5 Main Benefits of Volunteering in a Professional Organization

Sinikka Waugh and guest Judy Alter discuss the 5 Main Benefits of Volunteering in a professional organization. In this episode of The Even Better Podcast, host Sinikka Waugh is joined by Judy Alter, a long-time leader within the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), to discuss the five main benefits of volunteering in a professional organization. Drawing on her decades of experience, Judy shares how volunteering can help professionals develop leadership skills, expand their networks, gain visibility, learn new skills, and find greater purpose in their careers. Sinikka and Judy offer practical insights and real-world examples that show why volunteering is not just about giving back, but also about investing in your own growth. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, this conversation will encourage you to see volunteering as a powerful way to get even better.   Judy Alter got her BA in Economics from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and has been employed at the Mutual of Omaha for almost 35 years. She has held numerous roles with the IIBA including being the Heartland IIBA Chapter President from 2012 to 2016, the IIBA Americas Central Regional Director from 2015 to 2017, and the IIBA Global Chapter Council Chair from 2017 to present.