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ADHA Governance Structure Changes Combine Urgency, Diplomacy and Emotion
Faced with mounting governance challenges, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) chose courage over tradition—redesigning its governance structure to enable faster decisions, stronger alignment, and a more sustainable future.
Association Forum Announces 2026 Honors Award Recipients
Association Forum has announced its 2026 Honors Award recipients, recognizing exceptional leaders and organizations shaping the future of the association community. Honorees will be celebrated at the Honors Gala on June 25, 2026, in Chicago.
Rethinking Advocacy Strategy
Advocacy is evolving—and so should your strategy. Discover how a more focused, data-driven, and audience-centric approach can elevate your impact and influence real change.
Why Women’s History Month Matters
At its heart, Women’s History Month is about honoring the women who paved the way, often overcoming significant obstacles, to create opportunities for future generations.
POV: My First Time at Women’s Executive Forum™ Was Inspiring and Invigorating
A first-time attendee of the Women’s Executive Forum 2025 reflects on the event’s inspiring energy, powerful connections, and impactful sessions that reshaped her approach to leadership.
Member Spotlight: Kimberly Kocian, MBA, CAE, CMP
Kimberly is a director at the American Bar Association. She has more than 25 years of association experience and recently joined Association Forum’s Board of Directors.
Association Forum Announces 2025 Honors Awards Recipients
Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Honors Awards. These industry stars will be honored at the 2025 Honors Gala™ on June 11, 2025.
It’s Not Too Late! Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
Celebrate Women’s History Month in Chicago with these five impactful ideas to honor, empower, and uplift women in your association and industry.







