Member Spotlight: Sherry Budziak, AAiP

Sherry has more than 30 years of experience working with associations. Find out what drives her to do this type of work!

The Secret to Building a Strong, Reliable Professional Network

Authenticity, shared vulnerability, and common interests are the keys to creating a network that truly empowers and enriches your life.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

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What to Wear to the Honors Gala 2025: SHINE ON in Style

Get ready to sparkle, shimmer, and most importantly—shine! Association Forum’s Honors Gala 2025 is on Wednesday, June 11, and we…

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Member Spotlight: Michael Wilson, CMP

Michael is Division Director, Convention & Meeting Planning at the American Veterinary Medical Association. He came to association work via hospitality and loves his job. You won’t believe what’s not in his LinkedIn profile!

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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.

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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.

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Closing the Gaps

Dr. Kathleen T. O’Loughlin spoke about the major gaps that exist between men and women in business and medical professions.

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Leading by Example

FORUM spoke with Rita Cook about why support leads to success and how Bank of America gave her the opportunity to pay her success forward to future leaders.

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Developing Leaders for the Future

One of the most important issues facing associations is developing leaders for the future, particularly from under-represented identity groups.

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A Fantastic Voyage into Digital Transformation

A review of our Painted Picture—an aspirational view of the future that tells a story on how we will evolve and grow over the next five years.

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