Associations Thrive

In Recognition Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, host Joanna Pineda interviews Lisa Fitch, Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) for this episode of Associations Thrive. AACDCF provides invaluable services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, helping restore smiles for people who have gone through some of the darkest and most t...

How do you balance board strategic direction and oversight with operational management? How do you anticipate future industry challenges in your organization, and what role does your board play in identifying those trends? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA). Jay discusses: The diversity of NGCO...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, host Joanna Pineda welcomes Eduardo Arabu, CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council & Latino DEI Collective (NHCC). Eduardo discusses: How NHCC offers guidance on recruiting, promoting, and retaining Hispanic professional talent. How NHCC assists companies in reaching Hispanic customers and suppliers. How NHCC supports small Hispanic-owned businesses...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, host Joanna Pineda brought back Josie Hernandez, President of Association Latinos. Josie discusses: How Association Latinos came to be. Association Latinos was founded as a LinkedIn community in 2020 and became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2022. Association Latinos’ mission to advance Latino leadership and representation in the association space. Their transition f...

Could investing in innovative food services at senior living and healthcare facilities lead to better patient outcomes and satisfaction? Can elevating the food experience in hospitals help shift public perception of healthcare environments? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Leah Reily, Executive Director, Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF). Leah discus...

Did you know that corporations that have diverse Board members have been shown to be more profitable and successful than those with less diverse Boards? So how do you get more women on these Boards? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Shawn Kaminski, Executive Director of DirectWomen. Shawn discusses: DirectWomen’s mission to increase the representation of women l...

What is foresight thinking, and how can it transform your association's future? Is your association prepared for what might happen? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Jeff De Cagna, Executive Advisor at Foresight First LLC. Jeff discusses: What foresight thinking is and what it is not. How foresight thinking differs from strategic planning. How foresight is not t...

This special episode of the Associations Thrive podcast was recorded during the 2024 ASAE Annual Conference in Cleveland. Joanna had just finished moderating a session on open access for journals with Lyn Beamesderfer from ISPOR, Pam Harley of Clarke & Esposito, Dave Jackson of ASPET, and Sharon Kneebone of AAPM, and. After the session, Joanna had a chance to catch up with Sharon in the podcas...

How are you leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance the member experience? Are you prepared for the next wave of digital transformation? How do you handle resistance to change within your organization? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Rebecca Achurch, Founder & CEO, Achurch Consulting. Rebecca discusses: Achurch Consulting’s process for s...

How do you provide member benefits during a pandemic when your value proposition is built on in-person meetings? And how do you take the helm of an organization when you can’t meet your staff face to face? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Mike Copps, President & CEO, of the Analytical, Life Science & Diagnostics Association (ALDA). Mike discusses: The d...

How do you ensure that your organization is forward facing? How do you inspire Board members to be involved in recruiting new members? How do you make sure that the next set of leaders will be well trained and focused on the strategic plan? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Dr. Hudson Garrett, ED & EVP and Karen Niven, President of the Association of Healthc...

What are nontraditional methods for raising funds and awareness? Could your fundraising strategy benefit from working with corporate and individual influencers? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews James Thorne, CEO of Vehicle for Good Inc. James discusses: The idea that sparked the creation of Vehicle for Good. How Vehicle for Good runs sweepstakes programs that r...

Note: Be sure to listen until the very end, after the outro, for the bloopers. :-) For the 100th episode of Associations Thrive, CEO Joanna Pineda sat down with fellow association podcasters: Dave Coriale, Delcor Technology Solutions and host of Reboot IT Kiki L’Italien, Association Chat and host of Association Chat Ben Muscolino, Breezio and AMSGeek and host of The Association Podcast Dave Will,...

How do you tell the story of your industry? How do you gain the trust of your members so that they have confidence in your advocacy and services? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews David Chavern, President & CEO, of the Consumer Brands Association (CBA).  David discusses: How CBA members are the makers of almost everything that you buy in the grocery sto...

How do you measure value in healthcare to benefit both patients and healthcare professionals in the sourcing of goods and services? How do you demonstrate to industry partners that they are valued in the profession? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Dr. Hudson Garrett, Executive Director & Executive Vice President of the Association of Healthcare Value Analy...

How do we create community in a post-pandemic world? How do you reinvent your company and what does it mean to create a startup culture again? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Sandra Nam, Co-Founder and CEO of Qiqo Chat. Sandra discusses: How Qiqo stands for Quality In, Quality Out. How Sandra was studying to become a landscape architect when she and a friend c...

Crucial DEI data has been missing in the association world. Learn about the first comprehensive survey tracking diversity and career advancement in the association sector. In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews three guests. Jose Segarra, Board Member of Association Latinos, Don Dea, Founder and Chair of the ASAE AANHPI Association Community, and Rick Burt, Board Pre...

How do you distill your organization’s signature member benefits to create focus in your association? How do you make membership a business imperative? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA). Jennifer discusses: How her members are contract chemical manufacturers or...

Can agriculture be climate-friendly? How do we encourage climate-friendly and biologically-centric agriculture, while at the same time, helping farmers be more profitable? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Patrick Smith, Founder and Executive Director at Soil Upside. Patrick discusses: Climate Smart Agriculture is a movement to move away from just chemically-foc...

What was it like to be an infection preventionist at a hospital during the pandemic? How do you support your members during a world-changing event like a global pandemic? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Devin Jopp, CEO at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Devin discusses: The founding of APIC and how their members’...

The AANHPI tent covers Asian immigrants from more than 70 nations. Despite the wide spread of cultures, Asians are severely underrepresented within the Association community. In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda welcomes back a returning guest in Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO, of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care (AAHPM).  Wendy-Jo discusses: The four focus area...

During this AANHPI Heritage Month, we need to ask ourselves: What can we do to end systemic sexism, racism, and any other ism that divides us and robs groups of opportunities? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker, President & CEO at the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW). Sue Ann discusses: How she flew to the U.S. on her own...

What will YOUR profession look like in the future? How are social, economic and technological trends shaping your future and how is your organization adapting to these forces? Joanna welcomes the return of Vince Talucci, CEO of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). In episode 13 of Associations Thrive, Vince talked about his journey to become the CEO, and the changes that IACP...

This is a special episode of Associations Thrive. Director of Marketing, Leah Monica interviews Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker of Matrix Group International, Inc. on the occasion of Matrix Group turning 25 this month. Joanna discusses: When and why she started Matrix Group. How Matrix Group’s mission has not changed. We help associations and non-profits increase membership, increase rev...

How does your organization get started with AI? How does an organization develop deep AI expertise in AI, which arguably is the most transformative technology we will see in our lifetimes? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Amith Nagarajan, Chairman of Blue Cypress. Amith discusses: His ecosystem of companies that is focused on helping associations transform digi...