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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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Explore a new set of education from Association Forum: LABs. In these hands-on courses, you’ll learn, apply, and build your way to CEUs and learning outcomes!

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The Illinois Section American Water Works Association operates with a small staff and turned to higher education to fill the gaps.

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Note: This article was originally published by Choose Chicago on their blog, “Chicago Like a Local.” Read the original post…

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All board members have fiduciary responsibilities. If your expertise lies outside of the finance and accounting department, here is a crash course on meeting those obligations.

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