Association Management Center

10/07/2026

What a fun way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! AMCers stepped away from the office to enjoy a docent-led tour of the The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, where we explored the vibrant art, history, and traditions of Puerto Rican culture. We continued the celebration over a delicious lunch at Nellie's Restaurant. Thank you to the museum and Nellie's for such an engaging and memorable experience!

09/29/2026

Your strategic plan is approved. Now what? Make sure your committees, work groups, and task forces are aligned to bring it to life. The right structure creates clarity, strengthens governance, and focuses volunteer leadership where it can have the greatest impact.

Read more in the blog post by AMC Director of Consulting Erin Volland: https://bit.ly/4xNLgXR

After approving a strategic plan, associations should review committee structures to ensure volunteer time, leadership, and resources align with current priorities.

09/23/2026

Trust among teams and colleagues is built through everyday actions. Today, AMC Chief Strategy Officer Linda Caradine-Poinsett is presenting “Creating a Trust Surplus: Strengthening Confidence Across Teams and Clients” at the AMCI Regional Meeting, sharing practical ways to strengthen confidence, manage expectations, and build stronger working relationships.

Attending the meeting? Be sure to join the session this afternoon!

09/21/2026

Join us in congratulating Robin Chan, Shawnee McDonnell, and Aly Robinson on their exciting new roles at AMC! Robin has been promoted to senior operations manager for SAHM, Shawnee is now accreditation and education coordinator for CAATE, and Aly is stepping into the role of operations and education coordinator for SAHM.

We’re excited to see the impact they’ll continue to make!

09/14/2026

At our Q3 Connections meeting, we recognized two team members celebrating milestone service anniversaries. Congratulations to Natalia Kot on 5 years with AMC. Natalia’s attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and solutions-focused approach have strengthened our Registration team and enhanced the experience we deliver to our clients.

We also celebrate Karen Kramer on an incredible 30 years with AMC. Karen’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to building meaningful relationships have helped foster a culture where our team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

Thank you, Natalia and Karen, for the impact you continue to make at AMC! We’re grateful for all that you do.

08/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome four talented new team members to AMC!

Ashley Ahearn-Szymanski, Associate Director of Accreditation
Mark Laursen, Director of Residency and Fellowship
Todd Neuharth, Director of Accreditation
Buffie Winfrey, Operations Coordinator

We can't wait to see the impact they'll make!

08/25/2026

Thriving associations are built on belonging, clarity, and intentional leadership. At the NAR Leadership Summit, AMC leaders Steve Smith, Linda Caradine-Poinsett, and Leah Zamora are sharing practical strategies to strengthen member engagement, streamline operations, and create continuity throughout the leadership journey.

We’re proud to see them helping associations lead with greater purpose, confidence, and impact.

08/19/2026

Force majeure and attrition may get much of the attention in hotel contract negotiations, but they aren’t the only clauses that can affect your event’s success. Learn about the 5 often-overlooked hotel contract clauses every association meeting professional should consider to reduce risk, preserve financial predictability, and protect the event experience.

Read the post here: https://bit.ly/4bTSyRZ

08/04/2026

We’re kicking off August with exciting news and welcoming the CAATE to AMC! Founded in 1992, CAATE serves the public and the profession by establishing accreditation standards and ensuring compliance to strengthen athletic training education.

Carly Reisner is serving as CAATE’s executive director, bringing almost two decades of strategic leadership and executive association management experience to the organization.

"The Board is impressed by Carly’s record of leading healthcare organizations focused on professional standards, higher education, and organizational excellence," said Toni Torres-McGehee, CAATE President. "Her experience closely aligns with CAATE's role in promoting quality in athletic training education. Carly's collaborative leadership style, ability to bring clarity and focus, and understanding of mission-driven organizations make her exceptionally well-positioned to lead CAATE into its next chapter."

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4fHiMrG

07/31/2026

Congratulations to Robin Chan and Joey Maginot on earning their Certified Association Executive (CAE) credentials! We’re proud to celebrate Robin and Joey’s achievement and welcome them to our growing team of CAEs.