Association Rockstars

Kate Fryer is the CEO of the Endocrine Society. Kate partners with the board of directors and other member leaders to develop strategies, achieve the organization's mission, and work with staff team members to ensure that all methods and programs are successfully implemented.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Watch as Lowell Aplebaum interviews Hester Ndoja, Matt Gruhn, Samyuktha Neeraja, Lindsay Currie, Jeff De Cagna, Joanna Pineda, and Christina Lewellen for the annual Association Rockstar's Roundtable to discuss 2024 reflections and their projections for 2025. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the association landscape, this Rockstar conversation offers valuable perspectives to help you close the year on a high note and prepare for 2025 with confidence. It is perfect for association executives, nonprofit leaders, and community builders looking to spark innovation and deepen connections.Key Takeaways Include:✨Celebrating milestones and shared brilliance from 2024.✨Emerging trends in association management and member engagement.✨Strategies to foster growth, collaboration, and impact in your organization.✨Watch now and get inspired to lead your association to new heights!Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b....

In this insightful session, Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of ATLIS, and Lindsay Currie, Executive Officer of the Council on Undergraduate Research, share their proven strategies for organizing successful, high-impact events. Designed for both solo staff and teams of all sizes, this presentation dives into best practices that foster community, engage members, and create lasting value.What You'll Learn:- Real-world success stories showcasing impactful events- Strategies to overcome challenges and maximize resources- Insights on collaboration and team synergy- Practical ideas for boosting member engagement and creating meaningful experiencesDiscover actionable insights to elevate your organization's gatherings and deliver unparalleled value to your members.#AssociationLeadership #EventStrategies #MemberEngagement #NonprofitSuccessHost and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

In this video, Matt Gruhn - President of the Marine Retailers Association, and Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova, dive into a straightforward approach to enhancing member engagement by focusing on what truly matters: building better relationships. Discover how a few simple changes can lead to stronger connections and greater satisfaction among your members.Key Highlights:Ease of Implementation: Learn how small, easy-to-implement strategies can make a big difference in how your members feel connected to your organization.Fostering Genuine Connections: Explore methods that prioritize meaningful interactions, helping you create deeper, more authentic relationships with your members.Success Stories: Hear how these simple strategies have helped organizations strengthen their bonds with members, leading to increased loyalty and engagement.Why Watch? If you're looking for practical ways to enhance member relationships and boost engagement, this video offers valuable insights that are both easy to implement and highly effective.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

We have turned the tables and our host, Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF is in the guest seat today.

Rita Chen Fujisawa, MBA, CAE is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF). As the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, she oversees day-to-day administrative activities, operations, and management of the association.Rita has spent 20+ years in the association industry and is an active member of both the American Society of Association Executives(ASAE) and the California Society of Association Executives.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE, has been working in the associationindustry for over 8 years. Currently, she is the State Association Relations Manager II at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. In this role, Samyuktha offers consulting services to state associations and helps them with their governance, leadership, and infrastructure-related needs.Outside of her leadership and advocacy efforts, Samyuktha is a recipient of the 2023 Rising Star Alumni Award from Benedictine University, the Association Forum Forty Under 40 Award in 2021, and is an ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Scholar for the Class of 2023-2025.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Joanna Pineda is the CEO of Matrix Group, which she founded in 1999. In addition to Matrix Group, Joana has led the company to develop MatrixMaxx, a web-based Association Management Software, and BeSpeake, a virtual meeting platformBefore becoming CEO of Matrix Group, Joana was President of Business Information Network after receiving her Master's from Johns Hopkins University.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Hester Ndoja, CAE joined the Florida Society of Association Executives in January 2008 and recently, she was named President and CEO in February 2024.  Hester has gained experience in just about every area of association management while at FSAE and earned the Certified Association Executive designation (CAE) in 2009. Hester has a passion for salesmanship and discusses the significance of attentive listening and its transformative impact on her professional trajectory. She believes that the key to selling lies in the art of listening intently, empathetically grasping the needs of the customer, and fostering personalized connections to cultivate lasting relationships.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE is an executive advisor for Foresight First LLC in Reston, Virginia, and an association contrarian, foresight practitioner, governing designer, stakeholder/successor advocate, and stewardship catalyst. Jeff shares the importance of intentional learning and challenging your orthodoxy in creating success for the future of your association.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Kayla Waller is President / CEO at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. She was appointed CEO a year and a half after graduating from Virginia Tech. Kayla shares her experience as a younger CEO and how they have overcome technology challenges and tough conversations in her time at the Chamber. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Listen in as Lowell M. Aplebaum interviews a panel of Association Rockstars from the 2023 season as they reflect on the past year and look forward to 2024. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dana is the Director of Client Partnerships at DelCor Technology Solutions. She likes making clients (and people in general) happy by finding solutions to their problems and creating positive relationships by connecting them with others. She's a big fan of the passion she sees in the association world, and how technology can enable organizations to achieve great things.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joseph Jones, PhD, MPA, IOM is chief of staff to the president at Des Moines University. He is the former executive director of The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University. He is a community volunteer, local elected official, and nonprofit organization board leader. He is a lifelong introvert and spends his quiet time with his 7-year-old Newfoundland and an assortment of backyard chickens.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Adam Levy, CAE is the Executive Director of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association. An experienced association executive and career nonprofit professional, Adam previously served as the Deputy and Interim Executive Director of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, and held roles at the National Restaurant Association, and SmithBucklin, the world's largest association management company. He serves on the Board of Directors of Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC), and the Small Staff Associations Advisory Committee of ASAE. Adam was a recipient of Association Forum's “Forty Under 40” award in 2022, and holds his CAE from The American Society of Association Executives.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

listen in as Lowell Aplebaum interviews Hassana Howe, CAE, the Chief Experience and Engagement Officer (CXO) of the American Physical Society (APS), with a mission to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics. She comes to APS with 17 years of non-profit executive experience. As CXO, Hassana oversees communications, marketing, and membership engagement activities to deliver a consistent and compelling experience to members and the global physics community.  A self-described “scientist with a heart,” Hassana has a B.S. in Microbiology from North Carolina State University and is bilingual in Spanish and English. Well-traveled and has lived or worked in 16 countries across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Dawn Amaskane, CAE, CMP is the Associate Vice President of Administrative Affairs at the American Osteopathic Association based in Chicago.  Dawn has 20 years of well-rounded association experience. As a business events strategists, she oversees all association meetings; in addition she leads key governance structure and operations as well as implements association-wide strategies based on the strategic plan.  Dawn is an active member in the association community and is a member of the Association Forum of Chicagoland, the American Society for Association Executives and the Professional Convention Management Association.   Dawn serves as Secretary on the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter and in 2022 was honored and received the Association Professional Achievement award from Association Forum of Chicagoland. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Listen as Lowell Aplebaum interviews Anne Ornelas, DES. Throughout her career Anne has held positions with a range of responsibilities, like the utility player in baseball she's learned how important it is to adapt to changes, be flexible, learn new skills, and remain a master at building and maintaining relationships. She's covered several bases including CME/education, membership, diversity, and now operations specifically working on technology projects for CASSS's digital transformation. She's been humbled by her leadership experiences as an ASAE DELP scholar (class of 2012-2014) and National Urban Fellows – America's Leaders of Change in 2011, cherishing the relationships she's built with countless amazing leaders. In the last 3 years of COVID and cancer, she's learned not to take her physical and mental health for granted when it comes to work/life balance.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Rodneikka Scott, MSC, CAE is the Chief Membership & Diversity Programs Officer at the Endocrine Society. She has over fifteen years of diverse association leadership experience in and around strategic operations, business development, member engagement, component support, value creation, program innovation and implementation, partnership building, communications, marketing, and DEIR. She has been honored in the field of association management by being awarded the 2022-2024 Diversity Executive Leadership Program as well as being a recipient of the Association Forum 2022 Forty Under 40 Association in the association industry­­­­­.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Listen as Lowell interviews Lindsay Currie, CAE, the Executive Officer of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR, www.cur.org). Currie is an association executive focused on enriching and advancing society through associations. She is a believer in the power of practicing foresight and the positive impact it has on associations as they pursue achievement of mission driven goals.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Lowell Aplebaum interviews Nabil El-Ghoroury, PhD, CAE a psychologist and principal at Executive Therapy and Consulting. Combining his experience as an association executive and a licensed mental health professional, he now conducts virtual psychotherapy with executives and leaders (and is authorized to see patients in over 30 states) as well as speaking about stress management, impostor experience, creating a culture of wellness, and other mental health topics to associations and organizations.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Watch as Lowell M. Aplebaum interviews Stefanie Reeves, FASAE, CAE, Bobby Peralta, CPAE, Joe Lindahl, MA, CAE, Ashley Hodak Sullivan, Natasha Bethea Goodwin, MS, CAE, and David Falchek, CAE for the annual Association Rockstars Roundtable to discuss 2022 reflections and their projections for 2023. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Natasha Bethea Goodwin MS, CAE is the Senior Director of Marketing and Membership at the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) where she sets the strategic direction for ITI's brand awareness and membership activities. She is on a mission to assist young professionals in embracing their greatness by unlocking their sense of competence, confidence, and value in the workplace. Natasha's current career accomplishments include being selected as a 2018 Forty Under 40 Award recipient by Association Forum and a 2019 ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Scholar.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lowell interviews the Association Latinos: - Jose Segarra, MNA, CAE, Strategic Director & Senior Account Executive at Bostrom.- Carlos Cardenas, CAE, Director of Information Technology at the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).- Norma Castrejon, CAE, Sr. Technology Consultant at DelCor.- Jay Carino, MBA, CAE, Vice President of Membership Services at the American Osteopathic Association.- Josie Hernandez, IOM, Account Executive at Bostrom and Executive Director for DONA International. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Stefanie Reeves FASAE, CAE is the Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement with the American Psychological Association. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Maryland Psychological Association. A member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), she was named a Fellow of the association in 2020, served on their Board from 2018 - 2021 and is a 2008-2009 DELP Scholar.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

David Falchek ,CAE, is the executive director of the American Wine Society.  He began his career in publishing and transitioned to associations after board experience serving a federal credit union and the American Wine Society. He also chairs the City of Scranton Board of Ethics.

Joe Lindahl, MA, CAE,  has been a part of the association management community for 12 years and currently serves as a Senior Associate with MCI-USA and leads the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition as the Executive Director. He serves as the organization's spokesperson and the Board of Director's strategic partner to enhance the awareness and impact of the MSA Coalition.

Amy discusses superpowers, careers, and more with our panelist of CAEs: Lakisha Miller-Barclay, CAE, EA, Executive Director & CEO at Rubber Division, ACSJason Guilbeau, PhD, CAE, Executive Director, Association for the Study of Higher Education Courtney Bulger, CAE, Executive Director. 

Ashley Hodak Sullivan is a seasoned association and non-profit executive, having spent her entire career working in membership, marketing, governance, technology, and strategy with both trade associations and professional societies. She currently serves as director of membership and marketing for the National Association of College and University Attorneys in Washington, DC, where she is responsible for the implementation and oversight of all membership, marketing, and sponsorship activities for the association. Additionally, she is an active member and volunteer with ASAE and currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the Membership Professionals Advisory Council. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Belinda Moore is the director of strategic membership solutions and has worked in the association space since 1993. Over that time she's written four books authored four white papers and is the editor of the Association's Evolve 2022 and Beyond Thought Leadership Journal. She also writes the popular Association Annie comic strips and she is known for her enthusiastic and engaging style Belinda is frequently engaged by associations to assist with the strategy, development, and implementation. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Corey Clayborne, FAIA, NOMA, MBA, CAE currently serves as the Executive Vice President and chief executive of the Virginia component of the American Institute of Architects. AIA Virginia is the voice of the architecture profession in the Commonwealth, dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment. In this position, he is responsible for the success of the Advocacy, Education, Outreach, and Member Services portfolios. In 2020, he was elevated into the AIA's prestigious College of Fellows. Only about 3% of the organization's 94,000+ members hold this distinction.  Prior to this role, Corey practiced as an architect in private practice for 13 years serving as a project manager for local, state, and federal clients.Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaAssociation Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Octavio 'Bobby' Peralta, CPAE the CEO and Founder of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) discusses his 30 year association career and how it lead to the creation of PCAAE, as well as what his hopes for the future of his organization are. Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaAssociation Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This panel of Rockstars shares their stories about how they got started in the association world and why obtaining the IOM certification has been important to their careers. Join Dewan Clayborn, IOM, Robert Newman, CAE, IOM, and Kuma Roberts, IOM as they discuss this with Amy. Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaAssociation Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE is the newly appointed CEO and President of ASAE, she was selected the 2020 Professional Society CEO of the Year by CEO Update, and is passionate about working in the community she serves. She brings leadership in building teams, growing membership and engagement, incubating unique innovations, delivering revenue results and advancing the community through the creation of a welcoming environment of inclusion, diversity and equity.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Kuma Roberts, IOM, Dewan Clayborn, IOM, Amanda Messer-Creel, CAE, Catharine Brown, Mike Moss, CAE, Mary Byers, CAE, Geoffrey Brown, CAE, and Sikha Singh discuss their 2021 reflections and their projections for 2022. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Melissa Garcia, CAE is the Associate Executive Director for the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). Having spent her career at SfN in seven different roles, Melissa has worked across several functions including meeting programming and education, process improvement, project management, association governance, scientific publications, science policy and advocacy, marketing and communications, and information technology with a focus on business development, innovation, and program expansion. She currently sits on the CESSE board, and is a 2016 recipient of Association Forum/USAE's Forty Under 40 and Association Trends' Young & Aspiring Professionals awards. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sikha Singh, MHS, PMP is the Deputy Director of the Newborn Screening and Genetics program at the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). She is a results-oriented public health leader and certified project management professional with extensive knowledge in maternal and child health, molecular technologies and public health preparedness and response. Has been a member of the ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP), has been recognized as an Association Forum Forty under 40 honoree in 2019, and was named to the 2014 ASAE NextGen Class. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mary Byers, CAE, CSP is the author of Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations and Road to Relevance: 5 Strategies for Competitive Associations. Mary is a former association executive and now is a consultant, professional speaker, and association advisor. She is a skilled retreat architect and helps groups gain clarity and focus through leadership conference training, board orientations, and generative discussion facilitation. Mary coaches association CEOs and board chairs and leads CEO MasterMind groups.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cathy Brown, CAE, FASAE is the Vice President, West Coast of Vetted Solutions and has more than 38 years of experience in the non-profit sector, having served as executive director for philanthropic organizations and professional associations. She is the immediate past chair of the ASAE fellows. With robust  involvement in ASAE throughout her career, she has been a big proponent of both association and nonprofit executives.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dresden Farrand, CAE, MPP, MPA is the Chief Executive Office of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) where she is using her talents and expertise to make innovative and strategic changes to AWRA's 58-year-old association business model; her other association successes include building programs and services increasing membership component relations and fostering high performing teams to put members at the center of their work.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mike Moss has been an association professional since 1992, Mike has served in multiple organizations with responsibilities in membership, strategy, operations, and certification. An avid gardener, he enjoys spending as much time as possible outside with his family and their ridiculously cool dog, Annie.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jose Segarra, MNA, CAE obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and communications from Loyola University in Chicago, a master's degree in nonprofit management from North Park University and earned his certified association executive CAE designation from the American Society of Association Executives. Jose is currently an accountant executive for Bostrom, an association management firm and is an Association Forum board member.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Geoffrey Brown, CAE is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). He is responsible for implementing the association's strategic framework, and leading external relations, ensuring its operational success. Geoff is the past chair of Association Forum in Chicago. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brian Haney, CLTC, CFBS, CFS, CIS, LACP, CAE is the founder and Vice President of the Haney Company, he has been advising clients on how to achieve financial freedom. He attended Indiana University and is the worlds title holder of The Most Embarrassing Dad. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Tyrone Adams, CAE, RCE, is the President/CEO of the Colorado Association of Realtors. He has served the realtor association for over 27 years in various capacities prior to assuming the helm as the President and CEO in 2015. He earned his RCE, CAE, and DELP designations.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Tori Miller Liu, MBA, CAE, is the Director of Information Systems at the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She's a technology leader with extensive experience in association management, strategic planning and information systems. Tori is a founding member and board member of Association Women Technology Champions, she is a Certified Association Executive as well as holds an MBA from George Washington University. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This panel of Rockstars shares their stories about how they got started in the association world and why obtaining the highest industry certification, CAE, has been important to their careers. Join Oyango Snell, Esq., CAE; Jamie Beaulieu, CAE; and Amanda Creel, CAE, RCE as they share professional or personal challenges they have faced throughout their careers and what has helped them get to where they are today. Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaAssociation Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Amy Hager, CAE, IOM provides insight on community building, connecting, and creating stronger bonds worldwide. She usually is behind the scenes at Association Rockstars, but in this episode, she is in the guest seat.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mark Sedgley is the Chief Revenue Officer at Personify, the market-leading provider of technology solutions for associations and nonprofit organizations.Most recently, Mark served as the President and CEO of MemberClicks where he drove the company from under 200 clients to 3,500 and significantly retooled its product portfolio to be a market leader in the space. Has more than 20 years of experience leading sales, marketing, personnel, and operations at the regional and corporate level in both start-ups and fortune fifteen companies.Mark graduated from Wake Forest University with a dual degree in Literature and East Asian Studies (which he admittedly hasn’t done much with since).Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...​License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE is the VP membership for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Jackie is responsible for recruitment, retention, and engagement for approximately 83,000 domestic and international individuals and corporations and is responsible for $8.4M, which represents the third largest revenue stream, in membership revenue and ensuring a positive ROI for AHIMA. Some of her accomplishments include: changing the membership model and developing and implementing engagement strategies for new groups. She increased membership by 97%, lead diversity and inclusion initiatives, and developed and delivered educational training programs.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...​License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...​

A panel of our 2020 Association Rockstars came together for a bit of 2020 reflection - stories of trial and triumph - and took a main focus on the world we want to build in 2021. As we craft this next normal - What will leadership in 2021 look like? Where should we be focused for individual growth? For mission advancement? To stay connected?Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SHOW LESS