Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members

Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.

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CHICAGO (February 19, 2026) — Association Forum is pleased to announce three new members, along with a new officer, to the Board of Directors. All will officially join the board on April 1, 2026.

“I am excited to welcome this exceptional group of leaders to the Association Forum Board,” said Association Forum President and CEO Artesha Moore, FASAE, CAE. “Their experience, business insights, and heart for this community are exactly what this moment calls for. Together—with the strength of our full board—we are not just advancing a strategy; we are building momentum, elevating our impact, and shaping what’s next for our members and the association community.”

Secretary-Treasurer (one-year term):

Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
Society of American Archivists

Regular Member Director (three-year term):

Kim FitzSimmons, MBA, CAE, AAiP
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
American Association of Endodontists

Thomas Foley, CAE
Vice President, Engagement
DRI

Supporting Member Director (three-year term):

Chris Vaughan, PhD
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Sequence Consulting

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About Association Forum

The mission of Association Forum is to advance the professional practice of association management. Founded in 1916, Association Forum serves 3,000 association professionals whose efforts serve more than 37 million members and generate $22 billion in global annual expenditures. Visit www.associationforum.org for more information.

About the Author

The mission of Association Forum is to advance the professional practice of association management. Founded in 1916, Association Forum serves 3,000 association professionals whose efforts serve more than 27 million members and generate $10 billion in global annual expenditures. Visit www.associationforum.org for more information.

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