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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Celebrate Women’s History Month in Chicago with these five impactful ideas to honor, empower, and uplift women in your association and industry.

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Content governance: Setting up your content for success

Why and how to create smart, sustainable systems and processes for all the content your association produces.

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Member Spotlight: Tracy Schorle, MA

Tracy is Associate Vice President at MCI USA. She has more than 25 years of experience in association management and makes homemade pasta.

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The Champion’s Mindset: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About Mental Toughness and Success

An interview with Dr. Wendy Borlabi, sport psychologist and closing keynote speaker for Women’s Executive Forum™ 2025.

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Meet the 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders

The purpose of the Emerging Leaders Program is to focus on advancing association professionals under the age of 35 within their careers.

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Meet the Inaugural Class of Emerging Leaders

In 2018, Association Forum introduced a new six-month program for rising stars in the association industry.

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CAE: 2019 and Beyond

The CAE continues to serve as our industry’s seminal credential.

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