[mnarayan01]

> "I do not want to get into the specifics of any particular corporation. Nonetheless, it’s worth restating that the Code Club board believe X are a tremendous partner. As a member of the board I am completely aligned with that view."

> I'm not comfortable with lying and so it is in my best interest to resign.

I'm not sure what part of that statement would be a lie?

[Avenger42]

I'd think it would be this part:

"As a member of the board I am completely aligned with that view."

If she were asked to stop at "the board believe X are a tremendous partner", then as a member of the board, she'd be implying the last sentence, but not actually saying it. (I couldn't comment on whether or not she'd be fine with the implication either.)

[ryandrake]

Serious question: Are all members of a company's board typically expected unanimously agree ("align") with everything the company they direct does?

[vidarh]

The above is what the board has told here she should say if asked something about a partner.

If the actions of this corporation means she thinks e.g. that they're an unsuitable partner, then doing as the board told her would be to lie. She may also very well consider it lying by omission if she is unable to state her true opinion about said corporation.

I saw her speak at one of the Croydon Tech City events, and it's sad to see one of the founders of such a great educational organization like Code Club effectively get pushed out over the (possibly perceived - it's not clear Google or whomever actually asked for this in any way) sensitivity of some corporate partner.

[mnarayan01]

If she thinks that Google's actions makes them an unfit partner, then I see the lie (and applaud her commitment to her principles, though I don't think I agree with them). After further thought (based on your and other responses) I think that's a good interpretation of her statement, though the level of implication required seems a bit much for something as imprecise as English -- it would be nice if it had been made more explicit.

[viraptor]

> I do not want to get into the specifics

That part - it looks like she does want to get into the specifics.