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About Ascently Institute

Meet Our Board

Our amazing board draws from decades of
experience in business, community, and servant leadership to make a difference.

Our board is passionate about promoting respect and protection for all humans.

Every day our visionary leaders draw from their growing networks to connect, inspire, inform, and create a better future!

 ASCENTLY INSTITUTE BOARD of DIRECTORS

MARY
PLATT

TREASURER

Mary Platt is a highly-respected, successful finance professional with decades of financial and business experience across aerospace, aviation, and real estate.
Mary is committed to helping others achieve their goals.

ANDREW
GIBSON

BOARD MEMBER

Andrew Gibson is an award-winning CEO of an aerospace company with decades of experience building successful companies and turning around struggling organizations with a balance of technology and innovative leadership.

MICHAEL HESSION

SECRETARY
Michael Hession is a financial professional with decades of experience in business, coaching and consulting.
Micheal aspires to help people become financially independent.

REBECCA MURTAGH

CHAIRPERSON
FOUNDER

Rebecca Murtagh is a Human First futurist, C-suite advisor, speaker, and author passionate about helping innovative organizations balance technology and human talent for accelerated growth and sustainable success.
Rebecca is a 2X award-winning CEO and founder of Ascently Institute.

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