Brian Frederick serves as Executive Vice President of Communications, and has worked at The ALS Association since March 2015. Brian first started working with The Association while he was Vice President of Public Affairs at Porter Novelli. During the 2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Brian was brought in to help with crisis and strategic communications. While at Porter Novelli, Brian also led other integrated marketing campaigns for corporate and nonprofit clients. Established in 1985, The ALS Asso...
Oct 10, 2018•51 min•Ep. 374
Mark Light is responsible for the overall management and leadership, the non-profit IAFC with a budget of approximately $15 million and a staff of 75 people. Prior to coming to the IAFC, Mr. Light was the fire chief in Henrico County, Virginia, where he served for over six years. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide; our members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, ...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 372
Greg DeLapp has been a member of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association since the late 1970s, a past-President of EAPA, an Employee Assistance professional since 1978, and CEO of EAPA since January 2016. A student of history, WWII aviation, photography and a fan of all types of music. The EAP Association is a global professional membership association of those working in Employee Assistance and closely related fields assisting organizations and employees/families with the complexities...
Oct 08, 2018•54 min•Ep. 372
Alison Prost is an attorney and CBF’s Maryland Executive Director. She directs policy and manages a diverse team of scientists, land use specialists, lawyers, grassroots coordinators and volunteers to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The organization’s mission is to reduce pollution and restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay, a national treasure.
Sep 28, 2018•48 min•Ep. 371
Irving Washington is executive director of the Online News Association. He believes tech, media, diversity, education, and nonprofits change the world. The Online News Association is the world’s largest association of digital journalists with a mission is to inspire innovation and excellence among journalists to better serve the public.
Sep 27, 2018•56 min•Ep. 370
Emilio Alonso-Mendoza has served as AG Bell’s chief executive officer since 2014. He brings with him an extensive history in the nonprofit sector, assisting organizations such as the Catholic Community Foundation and Children’s Home Society of Florida raise their national profiles Lori Bobsin is the Coordinator of the Aural Habilitation Program for University of Virginia Cochlear Implant Program in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is also the AG Bell Virginia Chapter President. Lori has over seven...
Sep 25, 2018•47 min•Ep. 369
Thomas J. (Tom) Snee is the Twelfth National Executive Director for the Fleet Reserve Association, headquartered in Alexandria, VA. In his scope of many responsibilities, he serves over 50,000 Sea Service and family members on various boards and committees for military and Veterans benefits. He is the managing officer of the National Headquarters Staff, National Board of Directors, and Co-Chairs the Military Coalition representing over 33 veteran organizations/associations, of 3.5M Active Duty, ...
Sep 24, 2018•39 min•Ep. 368
Mr. Mandigo is the current US Advanced Ceramics Association (USACA) Executive Director. He is also the President of Strategic Marketing Innovations (SMI), which is the executive agent for USACA and also represents over 100 clients with interests in advanced materials and science and technology. Mr. Mandigo has 23 years experience working in Washington, DC on advanced materials and technology issues with federal agencies, Congress, and companies, universities and associations. USACA was establish...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Gordon Lambourne serves as Vice President of Communications at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, leading the NRAEF’s overall communications strategy, including media relations, campaign development, social media and digital storytelling and content creation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Lambourne served as Senior Vice President of Global Public Relations for Marriott International, Inc., the world’s largest hotel company, where he held leadership positions in all as...
Aug 08, 2018•44 min
Dani Mackey Communications is an independent woman-owned public relations consultancy based in Washington, DC and Reston, VA. Dani and her team serve associations, nonprofits and for profits, helping them communicate what matters most about their organizations and businesses to a variety of audiences, including consumers, policymakers, members and other stakeholders. Dani is a native Washingtonian who lives in Reston, Virginia, with her husband and son. She supports the DC Divas women's tackle f...
Aug 06, 2018•45 min
Chuck Johnson is the President of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), serving as strategic adviser to the association’s members, and advancing the safety products industry’s interests in Washington DC and abroad. Chuck has over 18 years of association leadership experience, and holds a B.A. from the University of Mississippi and an M.A. in international environmental policy from The American University. ISEA is the leading association for safety products and technologies that ...
Aug 01, 2018•38 min
Donna Grande, MGA, is the Executive Director of the American College of Preventive Medicine, continuing her passion for advancing prevention and population health throughout health care. Ms. Grande has over 25 years experience managing high-impact disease prevention and health promotion initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes, and a proven track record impacting health leadership with the American Nurses Association and Healthcare Businesswomen's Association. The American College of Preventiv...
Jul 30, 2018•42 min
Whitney Pennington is a public health professional currently serving as the Manager of Communications and Public Education for the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Whitney is passionate about injury prevention, health literacy, and plain language communication. The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a 501c3 non-profit trade organization that represents the 55 US poison control centers.
Jul 25, 2018•40 min
Christiane Maertens (Kris-tee-on-ah Mair-tens), as the Deputy Director of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), built a professional team that facilitates the largest and most diverse environmental education network in the world. In 2017, she was named a National Geographic Explorer for hosting the forthcoming Imagine If, a podcast that explores climate change resilience with her trademark moxie and optimism. For four decades, the North American Association for Envi...
Jul 23, 2018•43 min
Caitlin Couture, CAE is the Director of Governance and Engagement at the Society of Interventional Radiology and has ten years of association management experience. In her role at SIR, Caitlin in responsible for ensuring consistency across 64 committees, task forces and manages five sections. She works to ensure members positively engage with SIR throughout their career through traditional committee engagement and ad hoc volunteer opportunities. The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is a...
Jul 18, 2018•54 min
Steve Schwab serves as Executive Director of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, leading the Foundation organization, staff and programs. Prior to his service at the Foundation, Steve was head of external affairs for the National Cathedral, and served in three senior leadership roles in Rochester, NY as Vice President for Development at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Deputy Chief of Staff to Rochester Mayor Robert J. Duffy, and head of corporate development and relations for Rochester Institut...
Jul 16, 2018•55 min
Andrew Moore is the Executive Director of the National Agricultural Aviation Association and has been since 2002. He served as [N-Triple-A’s] NAAA’s Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs before that and continues to be NAAA’s lobbyist in Washington, D.C., serving as the agricultural aviation industry’s liaison to the federal government. Andrew has a background in government relations and agriculture. Founded in 1966, the National Agricultural Aviation Association supports the interests ...
Jul 11, 2018•57 min
As senior vice president of government affairs for the Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA), Jenny Fordham is responsible for legislative and policy advocacy related to the competitive natural gas market. She specializes in creating strategic advocacy partnerships that broaden policymaker support for business-relevant positions. NGSA represents the largest producers and marketers of natural gas in the United States and focuses on promoting a healthy, competitive marketplace for buyers and selle...
Jul 09, 2018•35 min
Carlos Guevara serves as Senior Policy Advisor for UnidosUS’s Policy and Advocacy department. In this role, Carlos is responsible for conducting research, policy analysis, advocacy, and communications activities to advance effective and humane immigration policies. UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.
Jul 05, 2018•53 min
Jean Lee is the President and CEO of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) and prior to joining MCCA, Ms. Lee served as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at JP Morgan Chase & Co. where she worked on consumer litigation and regulatory matters. Before joining JP Morgan Chase & Co. in 2011, Ms. Lee worked on litigation matters at a boutique litigation firm in New York City and started her career as a law clerk to the Honorable John J. Hughes, United States Magistrate ...
Jul 04, 2018•40 min
Katie Shepherd is the National Advocacy Counsel for the Immigration Justice Campaign at the American Immigration Council, where she focuses on legal advocacy and policy related to the asylum-seeking women and children detained in family detention centers around the country. Before joining the Council in August 2016, Katie was the Managing Attorney of the CARA Pro Bono Project in Dilley, Texas, where she managed a team of lawyers, advocates, and volunteers which provides legal services to asylum-...
Jul 03, 2018•49 min
Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE, has served as President and CEO of the National Business Officers Association (NBOA) since March 2010. Jeff, an active member of the American Society of Association Executives, is a member of the 2008 Class of ASAE Fellows (FASAE) and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 2002. He currently serves as a trustee for One Schoolhouse, an innovative online school offering supplemental education to independent schools and previously served as a tr...
Jul 02, 2018•45 min
Ryan Conrad is CEO of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR), an organization comprised of approximately 12,000 real estate professionals in the Washington, D.C. metro area. As CEO, Conrad oversees a 34-person staff in two locations, as well as a Realtor® school and store. He serves as publisher of NVAR’s bi-monthly RE+VIEW magazine. NVAR promises its members to “Take You Further” by providing a variety of services, including educational opportunities, professional standards enfor...
Jun 18, 2018•43 min
Behzad Rassuli is the SVP, Strategic Development, overseeing marketing and communications, membership, communities, market intelligence and data innovation at the Auto Care Association. Prior to joining Auto Care, he served in strategic roles at CARFAX and CEB, where he conducted market research and competitive intelligence to guide corporate strategy. The Auto Care Association represents the entire supply chain of the automotive aftermarket, the size and scope of which covers over 500,000 manuf...
Jun 06, 2018•45 min
Darrell K. Smith is President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Waste and Recycling Association. Since 2002, Darrell has been active in the public policy arena in Washington, DC. Previous to his current position in the waste industry, he represented the mining, petroleum and chemical industries. Darrell has a reputation of assisting heavy industry in the promotion of a positive, progressive image. Prior to his public policy career, Darrell worked in the environmental and safety compl...
Jun 04, 2018•38 min
As Director of Client Success at Gravitate Solutions, Rebecca draws upon her decade of experience as a business analyst and project manager to create smooth implementation experiences for clients. As clients journey into data analysis and reporting, Rebecca takes pride in guiding them toward tools and strategies that cultivate data-driven decision making. Gravitate Solutions is the creator of Nucleus, the first data analytics platform built specifically for associations and nonprofits. As of the...
May 30, 2018•43 min
Dr. Barbara P. “Barb” Glenn is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Barb is a scientist with decades of experience as a policy researcher and advocate for agriculture. NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories.
May 29, 2018•46 min
Raz is a business, technology, and information governance attorney. His practice focuses on privacy and data security, information technology transactions and licensing, and data management. WTP is a full-service law firm with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, including domestic and international nonprofit organizations and associations.
May 25, 2018•57 min
Gary Shapiro is the president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. He also an author CTA’s New York Times bestsellers “Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World’s Most Successful Businesses” (Harper Collins, 2013) and “The Comeback: How Innovation will Restore the American Dream” (Beaufort, 2011). He is a frequent guest MSNBC, FOXNEWS, CNN, and with many editorials in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post. The Consume...
May 24, 2018•39 min
Julie Riggs serves as the Maryland Program Manager for Serving Together. She has over 20 years in the nonprofit sector; spending the past 10 years working for the military and veteran-focused nonprofits in both San Diego and the National Capital Region. ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind is dedicated to creating a more coordinated system of care and easier access to services for military, veterans and their families.
May 20, 2018•44 min
