Emerging Leaders Program

Registration for the 2021 Emerging Leaders Program is now open!

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The Emerging Leaders Program provides an unique opportunity for association professionals under the age of 35. This program highlights influential and powerful techniques that teach young professionals how to take the next steps to success using conventional and non-conventional methods while creating an exclusive cohort where young professionals learn together over the course of six months.

Kicking off in conjunction with Forum Forward, the Emerging Leaders will get to know each other and be recognized for the upcoming program. During the program, Emerging Leaders will share ideas with each other, read and present a to an executive panel. In addition, each Emerging Leader will have access to an association executive mentor.

Emerging Leaders can expect to:

Strengthen communication and leadership skills
Learn from industry executives and receive one-on-one mentoring
Develop professional relationships with peer leaders
Attend two Association Forum Virtual Events: Forum Forward and Holiday Showcase

*Please note that this year, if needed, we will substitute face-to-face meetings with virtual meetings for your health and safety. If we should meet physically, Association Forum is committed to adhering to the appropriate CDC and State of Illinois Guidelines for in-person gatherings.

Questions? Please contact Membership@associationforum.org

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Session Descriptions

Keynote

Facilitator

Candace Washington

The Emerging Leaders Program kicks off in conjunction with Forum Forward, with an opening orientation with Candace Washington, the Chief Executive Officer at Pivotal Impact. She will debut our new capstone project which will assist participants to identify and authentically navigate in their strengths.

A Day in the Life of a CEO

Presenter
TBD

Emerging Leaders will have the extraordinary opportunity to learn from the Chief Executive Officer of one of the most successful Association Management Companies in the country.

Managing Change and Conflict

Presenter
Donna Brighton
Chief Ideas Officer
Brighton Leadership Group

Led by Donna Brighton, a world class expert in leadership, culture and change, this session will focus on managing conflict and becoming an influencer to bring about necessary change within your association.

Capstone Presentation

Students will be given a 6-8-minute time slot to present to an executive panel on their Capstone Project. Participants will be provided guided questions, activities, and resources that step them through the capstone development process.

Executive Presence and Personal Branding

Presenter
Gregory J Fine, FASAE, CAE

Presenter
Cynthia Mills, FASAE, CAE, CMC, CPC, CCRC
Founder, President & CEO
The Leaders’ Haven

2020 Emerging Leaders

Thank you and congratulations to the 2020 Class of Emerging Leaders!

Alyson Whittlesey - American Association of Endodontists
Samantha Luebbering - American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Evan Summers - American College of Prosthodontists
Joseph DeAngelis - American Planning Association
Mr. Andy Krakos - American Planning Association
Kerry Lennon - Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Eric Fall - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Ms. Kara Ferguson, CMP,MSHTM - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Kyle Kane - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Dana Karstensen, IOM,MBA - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Krzysztof Litewka - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Jordan McGahan - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Alexis Smith - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Mr. Michael Thill - American Society of Anesthesiologists
Virgina Graves - Association Analytics, Inc.
Emily Harris, MBA - Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
Abby MacCormack - CCIM Institute
McAllister Cox - Chicago Association of REALTORS
Nancy Elizondo - Chicago Association of REALTORS
Cory Hall - Chicago Association of REALTORS
Ms. Jakeeva Lee, AHWD,CIPS - Chicago Association of REALTORS
Brianna Bingham - Cremation Association of North America
Alicia Belcaster, MS - Emergency Nurses Association
Sarah McNulty - Emergency Nurses Association
Mr. Drew Whalen - Executive Director, Inc.
Claire Brown - National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
Lindsey Powell - Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Emerging Leaders Program