All Episodes

190. Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing, on Growing a Niche Sport, Membership Models, and Media Partnerships

189. Kelly Dooley, ED/CEO of ITEEA, on STEM Literacy, STEM Teaching Standards, and Non-Dues Revenue

188. Nir Hindie, Founder of The Artian Part Two: How Business Artistry Applies to Associations

187. Nir Hindie, Founder of The Artian, Part One: What is Business Artistry?

186. Phil Goldfeder, CEO of AFC, on Responsible Financial Innovation, Creating a Standards-Based Association, and Staying Warm and Fuzzy

185. Jeff Morgan, President & CEO of CMAA, on Community as the Secret Sauce, Member-Driven Growth, and Global Certification

184. David Walsh, ED of VSAE, on Member Recruitment, New Member Engagement, and Learning Pathways

183. Emily Bardach, Executive Director of AWPA, on Advocacy, Strategic Planning, and Building Momentum

182. Celeste Warren, Founder of Destination STEM, Inc, on Representation in STEM, Virtual Access, and Building the Future Workforce

181. Michele Jones, EVP/CEO of NIA, on Her Long Tenure, National Standards, and Member Value in a Consolidating Industry

180. Wade Tetsuka, President of UST, on Payments, Peer Learning, and Education as a Bridge to Success

179. Whitley Richards, CEO of Cause Strategy Partners, on Nonprofit Board Placement, Governance Training, and Leadership Development

178. Michael Coleman, General President of SMART, on Apprenticeships, Member-Centered Benefits, and Advocating for Families and Communities

177. Pamela Silberman, Co-founder, Board Member, and Treasurer of STANA, on Smell and Taste Disorders, Patient Advocacy, and Public Health Awareness

176. Andrea Wood, President & CEO of ACCP, on the Business Case for CSR, Shared Value, and Building Member-Centric Community

175. Eric Ellman, President of NCRA, on Building Trust, Turning Around an Association, and Elevating Member Value

174. Gwyn Donohue, CAE, ED of ASAMW, on Small-Staff Leadership, Member Value, and Reinventing Governance

173. Johnnie White, CEO of AACE, on the Endocrine Care Team, Patient Education, and Microlearning

172. Bob London, FASAE, CAE, ED of Alpha Phi Omega, on Leadership Through Service, Capital Campaign Success, and Practicing Foresight

171. Sherry Budziak, Founder & CEO, and Kevin Ordonez, President & Managing Director of .orgSource, on their new book, the RUG metaphor, the HEART framework, Leadership, and Culture

170. Rebecca Achurch, Kelli Baxter, Carlos Cardenas, and Diana Lee Tucker, on the Continuing Importance of Community Groups

169. Leakhena Swett, President of ILTA, on M&A Disruption, Strategic Flexibility, and Building Community During Conferences

168. Matrix Group International, Inc. Staff on Turbocharging with AI, Storytelling, and Personalization

167. Hank Dearden, ED of ForestPlanet, on Planting Trees, Community Impact, and Scalable Environmental Models

166. Richard Roberson, President & CEO of the Mississippi Hospital Association, on the Changing Healthcare Landscape, Members Working Together, and Telling the Hospital Story

165. Alissa McKinney, ED of Above + Beyond Cancer, on Survivorship, Transformational Journeys, and Building Community

164. Rebecca Achurch, Gretchen Steenstra, Jill Treby, and Joanna Pineda talk about Championing Women and AWTC Advance 2025

163. Addy Kujawa, CEO of AAOE, on Going Independent, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, and a Culture of Innovation

162. Eric Rossen, ED of NASP, on School Psychologist Shortages, Advocacy, and a Culture of Empowerment

161. Nathan Victoria, ED of SPA, on Clinical Personality Assessments, International Partnerships, and Being Filipino-American

160. David Murillo, CEO of Compass Management Solutions and ED of WCA, on Private Equity, Rebranding an Association, and Creating Superior Experiences

159. Bart Watson, President & CEO of the Brewers Association, on the Mature Craft Beer Market, Consumer Education, and Supporting Small Brewers Amid Tariff Pressures

158. Joanna, Dave C, KiKi, Ben and Dave W, on Staying Energized and Reinventing Ourselves

157. Sharon Eubank, ED of the Latter-day Saints Charities, on Doing Small Things with Great Love, Local Action, and Global Impact

156. Josie Hernandez, ED of Casting Society, on the Oscars, Onboarding and Professionalizing an Association, and Imposter Syndrome

155. Larry Paska, ED of ACTFL, on Advocacy, Standards, Assessments that Fund the Mission, and AI as a Classroom Ally

154. Howie Berman, ED of National PTA, on Volunteerism, Advocacy, and Belonging in School Communities

153. Steve Pacheco, President and CEO of AAF, on Inspiring the Next Generation, Advocacy, and Staying Ahead of Industry Trends

152. Pete Sepp, President, National Taxpayers Union, on Taxpayer Rights, IRS Reform, and Building Cross-Partisan Alliances

151. Matrix Group International, Inc. Staff on the Mood of the Association Community, Lessons Learned from Recent Projects, and CEO Transitions

150. Lindsay Currie, Executive Officer of CUR, on Strategic Planning, Board Coaching, and Broadening Participation

149. Kyung Yoon, President & CEO of KACF, on Disrupting Philanthropy, Funding Grassroots Solutions, and Building Economic Security

148. Rob Wenger, CEO of Higher Logic, on Online Communities, AI, and Associations as the Future of Knowledge Creation

147. Alan DeYoung, CEO of WEMSA, on Free EMS Education, Advocacy, and In Person Membership Visits

146. Dr. Celia Zamora, ED of ACAPT, on Member Engagement, Global Expansion, and Building a New Vision

145. Mike Moss, President of SCUP, on Integrated Planning, Member-Led Learning, and Strategic Transformation

144. Alfonzo Alexander, President & CEO of The PhD Project, on Representation in Academia, Compliance Challenges, and Expanding Programming

143. Joanna Pineda, Dave Coriale and KiKi L’Italien Talk About Grief, Trust, Community and Technology

142. Tori Miller Liu, President & CEO of AIIM, on AI's Impact on Information Management, Rebuilding an Association, and the Future of Content Discovery

141. Edgar Palacios, Founder & CEO of LEC, on Latino Educator Representation, Community Building, and Advocacy

140. Linda Akutagawa, President & CEO of LEAP, on Leadership Training Within a Cultural Context, Learning Cohorts, and Celebrations

139. Preet Bassi, CEO of CPSE, on Fire Department Accreditation, Igniting Volunteerism, and Innovation Through Evidence-Based Practices

138. Chris Mohr, President of SIIA, on Data Ecosystems, Policy Advocacy, and Driving Member Engagement

137. Special Episode with Lindsay Currie, Adam Levy, and Tara Puckey, Talking About Sustaining Mental and Physical Health as a Chief Staff Exec

136. Drew Holmgreen, President & CEO of PPAI, on Leading with Joy, Elevating an Industry, and Reimagining Branded Merch

135. Debra Wilson, President of NAIS, on Reinventing the Conference, Reimagining Office Space, and Rebranding the Association

134. Jena Stack, ED of SIO, on Interventional Oncology as the Fourth Pillar of Cancer Care, Running Clinical Trials, and Explosive Growth

133. Trevor Mitchell, President & CEO of IAVM, on Membership Growth, Engagement, and the Future of Live Events

132. Amy Lestition Burke, CEO of SWANA, on Prioritizing Safety, Rebuilding Trust, and Launching a New Event

131. Julia Herz, ED of AHA, on Homebrewing and Becoming an Independent Association

130. Jennifer Briggs, EVP & CEO of TxA, on Change Management, Advocacy, and Elevating the Profession

129. Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR, on Expanding Healthcare Access, Health Economics, and Shaping Policy

128. Joy Banks, ED of CoSA, on State Archives, Digital Records, and Organizational Reinvention

127. Eloisa Perard, President & CEO of Gracelight Community Health, on Disaster Relief, Comprehensive Care, and Community Partnerships

126. Debbie Witchey, President and CEO of ABHW, on Mental Health Parity, Data Sharing, and Being a Thought Leader

125. Larry Graham, Former President, National Confectioners Association, on the Definition of Candy, Tradeshow Success, and Advocacy

124. Sven Bossu, CEO of AIPC, on The Future of Global Events, Certification, and Sustainable Events

123. Catherine De Orio, ED of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, on the Yes Chef! Culinary Camp and The Importance of Vocational Training

122. Silvia Quevedo, ED of Lamaze International, on Six Healthy Birth Practices, Certification, and Rethinking Membership Categories

121. What’s Been on Association CEOs' Minds in 2024, with Joanna, Leah, and Ray

120. Ulric Shannon, ED of the Surge Institute, on Leadership Training and Building Community

119. Special Episode with Dave C, Kiki, Joanna, Ben and Dave W Talking About What’s Got Us Worked Up

118. Blanca Campos, CEO of CBHA, on Mental Health Stigma, Funding Advocacy, and Executive Mentorship

117. Tip Tucker Kendall, ED of NGMA, on Managing Growth, Strategic Board Oversight, and CEO Exhaustion

116. Laurie Kulikosky, CEO of CHADD, on ADHD Awareness, Supporting Neurodivergent Employees, and The Path to Executive Leadership

115. Alison Heron, CEO of ACLP, on Helping Children Cope With Illness, a Personal Board of Directors, and Member Burnout

114. Kenny Mendez, President & CEO of AAFA, on Fly Fishing, Asthma Capitals, and his Filipino Heritage

113. Kate Fryer, CEO of the Endocrine Society, on Intentional Decision Making, Calculated Risks, and Non-Dues Revenue

112. Lisa Fitch, Director of the AACD Charitable Foundation, on Restoring the Smiles of Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

111. Jay Karen, CEO of NGCOA, on The Growth and Future of Golf, Bold Communication, and Governance

110. Eduardo Arabu, CEO at NHCC, on Convening Leaders, the Latino Executive Accelerator, and Hispanic Heritage Month

109. Josie Hernandez, President of Association Latinos, on its Conexiones Event, the Workforce Trends Survey, and Hispanic Heritage Month

108. Leah Reily, ED of AHF, on Rebranding and Hosting an Iron-Chef Style Cooking Competition

107. Shawn Kaminski, Executive Director of DirectWomen, on Board Diversity, Leadership Transition, and International Expansion

106. Jeff De Cagna, EA at Foresight First LLC, on Association Boards and their Duty of Foresight

105. Sharon Kneebone, ED of AAPM, on How Open Access for Journals is coming to Associations

104. Rebecca Achurch, CEO of Achurch Consulting, on the Top Three Things Associations Need to Prepare Themselves for the Future

103. Mike Copps, President & CEO of ALDA, on Member-Driven Growth, Executive Engagement, and Strategic Conference Planning

102. Dr. Hudson Garrett and Karen Niven of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) on Innovation, Membership Recruitment, and Succession Planning

101. James Thorne, CEO of Vehicle for Good Inc., on Non-Traditional Fundraising and Working with Influencers

100. Special Episode with Dave C, Kiki, Joanna, Ben and Dave W Talking About Market Fit, the Future of Associations, and the Looming Membership Cliff

99. David Chavern, President & CEO of the Consumer Brands Association (CBA), on Storytelling and How the Trade Association Business Has Changed

98. Dr. Hudson Garrett, ED & EVP of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP), on Industry Partnerships and Microcredentials

97. Sandra Nam, Co-Founder and CEO of Qiqo Chat, on Creating Community and Startup Culture

96. Special Episode with Jose Segarra, Rick Burt and Don Dea on the Importance of the Association Workforce Trends Survey

95. Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), on B2B Networking, Nuanced Advocacy, and Membership Being a Business Imperative

94. Patrick Smith, Founder & ED of Soil Upside, on Regenerative Farming, Climate Smart Practices, and Transforming Agriculture

93. Devin Jopp, CEO of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), on Leadership, Innovation, and Transforming Healthcare

92. Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care (AAHPM), on AI in healthcare, AANHPI Heritage Month, and finding your voice.

91. Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker, President & CEO of the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW), on ending Sexism, Racism, and All Other -isms.

90. Vince Talucci, CEO of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), on The Future of Policing, AI, and Community Policing

89. Joanna Pineda, CEO of Matrix Group, on 25 Years in Business, Being a Troublemaker, Reinvention, and AI

88. Amith Nagarajan, Chairman of Blue Cypress, on the Association Market, AI, Innovation and Culture

87. Deborah McKinnon, Executive Director of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), on Member Involvement, Institutes, and Education

86. Michael DiFrisco, Executive Director American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), on Accreditation, Retiring Members, and

85. Joe Lindahl, CEO of Mission MSA, on Rebranding and Providing Support to Patients

84. Howard Pearl, CEO of Charitable Rides and Services (CARS) On Fundraising, Staff Enlightenment, and Why He Fell in Love with CARS

83. Matthew Hughes, CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) on Why World Affairs Should Matter to all Americans

82. James Thomas, Exec Director of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) on Association Decision-Making, Certification and Education

81. Laura Caputo, Executive Director of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) on DEI Controversies and Rebuilding Trust

80. Meredith Gibson, CEO, Association for Women in Science (AWIS), on DEI and What's Really Changing Hearts and Minds

79. William Arnone, CEO, National Academy of Social Insurance, on the Value of Social Insurance and Why Need to Understand It and Protect It

78. Jose Segarra, Executive Director of the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) on Nurturing Community and Focusing on Diversity to Create a Thriving Culture

77. Pam Donahoo, CEO of America's Mortgage Banking Attorneys (USFN), on Supporting Members During the Pandemic, and Supporting the Next Generation of Members and Leaders

76. Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), on Geopolitical Turmoil, Staff Culture and Association Mergers

75. Adam Levy, Executive Director of the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) on Servant Leadership, Advocacy and Reinventing Meetings

74. Dave Coriale, Kiki L'Italien, Joanna Pineda, Ben Muscolino and Dave Will Talking About Association Podcasts, Entrepreneurship and Reinvention

73. Juan Amador, Executive Director of SACNAS, on Culture, Assimilation, Mentoring, and Awards

72. Looking Back on a Year of Associations Thrive Episodes with Leah, Joanna and Ray

71. Loretta DeLuca, CEO & Owner, DelCor Technology Solutions, Inc., on Staff Culture, Growth, and Keeping An Ear to the Ground

70. Marcie Finney, Executive Director, Cleveland Cord Blood Center (CCBC), on Doing Good Work and Creating a Great Place to Work

69. Blane Ruschak, President of The PhD Project, On Attracting Black, Hispanic and Native Americans to the World of Business Through Professors

68. Khanh Vu, CEO, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), on Helping Members Develop Cultural Agility and Leadership Skills

67. Julie Kresge, Executive Director, Erie County Bar Association (ECBA) on Doing Good and Implementing a New Strategic Plan

66. Jimmy Williams, Jr., General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) on Equity, Inclusion and Membership Growth

65. Tara Puckey, Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), on Seeing Opportunities in Disruption

64. Amy Melnick, Executive Director of the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care, on the Power of Coalitions

63. Bonnie Ricci, Executive Director of the International Council Advancing Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA), on the Value of Accreditation

62. Jeffery Beckham, CEO of Chicago Scholars, on Helping First-Generation College Students Achieve Their Dreams

61. Tom Morrison, CEO of MTI, on Running to Meet Member Needs, and the MTI Strong Rebrand

60. Rich Yep, Interim CEO of SWANA, on what it takes to be a great association CEO, and the value of the CAE designation

59. Josie Hernandez, Board President of Association Latinos, on Celebrating and Promoting Members

58. Darian Rodriguez Heyman, CEO of Helping People Help, on What It Really Takes to Fundraise Well

57. Melanie Gottlieb, Executive Director, American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (AACRAO) on Birthing a Profession and Their Most Inclusive Strategic Planning Process Yet

56. Joanna Fawzy Doran, CEO of Triage Cancer, on Helping Cancer Patients Navigate Their Legal Rights

55. Kelli Baxter, Executive Director of the American Translators Association (ATA) on How AI is Disrupting and Transforming Their Profession

54. John Tramontana, CEO of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), on Listening to His Members and the Changing Demographics of Veterinarians

53. Lisa Salberg, Founder and CEO of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), on Her Most Important Member Benefit and Self-Care for Founders

52. Chuck Ingoglia, CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, on Mental Health First Aid and the new 988 Hotline

51. Todd Hauptli, CEO of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), on Generating Significant Non-Dues Revenue and Aligning Staff Around a Shared Vision

50. Lowell Aplebaum, CEO of Vista Cova, on How Governance Powers an Organization and His Phoenix Philosophy When It Comes to Committees

49. Carly Boos, Executive Director of the CLL Society (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), on Aligning All Activities with Your Strategic Plan

48. Dr. Annise Mabry, Executive Director of the Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation, on Working with Law Enforcement to Prevent Another Ferguson

47. Bob Thomas, President & CEO of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA), on Merging Two Associations and the New Concrete Masonry Checkoff Program

46. Eve Lee, Executive Director of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA), on the value of partnerships for amplifying messages and getting feedback from the field

45. Allison Grealis, Founder & President of the Women in Manufacturing Association (WIM), on why WIM was founded, expanding in the US and globally, and what's really working to help women move up in their careers

44. Johnnie White, CEO of ASA, on Expanding Membership, Promoting Public Awareness and Hybrid Meetings

43. Tracie Hall, Executive Director of the American Library Association (ALA), on Navigating Political Debates and Putting on a Great Annual Conference

42. Jennifer Poff, Executive Director of the North State Building Industry Association Foundation, on How to Work with Community Organizations to Recruit Talent

41. The Rev. David Madison, Executive Director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, on Creating Sticky Member Benefits, and Helping Member Schools with Governance and Episcopal Identity

40. Jane Plitt, President of The National Center of Women's Innovations (NCWI), on the Founders of GPS, Frequency Hopping and Duct Tape

39. Cynthia Young, Executive Director of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), on Why Art is Good for Everyone and Professionalizing an Organization

38. Joe Sellers, General President of SMART, on Managing Diversity and Changing Culture

37. Antonio Tijerino, CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, On Why It's Important to Be Naive and Impatient When Serving Your Constituents

36. Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), on Her Values and the Organization's Four Innovations

35. Trevor Mitchell, Executive Director of American Mensa, on Why the Smartest People in the World Need a Community

34. Jeff Shields, President & CEO of the National Business Officers Association (NBOA), on Being a Native Digital Association

33. Dr. Ahmad Nooristani, Founder of the SLO Noor Foundation, on Creating a Medical Home for the Uninsured in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara

32. Dan Berger, CEO of the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU), on How to Stay Focused on Your Association's Mission

31. Bailey McMurray, Executive Director of the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians (ICEP) on How to Revamp Member Benefits and Make Membership Everyone's Job

30. Larry Hoffer, Executive Director, American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), on the Member Benefit He's Most Proud of

29. Wade Koehler, Executive Director, FCSI The Americas Division, on Creating Amazing Events and How His Podcast Became a Member Benefit

28. Michael McDonald, President of SPESA, on Reimagining Their Conferences

27. Sharon Kneebone, Interim Executive Director of AAPM, on Their Innovation Challenge and New Member Types

26. Patricia Montague, CEO of SNA, Says Ever Student Deserves a Nutrition Breakfast and Lunch

25. Aaron Alejandro, Executive Director of the Texas FFA on Compelling Stories That Drive Donations

24. Gretchen Steenstra, Chair and President of AWTC, on Creating a Thriving Association with an All-Volunteer Staff

23. Glynis Harvey, CEO of AIUM, on Reimagining Your Annual Conference

22. John Segota, Executive Director of NAGC, on their Hybrid Event Strategy

21. Dave Jackson, Executive Officer at ASPET, on Open Access for Journals and a New Advocacy Function

20. Rhea Steele, Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy & Governance at SNA, on DEI Recruiting That Works

19. Associations Thrive - Tori Miller Liu, President and CEO of AIIM, on New CEO's Listening Tour

18. Associations Thrive - Shawn Boynes, CEO of ACA, on the Interstate Counseling Compact

17. Associations Thrive - Tim Brink, CEO of MCAA, on Creating Community Among Members and Partner Associations

16. Associations Thrive - Rick DellaRatta, Founder of Jazz for Peace on His Funraising Model That Drives Awareness

15. Associations Thrive - Rick Grimm, CEO of NIGP, on a Talent Council That Recruits Volunteers Leaders All Year Long

14. Associations Thrive - Christina Lewellen, Executive Director of ATLIS, on How Governance Powers Her Association

13. Associations Thrive - Vince Talucci, CEO of the IACP, on Going Global and Redefining Membership Eligibility

12. Associations Thrive - Sue Cunningham, President & CEO of CASE, on Their Career Journey Framework

11. Associations Thrive - Aaron Hilger, CEO or SMACNA, on Creating Intentional Culture with Remote Staff

10. Associations Thrive - Russ Webb, Executive Director of the BAAA, on his FOMO Event Strategy

9. Associations Thrive - Mike Bober, President & CEO of the Pet Advocacy Network, on a Successful Rebrand

8. Associations Thrive - Alan DeYoung, Executive Director of WEMSA, on Creating a Nationally-Accredited Training Program

7. Associations Thrive - Anton Ruesing, Executive Director of FTI, on Bringing Contractors and Training Directors Together

6. Associations Thrive - Todd Stafford, Executive Director of ETA, on the Value of Apprenticeships Today

5. Associations Thrive - Tracey Moorhead, CEO of AAPACN, on Research that Shows the ROI of Certification

4. Associations Thrive - Matt Baehr, Executive Director of BMI, on Creating a Conference for an Adjacent Audience

3. Associations Thrive - Lindsay Currie, Executive Officer of CUR, on Foresight Thinking and CUR's Opportunity Fund

2. Associations Thrive - Ryan McLaughlin, CEO of NVAR, on Reimagining the Member Experience

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