of America, Inc. engages in promoting safety, security, and health in airline industry. It collaborates with the airlines, labor groups, congress, and administration to improve air travel for everyone. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Airlines | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Steppenwolf Theatre Co.
 Steppenwolf Theatre Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Steppenwolf Theatre Co. is a theatre company based in Chicago, IL. The non-profit company's website provides theatre and drama teaching resources for educators in the greater Chicago area. Steppenwolf Theatre develops new plays, new audiences, and new artists for the future of American theatre. Additionally, they offer recommended restaurants on and around Halsted St. for those attending their shows. Get tickets to a show and experience the creativity and innovation of Steppenwolf Theatre The company was founded by Gary Alan Sinise. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
 National Black MBA Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Black MBA Association, Inc. operates as an association for national black MBA''s. the firm?s programs and resources include scale-up pitch challenge, Ghana trade mission, leaders of tomorrow, colleges & scholarships, 100K hour mentoring, challenge, E-suite speaker series, professional training & certifications, webinar academy and black think. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Urban League
 The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 50 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 21 |
| Commercial Services | 17 |
| Transportation | 6 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Health Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 696 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 287 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 164 |
| President | 125 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 97 |
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| Michelle Collins | 53 |
| Dmitri Stockton | 33 |
| Larry Richman | 33 |
| George Barrett | 33 |
| David Abney | 32 |
| David Vitale | 32 |
| Oscar Munoz | 31 |
| Gail Boudreaux | 30 |
| Gena Ashe | 29 |
| Lisa Wardell | 28 |
| Brian Cornell | 27 |
| Edward Shapiro | 26 |
| Monica Lozano | 25 |
| Glenda Glover | 25 |
| Edward Philip | 23 |
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