Association Rockstars

Stefanie Reeves FASAE, CAE is the Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement with the American Psychological Association. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Maryland Psychological Association. A member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), she was named a Fellow of the association in 2020, served on their Board from 2018 - 2021 and is a 2008-2009 DELP Scholar.

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

David Falchek ,CAE, is the executive director of the American Wine Society.  He began his career in publishing and transitioned to associations after board experience serving a federal credit union and the American Wine Society. He also chairs the City of Scranton Board of Ethics.

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 

Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders

Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joe Lindahl, MA, CAE,  has been a part of the association management community for 12 years and currently serves as a Senior Associate with MCI-USA and leads the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition as the Executive Director. He serves as the organization’s spokesperson and the Board of Director’s strategic partner to enhance the awareness and impact of the MSA Coalition.

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 

Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders

Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Amy discusses superpowers, careers, and more with our panelist of CAEs: 

Lakisha Miller-Barclay, CAE, EA, Executive Director & CEO at Rubber Division, ACS

Jason Guilbeau, PhD, CAE, Executive Director, Association for the Study of Higher Education 

Courtney Bulger, CAE, Executive Director. 

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 

Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders

Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ashley Hodak Sullivan is a seasoned association and non-profit executive, having spent her entire career working in membership, marketing, governance, technology, and strategy with both trade associations and professional societies. She currently serves as director of membership and marketing for the National Association of College and University Attorneys in Washington, DC, where she is responsible for the implementation and oversight of all membership, marketing, and sponsorship activities for the association. Additionally, she is an active member and volunteer with ASAE and currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the Membership Professionals Advisory Council. 

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Belinda Moore is the director of strategic membership solutions and has worked in the association space since 1993. Over that time she's written four books authored four white papers and is the editor of the Association's Evolve 2022 and Beyond Thought Leadership Journal. She also writes the popular Association Annie comic strips and she is known for her enthusiastic and engaging style Belinda is frequently engaged by associations to assist with the strategy, development, and implementation. 

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Corey Clayborne, FAIA, NOMA, MBA, CAE currently serves as the Executive Vice President and chief executive of the Virginia component of the American Institute of Architects. AIA Virginia is the voice of the architecture profession in the Commonwealth, dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment. In this position, he is responsible for the success of the Advocacy, Education, Outreach, and Member Services portfolios. In 2020, he was elevated into the AIA’s prestigious College of Fellows. Only about 3% of the organization’s 94,000+ members hold this distinction.  Prior to this role, Corey practiced as an architect in private practice for 13 years serving as a project manager for local, state, and federal clients.

Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Association Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders 
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Octavio 'Bobby' Peralta, CPAE the CEO and Founder of the Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) discusses his 30 year association career and how it lead to the creation of PCAAE, as well as what his hopes for the future of his organization are. 

Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Association Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders 
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This panel of Rockstars shares their stories about how they got started in the association world and why obtaining the IOM certification has been important to their careers. Join Dewan Clayborn, IOM, Robert Newman, CAE, IOM, and Kuma Roberts, IOM as they discuss this with Amy. 

Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Association Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders 
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE is the newly appointed CEO and President of ASAE, she was selected the 2020 Professional Society CEO of the Year by CEO Update, and is passionate about working in the community she serves. She brings leadership in building teams, growing membership and engagement, incubating unique innovations, delivering revenue results and advancing the community through the creation of a welcoming environment of inclusion, diversity and equity.

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/