Association Forum of Chicagoland

D2L Partners with ASAE and Association Forum

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared two new strategic partnerships with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Association Forum .

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared two new strategic partnerships with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Association Forum .
  • "As leaders in life-long learning, and strong believers of collaboration, connection, and leadership through education, we are proud to be working with ASAE and Association Forum and support them in their mission to empower association professionals in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry."
  • Serving communities comprised of thousands of association professionals, ASAE and Association Forum are critical learning hubs for the development of their members.
  • Founded in 1916, Association Forum is the "Association for Associations in Chicago," and serves a vibrant community of 4,000+ members, who represent more than 44,000 association professionals from over 1,700 Chicago organizations.

PIA's Dana Anaman Named to the Forty Under 40 Program

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Forty Under 40 Program by Association Forum recognizes individuals whose notable endeavors before turning 40 have had an impact within the association management community.

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  • The Forty Under 40 Program by Association Forum recognizes individuals whose notable endeavors before turning 40 have had an impact within the association management community.
  • "I am honored and humbled to be selected for the 2023 Class of Forty Under 40," said Anaman.
  • Anaman holds a Bachelor of Arts from Radford University and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
  • When Dana is not busy at work, she spends her free time traveling the world and exploring new cuisines.

AANA Appoints Amy Sherwood as Chief Membership Officer

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Amy Sherwood, CAE to serve as AANA's Chief Membership Officer.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Amy Sherwood, CAE to serve as AANA's Chief Membership Officer.
  • She will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce.
  • Sherwood is responsible for developing and executing the strategies necessary to support AANA's state associations, their leadership and viability as well as AANA overall membership.
  • "I am honored to be chosen to lead the membership division of AANA and look forward to working with AANA members and staff to ensure our state association and member experience is consistent with the mission and core values of the organization," Sherwood said.

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

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Monday, May 15, 2023

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), has been named Executive Vice President of ACI.

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), has been named Executive Vice President of ACI.
  • Current ACI Executive Vice President, Ronald G. Burg, will retire from ACI in August after 13 years of service to the Institute.
  • Grubbe brings more than 25 years of non-profit executive leadership experience to the Institute, with notable prior positions at the Appraisal Institute, American Fraternal Alliance (formerly the National Fraternal Congress of America), and the Think First Foundation.
  • As President and CEO, Grubbe served as an ex-officio Board of Directors and Executive Committee member, as well as NPCA Foundation president and ex-officio Board member.

NAHQ CEO Recognized for Chief Staff Executive Achievement

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced that Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ, and NAHQ chief executive officer/executive director, has been awarded the 2023 Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement by the Association Forum .

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  • The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced that Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ, and NAHQ chief executive officer/executive director, has been awarded the 2023 Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement by the Association Forum .
  • “Working in and leading nonprofit organizations to advance healthcare has been a labor of love and my highest privilege.
  • Under Mercado’s leadership, NAHQ is advancing the visibility and credibility of the profession while ensuring people working in quality are recognized and valued for their contributions.
  • During her tenure, NAHQ membership and the number of Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ) certifications have doubled.

Invest in Others Names R. Barkley Payne as its New Executive Director

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

BOSTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ("Invest in Others"), a nonprofit dedicated to furthering and amplifying the charitable work of financial professionals and their firms, announced today that it has appointed R. Barkley Payne to serve as its new executive director succeeding Megan McAuley.

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  • "I'm excited to welcome Barkley to Invest in Others and to offer him my full support as we transition to his leadership," said John Hyland, Board Chair at Invest in Others.
  • At Invest in Others, Payne will oversee operations and implement strategies to improve the organization's programs, fundraising, marketing and administrative functions.
  • "I want to offer my thanks to the Invest in Others Board of Directors for placing their trust in me," said R. Barkley Payne, Executive Director at Invest in Others.
  • Before the American Medical Association Foundation, Payne spent 12 years as the executive director of the American Dental Association Foundation.

Bostrom Announces Transition to a New Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Bostrom has today announced a transition to a new Executive Leadership Team (ELT) that will take effect on January 1, 2023 to support the companys growth and accelerate implementation of its strategic priorities.

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  • Bostrom has today announced a transition to a new Executive Leadership Team (ELT) that will take effect on January 1, 2023 to support the companys growth and accelerate implementation of its strategic priorities.
  • Im incredibly grateful for the leadership and partnership Ive shared with Ken and Randy working together to position us to get to this point.
  • We believe his strong leadership experience will help focus Bostrom to continue its growth while staying true to the incredible culture weve built together.
  • Dee will lead the Executive Leadership Team of Dede Gish-Panjada, MBA , Chief Operating Officer, Kate Temple, SPHR , Chief People Officer, Jeanne Sheehy, MBA , Chief Marketing Officer, and Bryan White, CAE , Chief Growth Officer.

CHADD Announces New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

LANHAM, Md., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)―the leading resource for children and adults with ADHD, their families, educators, and healthcare professionals―is proud to announce the appointment of Laurie Kulikosky, CAE, as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 17, 2022.

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  • "It is an honor and privilege to be selected as the next CEO of CHADD," said Kulikosky.
  • "We're thrilled to have Laurie join the CHADD team," said Patricia M. Hudak, PCC, BCC, President, CHADD National Board of Directors.
  • Kulikosky is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with more than two decades of experience in association management and the nonprofit sector.
  • Kulikosky joins CHADD after spending 12 years in several leadership roles with the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), most recently as Deputy Executive Director/CEO.

MCI USA Congratulates Emily Burch on "Forty Under 40" Award

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MCI USA's Association Solutions division is pleased to announce that Emily Burch, Vice President, Association Solutions, MCI USA, was selected by the Association Forum as one of the association management community's 40 most accomplished and up-and-coming professionals under the age of 40. Burch will be recognized at the Association Forum's Leadership Lunch at Holiday Showcase on November 30 at the Hilton Chicago.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MCI USA's Association Solutions division is pleased to announce that Emily Burch, Vice President, Association Solutions, MCI USA, was selected by the Association Forum as one of the association management community's 40 most accomplished and up-and-coming professionals under the age of 40.
  • Burch will be recognized at the Association Forum's Leadership Lunch at Holiday Showcase on November 30 at the Hilton Chicago.
  • "I'm so proud to congratulate Emily Burch on being named to the 2022 class of Forty Under 40," said Erin Fuller, FASAE, CAE, President, Association Solutions, MCI USA.
  • "I am thrilled and honored to have been selected as one of this year's Forty Under 40 award recipients," said Emily Burch.

CADMIUM REVEALS INNOVATIONS IN EVENTS AND EDUCATION AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Friday, July 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadmium concluded their annual conference this week at Nationals Park. Conceived as an essential hybrid event for leaders in the professional events and online learning space, Cadmium Spark was attended by over 300 technologists from associations, non-profits, healthcare and life sciences organizations.

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  • Hundreds of learning and event technology professionals convened for two-day hybrid event, Cadmium Spark
    WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cadmium concluded their annual conference this week at Nationals Park.
  • The program commenced on July 25 with a virtual address from John Pierson, CEO of Cadmium.
  • Pierson revealed the company's advancements in creating an integrated life-cycle suite of applications and services for the events and educational initiatives of their customers.
  • The conference served as a vital opportunity for new, existing, and prospective Cadmium customers to experience the past, present, and future of content delivery.