Author: David Martin

Washington, D.C. (January 3, 2023) Margaret “Peggy” Hiller was recently named as the incoming CEO for the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), effective January 16, 2023. Hiller is a snowsports-industry leader with over 30 years of professional experience, including 17 years leading operations and 15 years in complex human…
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Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2022) – The Renal Physicians Association recently announced Adonia Calhoun Groom, CAE, CMP as their new Executive Director. Groom brings 25 years of professional experience in a variety of associations and professional societies. She joins RPA from her most recent role as CEO of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Groom previously also…
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Washington, D.C. (December 12, 2022) – The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) recently appointed Thomas “Tom” Joseph as their incoming Executive Director. Joseph has over 30 years of experience, primarily within the professional health-care and medical association and nonprofit sector. He joins AALAS from his most recent role serving as the Chief Development and Operations…
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Washington, D.C. (November 28, 2022) – The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recently named their new incoming President and CEO, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi, PhD, MSW, Med. Dr. Vakalahi will begin her term as President and CEO on January 17, 2023. Dr. Vakalahi’s 25 years of professional experience spans across several higher education institutions and nonprofit…
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Washington, D.C. (November 14, 2022) – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) recently named their new incoming President and CEO, Lisa Wallenda Picard, effective December 5. Picard is an association executive with nearly a decade of experience with the US Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, and most recently 11 years at the National Turkey Federation…
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Washington, D.C. (October 18, 2022) – The National WIC Association (NWA) recently hired Dr. Jamila Taylor as incoming President and CEO, effective November 14. Taylor has 25 years of professional experience in health policy, maternal health, and health equity in nonprofit organizations and on Capitol Hill. Taylor joins NWA from the Century Foundation (TCF) where she served…
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