We have selected thought leaders that will be able to provide guidance on:
The COVID-19 crisis has put a halt to in-person events. This program will share how Associations can address the social and educational needs of members through virtual event experiences. It will also tackle how to offer opportunities for sponsor value.
Maddie Landers the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Interior Design Society (IDS) speaks to why the IDS virtual Chapter was created in 2018 and its evolution since then to give actionable advice on how to sustain your organization virtually during the COVID-19 Era.
Lynda Katz Wilner, the founder of Successfully Speaking, will review how to support and encourage your planned in person event speaker to pivot to virtual presentations during the uncertain times ahead. Successfully Speaking provides professional development training in communication for individuals and groups.
Patrick Algyer, CVA recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for volunteer management and management consulting, as well as for creating impactful programming for members, will be providing guidance on how to maintain chapter leadership engagement in a virtual world.
Rebecca Chadwick, StarChapter’s Director of Sales & Marketing, will walk you through the steps within StarChapter to show you how we were able to create today’s virtual event, Pivoting to Virtual Engagement in the COVID-19 Era. If you are hoping to offer a virtual meeting/event in the near future this session can’t be missed.
Our panelists have come together to foster a conversation of how their organizations are responding to the COVID-19 situation.
Logan Beszterda currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic Development and has been with AMC, LLC since 2007. Logan has extensive experience with large-scale events, including multi-day conferences of over 500 attendees, trade shows, golf tournaments, and award galas. She has great knowledge of the logistics needed to make each event a success. Logan approaches any situation with a positive attitude and prides herself in being a creative problem solver.
Lacy Keller is a native Oregonian who enrolled in the Interior Design program at the Art Institute and began her design career in 2006. She became a member of the Interior Design society in 2017 and served as VP of IDS Portland in 2019 and as of January has been leading the chapter as president.
Jane Cole has been a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing (NAPO) since 1998. She got involved with the board as Director of Membership for NAPOVC in May of 2017. Then in May of 2019 she switched from Membership Director to Director of Communications and Technology.
Celeste Shepherd founded Celebelle in 2010 after 20 successful years working exclusively for high level executives in a variety of industries. Celeste utilizes her wealth of experience in Graphic Design, Project and Office Management, Executive Administration, Event Planning & Coordination, Marketing, Business Development, Small Business Consulting and Bookkeeping to assist ICF Tennessee.
Peggy Hoffman, a co-founder of Mariner Management & Marketing, will review how to continue your organization’s membership engagement strategies in a virtual setting. Mariner Management & Marketing has been helping association volunteers and staff create the greatest possible value for their members and ensuring long term health and growth.