Transformative association executive with over 20 years of experience effectively growing and leading associations and professional societies. Strong passion for the design of strong organizational cultures to optimize value to stakeholders. Leverages progressive cultural models to incorporate integration among all team members and eliminate silos, and employs innovative talent management approaches to engage and drive strong outcomes. Earned Fellow designation in 2016, and Certified Association Executive certification in 2005. Recognized as a Forty Under 40 Business Leader in 2015 by Washington Business Journal; in 2013 as a Top CEO by CEO Update. Received Forty Under 40 Association Leaders award by Association Forum of Chicagoland and USAE, and in 2010 was recognized with ASAE's Emerging Leader Award, Women Who Promote Excellence in Associations. Expertise includes: organizational culture, organizational structure design, talent management, governance and volunteer management, team development, consensus building, change management, strategic planning, membership, new product development, education and conference management, marketing and communications, relationship building, leadership, silo elimination.