In a letter obtained on Friday, Fowler wrote to the HCA’s board that, for her “own well-being,” she is no longer willing to subject herself to “hostile, biased and dismissive executive work environment.”

Fowler, who in 2006 founded and has since served as editor-in-chief of the entertainment publication-website Glitter, had been HCA member since May 2021, served on its board since April 2022 and president since September 2022.

The organization came under fire last year amid questions of financial, ethical, and voting impropriety, which contradicted its stated mission of being gender balanced and racially diverse.

The embattled HCA founder-chairman Scott Menzel could not be reached for comment.

Read the full letter below.

Dear All,
Sorry for the late hour as I am on France time.
Please accept my resignation as President and as a member of HCA due to what I deem at times, in my opinion, a hostile, biased and dismissive executive work environment not in alignment with the original duties offered when elected President last year. As a woman in leadership, I attempted to assist the organization on many variables with many being dismissed which included calling for proper formation since last year, committees, spearheading sales, bias training and accountability on harassment. For my own well-being I am stepping away. This will not take away from the lovely people I have met in this organization.
Wishing you the best.
Regards,
Nikki Fowler