From the NBA to the Next Generation: Tammy Henault’s Vision for Belonging and Equity in Leadership

Who are three women that inspire you?

My mother who always encouraged me with limitless possibilities. She loved fiercely and unconditionally and always put family first. She was a risk taker immigrating to America even though she initially didn’t speak English and served as an U.S. Army spouse for decades. 

Ruth Bader Ginsburg for being a transformative force in the fight for gender equality, systematically dismantling legal barriers that discriminated against women, arguing landmark cases before the Supreme Court that established critical legal precedents for gender rights that I don’t take for granted today. 

Michelle Yeoh as she represents an extraordinary journey of breaking cultural and industry barriers in global entertainment. She has consistently defied expectations and has been a powerful advocate for Asian representation and cultural understanding in global media.

“What is the legacy you hope to leave behind as a changemaker and leader in your industry?”

As a leader committed to meaningful change, I hope my legacy is fundamentally about contributing to a corporate landscape that my daughters- and all young women, particularly those from the AAPI community- can enter with confidence, opportunity, and genuine belonging. I want them to inherit a world where their potential isn’t constrained by gender, race, or outdated institutional norms.  Where they see themselves reflected in leadership at every level and where their unique perspectives are not just welcomed, but considered essential.