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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.
Achieving ‘Zero Harm’
Healthcare associations can leverage their vital role to increase patient safety
“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







