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SUMMARY:ExecConnect 2026 — Leading & Navigating Through Change
DESCRIPTION:A High-Impact Leadership Retreat where C-Suite and Senior Association Leaders Connect\, Learn & Lead \nThursday\, June 11 – Friday\, June 12\, 2026\nWindrose on Hudson | Ossining\, NY \n  \nOverview | Speakers | Agenda | Cost | Registration | Cancellation Policy\n  \n \n  \nExecConnect is made possible by the NYSAE Education & Research Foundation. The NYSAE Education & Research Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization that supports and advances research and education related to the fields of trade and professional associations or societies and the professional management of those organizations.\nJoin Metro NYSAE for ExecConnect\, a High-Impact Leadership Retreat\, presented by Metro NYSAE in collaboration with the NYSAE Education & Research Foundation. An exclusive retreat offering a forward-focused look at how executive leadership is evolving in response to seismic shifts in workforce expectations\, technology\, AI\, non-dues revenue and organizational design. Curated for c-suite leaders\, the program blends strategic insight with candid peer dialogue to reimagine how leadership works—and what high-performance looks like—in today’s dynamic landscape. \n  \nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive retreat. This is your opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and immerse yourself in two days of focused learning\, fresh perspectives\, and powerful peer-to-peer networking—all designed specifically for association executives navigating today’s complex leadership landscape.  \n  \nWith limited spots available\, this is a unique opportunity for senior leaders to engage and learn with fellow association leaders in a relaxed\, inspiring environment. Over the course of the retreat\, you’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded peers\, exchange ideas\, and deepen your professional network in a beautiful setting. From insightful workshop sessions with top speakers to casual networking\, every moment is designed to foster collaboration and growth.  \n  \nThis intimate\, all-inclusive retreat includes your room\, meals\, and conference sessions at an affordable price — so you can focus on what matters most: building meaningful relationships with other senior association leaders. Whether you’re sharing insights or learning new strategies\, this is an unforgettable opportunity to recharge\, reflect\, and return to your organization with fresh ideas and renewed energy.  \n  \nREGISTRATION FEES (All inclusive rates)\nREGISTRATION HAS CLOSED  \n  \n*Registration fees are all inclusive of lodging\, meals\, beverages and all conference activities. Please do not contact Windrose on Hudson directly for room reservations—Metro NYSAE will manage all room arrangements as part of your inclusive conference registration. \nPlease Note: Due to the highly affordable group rate\, the registration fee is per person and remains the same whether you attend for one day or stay overnight.\n\n  \nAGENDA\nDAY ONE (June 11)\n \n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Arrivals\, Welcome Coffee & Registration (shuttle provided from train station) \n  \n11:00 AM | Tour of Windrose on Hudson \n  \n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Group Lunch/Welcome Remarks from Colleen Harper\, MPA\, CAE\, CEO & Executive Director\, Illuminating Engineering Society & Executive Director\, Audio Engineering Society & Metro NYSAE Chair \n  \n2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Educational Session – Architecting the Future: 3 Strategies for Leading Through Association Disruption with Eric Curtis\, CEO & Managing Partner\, Curtis Strategy \n  \nIn a landscape defined by rapid digital shifts and global expansion\, traditional strategies are no longer sufficient. This session equips Association Leaders with the strategic foresight and practical toolkit necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape. \n  \nWe will move beyond theory to explore how to modernize business models by transitioning from traditional membership tiers to value-driven ecosystems that prioritize professional evolution. Participants will learn to drive strategic growth by unlocking high-impact partnerships that extend their reach. The session further equips leaders to optimize performance by establishing role clarity\, implementing result-driven accountability\, and auditing the internal capabilities essential to building a resilient\, future-ready association in a borderless market. \n  \nDon’t just adapt to the future—design it. Join us to transform your organizational challenges into a competitive advantage and walk away with a clear blueprint for sustainable growth in 2026. \n  \n3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Coffee Break \n  \n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Panel Discussion – From Strategy to Reality: CEO Panel on Leading Through Association Disruption with Colleen Harper\, MPA\, CAE\, Michael Weamer\, President & CEO\, The Marfan Foundation and Vijay Dandapani\, President & CEO\, Hotel Association of New York City \n  \nJoin this cohort of forward-thinking association leaders as they pull back the curtain on how they are navigating disruption\, evolving legacy business models\, and architecting resilient organizations in a rapidly changing environment. \n  \nAttendees will explore: \n  \n– How CEOs are reimagining membership value and engagement models in today’s professional landscape \n– Approaches to building strategic partnerships that expand influence and revenue \n– Lessons learned in creating role clarity\, accountability\, and high-performing teams \n– Candid reflections on what’s working\, what’s not\, and what’s next for association leadership \n  \nFacilitated by Eric Curtis\, this interactive forum encourages direct peer-to-peer exchange\, ensuring you leave with actionable ideas you can implement the moment you return to your organization. \n  \n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Reception & Networking (Heavy Hors d’oeuvres) \n  \nDAY TWO (June 12)\n \n  \n7:45 AM – 8:45 AM | Group Breakfast \n  \n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Educational Session – Aligning Leadership for Enterprise Execution: The ALIGN Framework with Arel Moodie\, Adult Development Theory Expert\, Keynote Speaker & Tech Co-Founder\, Talkadot \n  \nAt the executive level\, misalignment isn’t a communication issue—it’s an enterprise risk. When strategic priorities collide or lack clarity\, the result is slowed decision-making\, diluted focus\, and costly rework that impacts organizational performance. \n  \nHigh-performing leadership teams don’t struggle due to lack of capability\, but because they’re often solving different problems from different vantage points—strategic\, operational\, cultural\, or stakeholder-driven. Left unchecked\, this creates friction at the top\, cascading confusion throughout the organization and stalling execution at scale. \n  \nIn this executive-level session\, leadership expert and organizational alignment specialist Arel Moodie introduces the ALIGN Framework as a discipline for leadership teams—not just a tool\, but a shared operating model. Designed for real-world complexity\, ALIGN enables executives to quickly diagnose misalignment\, sharpen decision clarity\, and ensure the organization is moving forward with focus and cohesion. \n  \nOutcomes: \n  \n-Enterprise Alignment Discipline: A repeatable executive framework (Assess\, Locate\, Identify\, Gauge\, Navigate) to ensure leadership teams are solving the right problems at the right level.\n-Accelerated Decision Velocity: Proven strategies to compress decision timelines\, reduce organizational drag\, and eliminate costly rework across teams.\n-Clarity-Driven Accountability: Tools to reinforce ownership\, decision rights\, and strategic priorities—ensuring alignment holds even in high-pressure environments. \n  \n10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break \n  \n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Educational Session – The Executive *Oxygen Mask: Prioritizing Wellness with Tara Puckey\, MBA\, FASAE\, CAE\, CMP\, President & CEO\, Radio Television Digital News Association \n  \nAs a Chief Staff Executive (CSE)\, you’re the linchpin of your organization and yet the demands of leadership can come at a steep personal cost. A survey of nearly 150 association executives revealed that 85% reported negative impacts on their health due to their roles\, with many experiencing burnout\, sleep disturbances and chronic stress. \n  \nLet’s talk about the critical importance of prioritizing your own well-being. We’ll explore strategies for setting boundaries\, fostering supportive cultures and implementing sustainable self-care practices. By putting on your “executive oxygen mask” first\, you’ll not only enhance your personal health but also strengthen your capacity to lead effectively and inspire your team. \n  \n*The oxygen masks we talk about in this session fit all association professional roles\, not just CSEs. \n  \n12:00 PM | Closing & Departures (Boxed Lunch provided) \n\n  \nMEET THE SPEAKERS:\n  \n \nArel Moodie \nAdult Development Theory Expert\, Keynote Speaker & Tech Co-Founder\, Talkadot \n  \nArel Moodie helps organizations Build People Power™\, transforming how teams work and win together through a breakthrough approach to human development. A tech founder\, bestselling author\, and keynote speaker\, he’s shown leaders from the White House to Fortune 500 companies how to turn workplace dynamics from constant friction into predictable excellence. He’s spoken to nearly one million people across 48 states and 5 countries. \n  \n  \n \nColleen Harper\, MPA\, CAE  \nCEO & Executive Director\, Illuminating Engineering Society & Executive Director\, Audio Engineering Society & Metro NYSAE Chair \n  \nWith over 15 years of nonprofit professional association experience\, Colleen Harper has a profound appreciation for the diverse perspectives of association members and industry partners. Prior to her tenure at IES & AES\, Colleen served as the Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer for the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) from its Washington D.C. base. Her extensive experience also includes serving the National Investor Relations Institute as Director\, Professional Development; as Association Manager for the global meeting and association management firm Meeting Expectations; as Assistant Manager of Membership for the American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers; and as the Director of Membership and Organizational Relations for the Geoprofessional Business Association. \n  \n  \n \nEric Curtis  \nCEO & Managing Partner\, Curtis Strategy \n  \nEric is a visionary consultant who guides nonprofit organizations toward achieving exponential growth and measurable mission impact. Eric unlocks organizational potential\, crafting breakthrough strategies and innovative business models that tackle complex challenges and drive lasting success. Leveraging his expertise\, he equips leaders across diverse nonprofit sectors\, including health and human services\, associations\, credit unions\, foundations\, and higher education\, with the knowledge and strategies to navigate disruption and achieve transformative change. \n  \n  \n \nMichael Weamer  \nPresident & CEO\, The Marfan Foundation \n  \nMichael Weamer’s career reflects a steadfast dedication to improving lives through strategic leadership\, community building\, and unwavering commitment to mission-driven work. Since March 2015\, Michael has served as the President and CEO of The Marfan Foundation\, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research\, providing patient support\, and conducting public and medical education for Marfan syndrome\, Loeys-Dietz syndrome\, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos\, Stickler syndrome and related genetic aortic and vascular conditions. Prior to his tenure at The Marfan Foundation\, Weamer spent over two decades with the American Heart Association\, culminating in his role as CEO of the Founders Affiliate\, a $70 million organization serving the Northeast. And\, previously as President of Prevent Blindness. \n  \n  \n \nTara Puckey\, MBA\, FASAE\, CAE\, CMP \nPresident & CEO\, Radio Television Digital News Association \n  \nTara Puckey\, MBA\, FASAE\, CAE\, CMP is the President and CEO of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and the RTDNA Foundation\, where she leads strategic initiatives that advance the future of journalism and strengthen the impact of news organizations across the country. A champion of mission-driven leadership\, Tara brings more than a decade of senior association management experience with a focus on leadership development\, press freedom advocacy and organizational sustainability. In 2018\, she was named to Association Forum’s Forty Under 40 for her work with a variety of associations and involvement in state and national organizations. Tara has been active in ASAE\, serving as Chair of the Small Staff Advisory Committee and the Executive Management Advisory Council. Recognized as an Obama Leader for 2025–2026\, she is also a Certified Association Executive\, Certified Meeting Professional and Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives. \n  \n  \n \nVijay Dandapani  \nPresident & CEO\, Hotel Association of New York City \n  \nMr. Dandapani is a hotel industry veteran who cofounded Apple Core Hotels\, an owner-operator of boutique hotels in Manhattan in 1993 and was president of the company till December 2016. He was appointed President and Chief Executive officer of the Hotel Association in January 2017. He is an active participant in the hospitality industry and has spoken on hospitality issues at many forums sponsored by organizations such as the Lodging Conference in Phoenix\, Arizona\, the ALIS conference\, University of California at Los Angeles\, Columbia University\, New York University\, and numerous industry associations. He has also written in a number of industry publications and the mainstream media on topics affecting the hotel industry. \n\n  \n  \nSpace is exclusively limited to Executive-Level Attendees (Association CEOs\, C-Suite leaders\, and executive- level association professionals). This intimate gathering ensures every participant has the opportunity to engage deeply and forge authentic connections with fellow decision-makers and innovators in the field. We are grateful for the support of companies that serve the association community. This particular event\, however\, is intended for executives currently employed by an association. Space is limited\, so we kindly ask that only those who meet this criteria register. Thank you for your understanding! \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nDue to the exclusive nature of this high-impact leadership retreat\, limited room availability\, and our contractual obligations with the resort\, our cancellation policy is as follows: \n\nCancellations received in writing on or before May 6\, 2026 – Eligible for a 100% refund.\nCancellations received between May 7 and May 20\, 2026 – Eligible for a 50% refund.\nCancellations received after May 20\, 2026 – No refunds will be issued.\n\nAll cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to hello@metronysae.org. Substitutions are permitted. \n 
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/execconnect-2026/
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: Metro NYSAE Annual Membership Meeting (Virtual Event)\nWhether you’re a longtime member\, new to Metro NYSAE\, or part of the broader association and nonprofit community—we invite you to join us virtually for our Annual Membership Meeting. \nThis is more than a report-out. It’s a moment to reflect on the accomplishments\, partnerships\, and progress we’ve made together—and to look ahead at what’s next. \nWhat to expect: \n\nHighlights from the past year’s milestones and initiatives\nA preview of Metro NYSAE’s strategic direction\nPlus: A special speaker presentation immediately following the meeting (speaker details coming soon!)\n\nThis is your chance to stay connected\, stay informed\, and stay inspired—no matter where you’re tuning in from. We hope you’ll join us. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET\nCost: FREE
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/2026-virtual-annual-membership-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Stop the Scroll: An Interactive Workshop on Writing Emails People Actually Open and Read
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for an interactive workshop on writing emails people actually open and read\n\n📅 Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026 | 10:00am - 11:00am ET\n📍 Virtual\n🌟 Registration Fees: Members: FREE | Non-Members/Guests: $35\n\nLet’s be honest: most of us spend a lot of time writing emails and very little time learning how to make them work. \nBring your questions\, your challenges\, and even examples of emails you’ve sent. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll look at what makes people open\, read\, and take action on emails. \n  \nLed by marketing and communications strategist Kim Chhabria\, we’ll rewrite subject lines\, improve email copy\, review real-world examples\, and share ideas that can be applied immediately to your association’s communications. \n  \nWhether you’re promoting an event\, sending a membership renewal notice\, launching a new program\, or creating a newsletter\, you’ll leave with practical tips and fresh ideas you can use right away. \n  \nWhat You’ll Do \n\nParticipate in live subject line makeovers\nImprove email copy through interactive exercises\nReview real-world association examples\nShare ideas and learn from peers\nLeave with practical tools you can use immediately\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nHow to write subject lines that get opened\nHow to write emails that encourage action\nWhat motivates members to engage\nSimple ways to improve newsletters\, event promotions\, and renewal campaigns\nHow to measure what’s working and make future emails even better\n\nWhy This Topic Matters \nAssociation professionals are competing with hundreds of emails every day. This session will help you cut through the clutter\, strengthen member engagement\, and make your communications more effective without spending more time creating them.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/stop-the-scroll-an-interactive-workshop-on-writing-emails-people-actually-open-and-read/
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SUMMARY:The Four AI Risks Every Association Executive Should Detect Before Trusting AI Outputs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Metro NYSAE’s next webinar on AI Risk Detection.\n📅 Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026 | 10:00am – 11:00am ET \n📍 Virtual \n🌟 Registration Fee: FREE  \nSkills4Good AI and Metro NYSAE\, the “association of associations” serving association professionals across the New York metropolitan area and surrounding communities in Connecticut and New Jersey\, recently announced a new partnership. This partnership brings the Responsible AI Audit™ Series to Metro NYSAE members. Skills4Good AI is an Approved American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Registered Provider of Certified Association Executives (CAE) courses. \nMetro NYSAE joins Skills4Good AI’s growing partnership ecosystem alongside the Association Societies Alliance (ASA)\, giving its members access to the same ASAE-accredited AI verification methodology already available to association executives nationwide. \nRead the full partnership announcement here. \nAs part of this partnership\, Skills4Good AI and Metro NYSAE are hosting a live webinar for Metro NYSAE members titled The Four AI Risks Every Association Executive Should Detect Before Trusting AI Outputs on Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026\, at 10:00 AM Eastern. \nAssociation professionals already use AI for board reports\, member communications\, and strategic analysis. However\, most have no structured way to verify AI outputs before relying on them. \nIn the webinar\, attendees will: \n1. Understand what the four top AI risks are when they emerge in your professional workflows \n2. Learn why these AI risks exist and why learning how to verify AI-assisted outputs matters \n3. Preview the Human-AI Collaboration Model that applies to AI-assisted outputs. \nRegister here \nAbout the Speaker: \nJosephine Yam\, JD\, LLM\, MA Phil (AI Ethics) is an AI lawyer\, AI ethicist\, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Skills4Good AI. A lawyer admitted to the bar in four jurisdictions\, with master’s degrees in both law and AI ethics\, she works from one conviction: not everything legal is ethical\, and not everything ethical is legal\, especially in AI. She understands firsthand the professional liability at stake when we rely on AI outputs without verifying them. \nA TEDx speaker with executive education from Stanford\, Harvard\, and the University of Toronto\, she’s been named among the Top 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics and a Responsible AI Institute Leader in Responsible AI\, and has been featured in CNN\, CNBC\, and Newsweek. As a woman\, a person of color\, and an immigrant entrepreneur\, Josephine champions equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in building a human-centered AI world.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/the-four-ai-risks-every-association-executive-should-detect-before-trusting-ai-outputs/
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SUMMARY:Executive Women in Non-Profits: Women Leading Through Life's Transitions
DESCRIPTION:📅 Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 | 9:00am – 10:00am ET \n📍 The Toy Association (1375 Broadway\, New York \, NY 10018) \n🌟 Registration Fees: Members: FREE | Non-Members/Guests: $35 \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nEvery stage of life brings new opportunities—and new challenges. Whether you’re entering the workforce\, growing your family\, supporting aging parents\, advancing your career\, navigating menopause\, or embracing life as an empty nester\, transitions can reshape both your personal and professional journey. Join a candid conversation with fellow nonprofit leaders as we explore how women successfully adapt\, grow\, and lead through life’s most significant changes. Expect honest discussion\, shared wisdom from women representing multiple generations and career stages. \n  \nMeet the Facilitator: Becky Graham \n  \n \nIn her role at Korn Ferry\, Ms. Graham places CEOs and executives for some of the most prominent regional\, national\, and international nonprofits.  She specializes in the recruitment of senior-level executives for trade associations\, professional membership societies\, and other philanthropic enterprises. \n  \nMs. Graham joined Korn Ferry from the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce\, where she led the business development department.  She spearheaded the recruitment of new members\, cultivated strategic partnerships with the business community\, and drove engagement with key stakeholders in the greater Washington DC region. \n  \nEarly in her career\, Ms. Graham worked for Accenture Federal Services supporting a project for one of their largest clients.  She then developed a passion for fundraising for nonprofit organizations\, which led to her role at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.  At the museum\, she worked with the board of directors on the development of new corporate partnerships to support the museum’s 25th anniversary. \n  \nIn addition to her career in the nonprofit sector\, she has also gained volunteer experience having served on the Advisory Board for Career Services at George Mason University\, as well as the leadership team for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Annual Campaign. \n  \nMs. Graham earned a B.A. in Government & International Politics at George Mason University. \n  \nRegister Now\n  \nAbout Executive Women in Non-Profits: \nThe Executive Women in Nonprofits programming provides an opportunity for women in leadership roles (CEOs\, COOs\, Executive Directors\, Vice Presidents\, Board Members) to engage in interactive high-level discussions with like-minded peers. EWIN’s goal is to build relationships\, test new ideas\, receive feedback\, and inspire one another. Together we face the challenges of managing high-level careers by sharing practices from multiple perspectives. \n  \nExecutive Women in Non-Profits Co-chairs: \n \nAdrienne Appell\nEVP Marketing Communications\nThe Toy Association \n  \n \nNy Whitaker\nPresident & CEO\nPROJECT NYNE LLC
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/https-metronysae-org-event-women-leading-through-lifes-transitions/
LOCATION:The Toy Association\, 1375 Broadway\, Suite 1001\, between 37th and 38th Streets
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SUMMARY:Synergy Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Excellence and Innovation\n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026\, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM \nLocation: ICSC Headquarters | 1251 Avenue of the Americas\, FL 45\, New York\, NY 10020 \nPrice: $75 Members | $125 Non-Members \nThis October\, Metro NYSAE’s Annual Synergy Awards will honor the brightest minds and the most impactful contributions within our association community of Metro New York. This prestigious event recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and innovative practices\, setting new standards of excellence in our industry.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/synergy-awards-2026/
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SUMMARY:Associations 101: Everything you wanted to know about working in associations—but didn't know who to ask
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\nTime: 4:00–5:30 PM (90 minutes) \nMetro NYSAE Members: $50\nNonmembers: $75 \n  \nWhether you’re new to the association profession\, transitioning from the corporate world\, or simply curious about what makes associations unique\, this interactive 90-minute session will provide a practical introduction to the profession. You’ll gain an understanding of the different types of associations—from professional societies to trade organizations—and explore the many career paths available\, including membership\, meetings\, education\, marketing\, communications\, finance\, government affairs\, and executive leadership. \n  \nWe’ll also demystify how associations operate\, including the relationship between volunteer boards and professional staff\, the fundamentals of association finances and budgeting\, and the programs and services that create value for members\, such as education\, networking events\, awards\, advocacy\, and certification. Throughout the session\, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions\, share experiences\, and receive guidance tailored to your career interests. \n  \nWhether you’re beginning your first association role or considering a move into association management\, you’ll leave with a solid foundation and a roadmap for what’s ahead. \n  \nTakeaways: \n\n\n\nUnderstand the different types of associations and the important role they play in advancing industries and professions.\nExplore career paths and functional areas within association management and identify where your skills and interests fit best.\nLearn how associations are governed and how volunteer leaders and professional staff work together.\nGain a basic understanding of association finances\, budgeting\, and why financial stewardship is essential.\nDiscover the core programs and services that drive member engagement and organizational success.\nIdentify valuable resources for career development\, networking\, and continued learning in the association profession.\nGet answers to your own questions during an interactive discussion with experienced association professionals.\n\n\n\nMeet the Speaker \nHolly Munter Koenig (headshot) \n  \nHolly Munter Koenig has spent more than 35 years building a career in association management and has experienced nearly every facet of the profession. She began her career in communications and operations\, expanded into education\, meetings\, and events\, and steadily progressed into leadership roles overseeing departments before ultimately serving as Executive Director for a diverse portfolio of professional societies\, trade associations\, state organizations\, and national and international membership organizations. \n  \nToday\, Holly is President of NorthStar Association Management\, where she leads a team providing outsourced association management\, fractional leadership\, and targeted operational support to trade associations and professional societies. Throughout her career\, she has worked alongside volunteer leaders and boards of directors\, developed membership and education programs\, managed conferences and budgets\, led strategic planning initiatives\, and helped associations grow and thrive. \n  \nHolly enjoys mentoring the next generation of association professionals and sharing real-world insights into the many rewarding career paths available within the association community. Her goal is to help emerging professionals understand not only how associations work\, but also how they can build meaningful\, long-term careers serving industries and professions that make a difference.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/associations-101-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-working-in-associations-but-didnt-know-who-to-ask/
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SUMMARY:Meet New York 2027
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 17\, 2027 | New York Hilton Midtown \nMeet NY\, the largest hosted buyer association event in the Northeast \nIt is a one-of-a-kind gathering of association and not-for-profit leaders\, convention\, corporate and meetings professionals and their hospitality and vendor partners. It is an afternoon and evening of networking and cocktails\, capped off with a trip to Broadway for all attendees. The day kicks off with industry education followed by networking\, mini trade show and a cocktail reception.
URL:https://metronysae.org/event/meet-new-york-2027/
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