The Leadership Foundry | 197 followers on LinkedIn. Increasing Women on Corporate Boards in the Washington DC Metro Region | The Leadership Foundry was created by Women in Technology (WIT) to prepare executive women for positions as corporate board directors. The gender diversity gap on boards in the Washington, D.C. area is greater than that of the nation. Our aim is to make a difference by assisting women with the necessary information and tools; providing opportunities to make connections; and helping to develop relationships that may lead to a board position.