Associate Leadership Academy Graduates Class of 2007

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (07/05/2007)(readMedia)-- The Empire State Society of Association Executives, Inc. (ESSAE) held its Association Leadership Academy (ALA) graduation in conjunction with their Annual One Day Conference and Expo on Thursday, June 21, 2007 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Twenty-one students graduated from the 2006-2007 program at the ceremony.

ESSAE initiated the Academy to educate association leaders who represent the many trade and professional organizations in New York State on skills unique to association management. The June graduation marked the conclusion of the second year of the Academy. There are over 50 ALA alumni to date.

The 2006-2007 ALA program was composed of eight courses taught by leading members of the association and academic communities. Each course provided the opportunity for discussion on real-world issues, best practices and innovative solutions. The program ran from September 2006 through May 2007 and included such course topics as: “Advocacy, Politics and Grassroots Campaigns,” “The Formation and Management of a Professional Trade Association, the Law and Ethical Responsibility,” and “Strategic Planning, Benchmarking and Membership Analysis.”

The twenty-one 2007 graduates are: Heather T. Adams, Value-Added Coordinator, Instructional Resources Services, Capital Region BOCES, Jennifer H. Carroll, CMP, Meeting Planner/Consultant, All Events, Inc., Carol Geddis, Executive Director, Catholic School Administrators Association of NYS, Kimberly A. Gill, Director of Marketing, NYS Association of Realtors, Inc., Rebecca Goldstein, Director of Finance and Contract Administration, NYS Dispute Resolution Association, Inc., Kathy Gormley, CMP, Director of Education Planning & Development, NY Association of Homes & Services for the Aging/FLTC, Sherry LaFountain, Office Manager, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Providers of NYS, Jennifer Littlejohn, Executive Assistant, Carr Public Affairs, Inc., Patricia L. Mahon, Director of Finance, AIA New York State, Inc., Peter F. Mannella, Executive Director, NY Association for Pupil Transportation, Carol Napierski, Executive Director, New York Medical Equipment Providers, James Page, Director of Information Technology/Member Services, NYS School Boards Association, Kim Perrella, Managing Director, Eastern NY Coalition of Automotive Retailers, Inc., Eric D. Randall, Editor-In-Chief, NYS School Boards Association, Anita Russo, CMP, Executive Assistant, Empire State Association of Assisted Living, Terri Standish-Kuon, Vice President, Communications & Administration, Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities, Michael Thompson, Communication Director, Association Development Group, Inc., Diane S. Ward, Governmental Relations Representative, NYS School Boards Association, Donna M. Williams, MPP, Executive Director, American College of OB/GYN District II/NY, Patricia K. Wood, CAE, Senior Director of Membership Services, NYS Bar Association, Regina M. Wright, Director of Finance, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of NY, Inc.

All graduates are from Capital District-based organizations, with the exception of Regina M. Wright whose office headquarters is in Central New York.

ESSAE is a 575-member association based in Albany, N.Y. that represents executives employed by trade, business and professional associations.

###

Posted Thursday July 05, 2007 at 10:41 am by Empire State Society of Association Executives