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Laysha Ward
Director/Board Member at
UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Laysha L.
Ward is Vice Chairman at The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund.
Holds director positions at Minnesota Orchestral Association, Denny's, Inc., United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (Independent Director), United Airlines, Inc., Northside Achievement Zone, Greater MSP, and Macro Media LLC.
Member of Executive Leadership Council, Inc., The Aspen Institute, Inc., The Economic Club of New York, The International Women's Forum, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc., The Economic Club of Chicago, Women Corporate Directors, and Black Women On Boards.
Formerly Director at Corporation for National & Community Service.
Independent Director at Denny's Corp.
from 2011 to 2025.
President of Target Foundation from 2012 to 2015.
Manager-Community Relations at Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc. Chief External Engagement Officer & Executive VP at Target Corp.
from 2017 to 2024.
Educated at Indiana University (undergraduate) and The University of Chicago (graduate).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/05/2026 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 31/05/2026 |
Laysha Ward active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 24/02/2021 |
The International Women's Forum
 The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates women's forum membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Women Corporate Directors
 Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which dedicating to discuss economic, business and social issues | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
United Airlines, Inc.
 United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Operates as a passenger and cargo airline company | Director/Board Member | - |
Northside Achievement Zone
 Northside Achievement Zone Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates community based organizations and schools | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
Minnesota Orchestral Association
 Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
Greater Msp
 Greater Msp Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that offers leadership, coordination and engagement services to grow economy | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2017 |
The Economic Club of New York
 The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organization for top executive levels of business, industry and finance | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Laysha Ward
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Training of Laysha Ward
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
73
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Target Corp.
 Target Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates department and discount stores | Retail Trade |
Denny's Corp.
 Denny's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates full-service restaurants | Consumer Services |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations | Commercial Services |
Indiana University
 Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Aspen Institute, Inc.
 The Aspen Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates institute that fosters leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Corporation for National & Community Service
 Corporation for National & Community Service Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides service & volunteering grants to social organizations | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of New York
The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organization for top executive levels of business, industry and finance | Commercial Services |
The International Women's Forum
The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates women's forum membership organization | Commercial Services |
Minnesota Orchestral Association
Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education | Consumer Services |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as sorority | Commercial Services |
Denny's, Inc.
 Denny's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates corporate funds to provide local and national arts education programs | Miscellaneous |
The Links, Inc.
 The Links, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a volunteer service organization for women | Commercial Services |
Women Corporate Directors
Women Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies | Commercial Services |
Target Foundation
 Target Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foundation | Finance |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
 United Airlines Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Operates as holding company with interest in transporting people and cargo through mainline operations, which utilize full-sized jet aircraft | Transportation |
Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc.
 Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
United Airlines, Inc.
United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Operates as a passenger and cargo airline company | Transportation |
Northside Achievement Zone
Northside Achievement Zone Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates community based organizations and schools | Commercial Services |
Macro Media LLC
 Macro Media LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in production and distribution of motion picture | Consumer Services |
Greater Msp
Greater Msp Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that offers leadership, coordination and engagement services to grow economy | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago
The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which dedicating to discuss economic, business and social issues | Commercial Services |
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