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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.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
25/7/365 Leadership: How to gain an extra hour every day (Without burning out)
Association professionals don’t work in a 9‑to‑5 world, but in a 24/7/365 reality. With high expectations, limited resources, and mission‑driven pressure, many wish for a twenty‑fifth hour—but the truth is, more time has to be created within the hours we already have.
“Do Not Be Distracted by the ‘Noise’”
An interview with the 2020 Woman of Influence
Announcing the 2020-2021 Association Forum Board of Directors
The new roster of esteemed Chicago-area association professionals
Congratulations to the 2020 Class of CAEs
Recognizing Illinois’s newest certified association executives







