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NFID Announces Rebecca Alvania as Next Executive Director

August 7, 2025

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) selected Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, as its executive director and chief executive officer. The non-profit organization educates and engages the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. Alvania[…]

Tamesha Logan Becomes Executive Director for American Mensa

July 21, 2025

American Mensa appointed Tamesha L. Logan as Executive Director of the largest of the worldwide Mensa affiliates with more than 45,000 members, 122 chapters, and special interest groups throughout the United States. She started her new role on July 14,[…]

Tristanne Staudt to Join PAA as New Executive Director

June 4, 2025

The Population Association of America (PAA) is pleased to announce that Tristanne Staudt will become its new Executive Director, effective July 14, 2025. Staudt joins the PAA from the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), where she has served[…]

NASPGHAN Selects Celena NuQuay as Executive Director

June 4, 2025

The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) welcomes Celena T. NuQuay, MA, CAE as its next Executive Director. She started this role on June 2, 2025. With a career spanning over 20 years in association and[…]

National PTA Announces Howie Berman as New Executive Director

May 13, 2025

The National PTA welcomes Howie Berman, MA, CAE as the association’s new executive director. He tenure begins on May 19th. With a career spanning more than 20 years in nonprofit association management, Berman has held leadership roles across a range[…]

Madeline M. Farley, PhD, Appointed Scientific Director of SLAS

January 20, 2026

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) has announced the appointment of Madeline M. Farley, PhD, as its new Scientific Director, effective January 19, 2026. Dr. Farley joins SLAS from Genesis Drug Discovery & Development (GD3), where she most[…]

Cynthia Hunt Jaehne Named Executive Director of PLMA

January 13, 2026

The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) recently announced the appointment of Cynthia Hunt Jaehne as its next Executive Director, effective February 9, 2026. Cynthia brings more than 20 years of experience across the energy sector, as well as experience in[…]

IMSA Confirms Heidi Cramb as Executive Director

November 24, 2025

The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) recently announced that Heidi M. Cramb has been named Executive Director of IMSA. Cramb brings extensive experience in association management, with a focus on certification, membership and marketing. Throughout her career, she has worked[…]

Emma Read Welcomed as Incoming CEO for AAVMC

November 6, 2025

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) recently appointed Emma Read, DVM, of The Ohio State University (OSU) as its next Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Read will assume the role on February 1, 2026, succeeding Andrew T. Maccabe, DVM,[…]

Society for Neuroscience Selects Kevin B. Marvel as Executive Director

November 5, 2025

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has announced the selection of Kevin B. Marvel, PhD, as its next Executive Director. He will assume the role effective March 16, 2026, succeeding Marty Saggese, who has served as Executive Director since 2002. Marvel[…]

CEO Update Interview with CEO David Martin on Association Talent Trends

January 5, 2024

“I still can’t fill jobs.” That’s a common refrain executive recruiter David Martin is hearing from top association leaders trying to build out staff, the CEO of Sterling Martin Associates said. “You read about all the downsizings in the tech[…]

First-Time CEOs Are on the Rise: Insights from the 2025 CEO Recruitment Trends

December 19, 2025

One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is helping search committees identify the best possible leader for their mission—even when that individual does not yet hold the title of CEO. This was a key topic of conversation when[…]

Sterling Martin Featured in the Wall Street Journal

July 29, 2024

David Martin, CEO of Sterling Martin Associates, shares one of his most memorable interview stories in If These Résumés Could Talk, a Wall Street Journal feature in which recruiters and headhunters share their wildest and most interesting stories. From fake[…]

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