Fran Rodgers was the founder and CEO of WFD. Established in 1983 to assist employers in responding to the changing work force, the organization pioneered the development of a new generation of employee benefits and consulting and research services, especially addressing the needs of women. Fran has served on many corporate and not-for-profit Boards including NARAL, Progressive Majority and Harvard-related hospitals and health services. She is a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, and a national winner of the Ernst & Young/Merrill Lynch Entrepreneur of the Year Award.