Association Tech Insider

It's Halloween, and to celebrate the ASAE Technology Professionals Advisory Council brought together three council members to share their scary IT stories and the lessons learned! Hosted by Justin Burniske, Principal Consultant at Meta-Dao, he talks with Norma Castrejon, Strategic Consultant, Technology Consulting at DelCor Technology Solutions, Michael (Misha) Getter, Vice President, Systems and...

On this episode of Association Tech Insider, we get an inside look at the ASAE Technology Professionals Advisory Council (TPAC), as last year's leadership team talks through the goals they had for their terms, what was accomplished, what challenges they encountered, and some thoughts on the future. This is a great listen for anyone who is either looking to take on a volunteer leadership role or wh...

Host Heather Harris, PhD - Principal Data Scientist at Herkimer Consulting - interviews Felicia Schwartz and Jenn Spykerman, co-founders of Bridgeway Digital Advisors about what association leaders can learn about AI adoption in other industries. Topics covered include model selection and implementation, quality monitoring, guarding against model degradation, and what to watch for at each step of...

The final podcast in our MMC+Tech Recaps - in this one we talk about being an Inbox Hero, and how associations can start to think more strategically about their emails. Hosted by Justin Burniske, TPAC Chair, this podcast features Amy Gavin, Director of Digital Strategy, American Society for Nutrition, Tadu Yimam, Vice President, Digital Engagement, National Association of College and University Bu...

Hosted by Stephen Gabriel, Senior Director of Technology at American Health Law Association, this podcast recaps the MMC+Tech Session Selecting a New Association Management System: Lessons from the Trenches featuring Wes Trochlil, Owner of Effective Database Management, and Shannon Ollikainen, Chief of Staff at National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). The podcast discusses the s...

Join hosts Melody Jordan-Carr and Carlos Cardenas on a fascinating journey into the mind of a leader with our special guest, Dr. Juan E. Rosario Jr., Psy. D., in this thought-provoking episode of the ASAE Tech Council Podcast. Dr. Rosario, an expert in neuropsychology, sheds light on the psychological traits that distinguish effective leaders and discusses how technological advancements can suppor...

Get the inside scoop on how some associations are automating, augmenting, and accelerating marketing through AI. The conversation touches on some key considerations (DON'T COPY AND PASTE) as well as exciting innovations for associations as they look to deliver a better marketing experience to members. Featuring the ASAE Marketing Professionals Advisory Council (MPAC), this podcast is hosted by...

Hosted by Wes Trochlil, Owner of Effective Database Management, this podcast recaps the MMC+Tech Session Unpopular Opinions: Challenging Conventional Thinking in Marketing and Technology featuring Laura (Sargent) Sparks, Senior Marketing and Web Manager at Society of Entomological, Rhoni Rakos, Director of Digital Strategy at fusionSpan, and Justin Burniske, Principal Consultant at Meta-Dao. The p...

In our second episode in our recap series of TPAC sessions at ASAE's MMC+T Conference, Stephen Gabriel, Senior Director of Technology at American Health Law Association, talks with Rhoni Rakos, Director of Digital Strategy at fusionSpan about her session: Roadmapping Your Readiness for Emerging Technology! Your news feed is flooded with stories about the opportunities and risks of artificial i...

On this episode of Association Tech Insider, we get an inside look at the MMC+Tech Precon event, hosted by the technology, marketing, communications and  councils.    Rhoni Rakos, Director of Digital Strategy at fusionSpan and TPAC members hosts Carlos Cardenas, Sr. Dir. of Information Technology at National Board of certification and recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, Justin Burniske - Princ...

On this episode of Association Tech Insider, we discussed the overlap of Marketing and Technology, led by members of ASAE's Marketing Council and Technology Council. Rhoni Rakos, Director of Digital Strategy at fusionSpan and TPAC members hosts Laura Sparks, Senior Marketing and Web Manager at Entomological Society of America and incoming ASAE Marketing Council Chair along with Amy Gavin, Dire...

Tadu, Monica, and Tim convened to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the technology sector as part of a podcast series. Tadu, the Vice President of Digital Engagement at Nakubo, emphasized the importance of DEI practices in their work. Monica, the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at the American Council on Education, shared that she is currently navigating DEI initiative...

Tune into the latest episode of "Association Tech Insider," where we examine the vital dynamics of vendor management in the association sector. Hosted by Gretchen Steenstra, Director of Client Strategy at DelCor, and Alex Mouw, Principal Strategic Advisor for Membership Organizations at AWS for Nonprofits, this discussion navigates the shared responsibilities and strategic alignments nec...

On this episode of Association Tech Insider, we explore what Technology Leaders can learn from Researchers. Carlos Cardenas leads a discussion with Shahid Choudhry, Ph. D., Director of Research and Evaluation at the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), and Josh Bula, Ph. D., Director of Information Technology for the Florida Music Education Associati...

This episode of Association Tech Insider dives into the realm of user research and usability testing, highlighting its significance for enhancing digital experiences for associations. Hosted by Ray van Hilst (Yoko Co), this roundtable discussion brings together experts Rhoni Rakos (fusionSpan), Jacqui Olkin (Olkin Communications), and Ella Fielding (Optimal Workshop) to share their experiences, be...

This podcast is in conjunction with ASAE's Meetings & Expositions Professionals Advisory Council. In this enlightening episode of "Association Tech Insider," TPAC member Vinnu Deshetty, CEO and Founder of EVA Event Tech Hub, interviews Ksenija Polla, Head of Education and Legacy Programmes with International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Ksenija shares an intriguing...

Stefanie Keuser, CISSP sits down with Artesha Moore, CEO of Association Forum to discuss what happens when senior leadership changes halfway through a high visibility project. The lessons she shares are immediately applicable to anyone who reports to a manager or senior leader for a tech project. 

Join host Barbara Armentrout, Carrie McIntyre, and John Bacon, MBA, for an engaging 45-minute podcast, "Tech Tools for Nondues Revenue Professionals." This upcoming series is presented by the ASAE’s Technology Professionals Advisory Council (TPAC). It offers a deep dive into the essential tools and strategies that associations use to generate non-dues revenue. The podcast will cover prac...

We finish our High-Performing Tech Teams podcast by discussing the leadership aspect of building and maintaining teams. A podcast series brought to you by the #ASAETechCouncil In this episode, we discuss: • The Goldilocks principle of IT Projects (not too large, not too small) • The importance of communication and adaptation of a leader's vision. • The leader's role in developing teams. •...

Ever had a project go horribly wrong? You’re not alone. This podcast is the second in a series hosted by the ASAE Technology Professionals Advisory Council (TPAC) discussing challenging projects: what was planned, what went wrong, and most importantly, lessons learned to avoid the same mistakes in the future. Listen as we talk through a high visibility project, identify specific points of failure...

This episode of Association Tech Insider focuses on "AI Empowered: Revolutionizing Event Data with Artificial Intelligence." We dive into the transformative impact that artificial intelligence is having on the event industry. Tune in as we explore the current state of AI in events, focusing on its role in data cleaning, enrichment, and monitoring. We'll discuss the challenges and opp...

Ever had a project go horribly wrong? You’re not alone. This podcast is the first in a series hosted by the ASAE Technology Professionals Advisory Council (TPAC) discussing challenging projects: what was planned, what went wrong, and most importantly, lessons learned to avoid the same mistakes in the future. Listen as we talk through a high visibility project, identify specific points of failure a...

This podcast is part two of a conversation among four association technology professionals discussing the creation of high-performance teams. In this episode the panelists cover the following:   How do we bring success as leaders to any tech implementation? What are its key elements? What does leadership of a tech team look like? How should we recognize individual team member accomplishments?   Fe...

This podcast is a conversation among four association technology professionals discussing the creation of high-performance teams. They emphasize the roles of trust, recognition, and leadership in achieving this goal. The conversation covers examples of foundational processes, building trust, and the importance of recognizing individual team members.   Some highlights include: What are the essentia...

Listen this week to learn the importance of associations embracing foresight to remain relevant in an ever-evolving landscape. The podcast highlights the ASAE Foundation’s innovative research tool, ForesightWorks, explores the value of practicing foresight, provides encouraging tips for associations seeking to integrate this strategic approach into their operations, and highlights contributions fr...