The Virginia Society of Association Executives
VSAE is the only association in Virginia that exclusively serves the Commonwealth’s association management industry. VSAE focuses its resources on the professional development needs of our members by providing information, education, ideas and networking opportunities to assist association executives in their careers. VSAE's 400+ members include association professionals residing in or employed by trade, technical and professional associations based in Virginia, as well as representatives from companies that support them with products and services.
Resources from The Virginia Society of Association Executives
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Friday, June 23, 2023 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesEpisode 8: Connecting with Susan Park, PhD, CAE
Join us for a conversation with Susan Park, PhD, CAE, executive director of the Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation, about her career journey, leadership advice, inspiring the next generation, the future of DEI in the association space and more!
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Friday, June 23, 2023 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesEpisode 7: Connecting with Kristin Reid & Eric Hash
Join us for a conversation about the benefits of Association Leadership Virginia, the importance of peer-to-peer mentorship, the overall experience of the program, key takeaways, and advice for those thinking about applying for the next cohort.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesEpisode 6: Connecting with Carter Lyons, CAE
In this episode, we talk to Carter Lyons, CAE, director of communications for Associated General Contractors of Virginia. Join us for a conversation about Carter's journey, and the value of being involved in VSAE.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesEpisode 5: Connecting with Laiya Rollins and Lucy Firebaugh
In Episode 5 of VSAE ConneXions we talk to the co-chairs of VSAE’s Early Career Professionals Task Force: Laiya Rollins and Lucy Firebaugh. Learn about leadership development and the importance of young professionals in Virginia’s association communit
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesEpisode 4: Connecting with the VSAE Award of Excellence Recipients
In this episode, we talk to three recipients of this year's VSAE Award of Excellence. Each of these guests have a lot to say about their career journeys, leadership insights, and the sense of community that VSAE brings.
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Monday, January 23, 2023 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesEpisode 3: Conversation with Christina Lewellen
This episode features Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, Association of Technology Leaders at Independent Schools and VSAE board member.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesConversation with Real Admiral Cari Thomas
This episode features Real Admiral Cari Thomas, CEO of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. Cari shares her personal military journey, how it prepared her for the association space, her passion for volunteerism, leadership advice and why family is so important.
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Monday, September 12, 2022 The Virginia Society of Association ExecutivesConnecting with VSAE's President
In this inaugural episode, we talk to Steven Williams, CAE, association veteran and current president of the Virginia Society of Association Executives.