Amy Lestition Burke, Ma, Fasae, Cae Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Silver Spring, Md, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

The Consumer Brands Association champions the industry whose products Americans depend on every day, representing nearly 2,000 iconic brands. • Built marketplace solutions for key Consumer Brands pillar areas (packaging sustainability,supply chain, legal and smart regulation). • Responsible for the creation, development and execution of best-in-class programs, events and resources that enhance the perception of the organization, generate momentum and drive revenue growth. • Collaborated, identified and created additional opportunities that strengthen the Consumer Brands value proposition for decisionmakers at CPG companies and other member types.• Lead conceptualization and execution of all virtual and in-person events, including marketing, content, logistics and budget.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Led efforts to enhance organization governance and Board performance, resulting in a more flexible, adaptive, engaged and energetic leadership team. Modernized the 112-year-old global nonprofit organization through governance, membership, diversity and communications repositioning. Served as spokesperson advocating for librarians and information professionals, urging employers to retain these professionals; the importance of trusted and accurate information; expansion of digital access; and equitable access to resources. Select accomplishments include:• Led the transition of the 2020 and 2021 annual conferences to virtual interactive experiences and the creation of new virtual events including InfoTrends during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Launched the SLA Learning Hub as a central location for educational resources;• Overhauled organization’s global strategic planning efforts, implementing a strategic plan focused on revenue growth and new product development. • Enhanced stakeholder engagement through the launch of online communities and more diverse volunteer opportunities.• Led association-wide equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, including the launch of the Diversity, Inclusion, Community and Equity (DICE) Caucus for members.• Oversaw technology integration among AMS, CRM, community management, SLA website, and component websites.

Mclean, Va, Us

MCI is a global engagement and marketing agency that helps brands, associations and not-for-profit organizations solve their challenges.Senior leader with oversight of client relationships and business development. Led clients through consulting services including strategic planning, membership growth strategies, communications and marketing, and organizational development and change.Provided go-to expertise for membership strategies around retention, recruitment and engagement. Drove marketing strategy to grow association solutions portfolio. Key leadership roles on behalf of clients include:• Executive director for the Special Libraries Association (SLA): led 82 chapters and special interest groups for the nonprofit international organization.• Chief operating officer for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Foundation (PRF): implemented aggressive stakeholder engagement strategies for both professional and organizational members.• Executive director of Association Media & Publishing (AM&P): led critical initiatives, including rebranding, membership restructuring, editorial strategy, and program content and management.Served on the senior leadership team for Association Solutions unit within MCI USA.

Annandale, Va, Us

Taught non-profit and association management to new professionals entering the industry. Topics included:• Organizational structures. • Function and relationship of Board of Directors and volunteer leadership.• Financial management and fiduciary responsibilities.• Legal and political considerations.

• Launched the Academy of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery to address the training needs of the workforce, which yielded a 63 percent increase in education and meeting attendance and 40 percent increase in revenue growth.• Led the launch of the 501(c)(6) entity, enabling the organization to extend its reach externally and modernize the organizational structure in line with a best practices model.• Led name change and rebrand to increase focus on the association’s core mission.• Oversaw the credentialing program, including the launch of a new credential.

As executive director, led several critical initiatives including:• Name change and rebranding.• Membership restructure.• Editorial strategy, program content and management.• Leadership succession and governance.• Corporate fundraising.• Member relations.

Washington, Dc, Us

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Affairs