The Association Insights Podcast

Welcome to an exciting episode of The Association 100 podcast, where we spotlight the transformative role of associations in today’s industries. In this episode, we're joined by Gregg Lewis , Chief Communications Officer for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), who brings a wealth of knowledge from his unique background as an award-winning architect and now a leader in promot...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Association 100 podcast, where we delve into the essence of association impact and innovation. We are thrilled to host Dr. Alexis McKittrick , the esteemed president of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), during a pivotal time— Engineers Week . Alexis, with over 20 years of dedication to SWE, shares her insights and the organization's efforts to...

Welcome to another episode of The Association 100 podcast, where we dive into the world of associations to bring you the best practices, top trends and smart strategies that make a difference. Today, hosts Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning of OnWrd & UpWrd are joined by Song Heo , the SVP of Media Strategy and Client Partnerships at EMC Outdoor , to explore the transformative power of Out o...

[ ⁠ View the full transcript here. ⁠ ] Welcome to a compelling new episode of The Association 100 podcast, where we're kicking off 2024 with a focus on enhancing accessibility within the association community. Our guest, Rosemarie Rossetti , PhD, a renowned accessibility expert and consultant, joins co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning of OnWrd & UpWrd to share invaluable insights...

The latest episode of The A100 podcast features Lisa Sands of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing alongside show co-hosts, OnWrd & UpWrd’s Colleen Gallagher and Keaveny Hewitt. Broadcast live from the ASAE annual conference, Lisa shared her story of taking a break from the work force and reentering it stronger than ever.   Feeling burnt out at her job, Lisa decided it was time for...

This episode of The A100 podcast dives deep into the heart of healthcare in the Bluegrass State. Host Colleen Gallagher interviews Drilon Gojani, Senior Director of Member Services, about the work being done by the Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) to promote access to comprehensive, community-oriented healthcare for underserved populations.  The two discuss the challenges faced by Kentucky...

In the latest episode of The A100 Podcast , we sit down with Carter Alleman , the Director of Government Affairs & Science Policy at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) . Show co-hosts, OnWrd & UpWrd’s Meghan Henning and Keaveny Hewitt dive into the intersection of advocacy and storytelling with Carter, exploring its profound impact on scientific pro...

In this episode of The A100 podcast, hosts Keaveny Hewitt and Meghan Henning are joined by guest Gail Kulp, Executive Director of the Sea Tow Foundation. Broadcast live from ASAE, the group discusses the organization's Life Jacket Challenge initiative in addition to tips for operating as a two-person team with limited resources.  Gail introduces the Life Jacket Challenge, which tests participa...

Join OnWrd & UpWrd co-hosts Meghan Henning and Keaveny Hewitt as they talk retention, open access to research, and effective engagement strategies with Shannon Reed , Director of Community Engagement at The Electrochemical Society (ECS) . The organization plays a critical role in powering the sustainability of the future by publishing foundational research around things like corrosion and lith...

On this episode of the A100, OnWrd & UpWrd host Colleen Gallagher talks with Lakisha Barclay , Executive Director & CEO of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS). With over a century of history, the Rubber Division, ACS is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of their membership and the industry.  Lakisha explains that the Division’s key to success is actively...

Introducing the latest episode of the A100 Podcast with your OnWrd & UpWrd host Meghan Henning. Broadcast live from the ASAE conference in Atlanta this August, Meghan is joined by Sean Luechtefeld , the Vice President of Membership and Communication at ANCOR .  ANCOR is a community of over 2,100 organizations dedicated to delivering services to people with intellectual and developmental disabi...

Join us for the latest episode of The A100 as Jeanne Wolf, CEO at CFA Society Boston, delves into the world of investments and their ongoing efforts to foster inclusivity within the industry. Podcast co-hosts Meghan Henning and Keaveny Hewitt chat with Jeanne about key strategies to foster inclusivity, measuring the success of these campaigns, and collaborating with stakeholders to amplify DEI ini...

Join us for the latest episode of The A100 as Eduardo Arabu, CEO of The National Hispanic Corporate Council, shares his insights on actionable steps associations can take to be more inclusive and the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Podcast co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning chat with Eduardo about key strategies for associations when it comes to DEI and driving member eng...

The latest episode of The A100 podcast features Barb Jones , CEO of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) , alongside OnWrd & UpWrd’s Meghan Henning. Broadcast live from the ASAE annual conference, the two discuss artificial intelligence and how to manage change within a well-established organization.  CLSI boasts a history that spans five decades, with only three CEOs in char...

On the latest episode of The A100, OnWrd & UpWrd co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Christine Stay talk with Suzanne Bohle , executive vice president for the Council of State Restaurant Associations . Suzanne shares the challenges that state restaurant associations have faced in recent years as the pandemic had a massive impact on the restaurant industry, and talks about how it forced them to beco...

On the latest episode of The A100, OnWrd & UpWrd co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Christine Stay talk with Frank Caliva, national spokesperson for the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) . Frank is also the president of P.R. Quinlan , a B2B consulting firm focused on retail energy policy.  “How can you communicate the most important messages and do it the most effective way possible,” Frank...

On the latest episode of The A100, OnWrd & UpWrd co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Christine Stay talk all things video with Jim Wacksman of Association Studios .  “Video truly is king. It’s multi-sensory, it’s very cost effective. It’s just important for any organization,” Jim shares. The conversation centers on how much change has taken place in this space over the last decade as well as how as...

On the latest episode of The A100 podcast, OnWrd & UpWrd’s Colleen Gallagher, Meghan Henning and Christine Stay talk about the key strategies for building high-performing teams and cultivating dedicated employees.  Many associations have job roles in place because that’s the way they’ve always done it. It’s important, however, to regularly reassess what roles your team needs to succeed.  The t...

On the latest episode of The A100 podcast, OnWrd & UpWrd’s Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning welcomed Bill Conerly, an economist specializing in economic trends and writer for Forbes Magazine.  They discuss how trade associations can survive tough times and how seriously they should take the threat of a looming recession.  A pressing question on every association executive’s mind should be:...

The latest episode of the A100 podcast features Rusty Willams, Co-Founder of AnswerStage alongside podcast co-hosts, OnWrd & UpWrd’s Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning. He shares valuable insights around the role of video in association marketing from member recruitment and retention to event marketing.   Rusty’s philosophy around video when it comes to associations starts with the thought t...

A Gallup poll said the number of people quiet quitting is higher than 50%. 91% of employees are willing to quit their job if it’s not what they thought it would be or if they don’t like it within the first month. These are some powerful stats. The O&U team delve into the repercussions of resigning on this episode, chatting through concerns such as toxic work environments, the impact of a job o...

The latest episode of the A100 podcast features Steve Mister, Esq., CAE, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition . Having been with CRN for almost 20 years and in the association space for over 30, you won’t want to miss his insights on leading an association and how associations can bring value to their members.  He talks about CRN’s mantra, “Responsible is our middle name,”...

Join co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Christine Stay on the A100 podcast this week as they speak with Matt Marcial, CEO of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). Together, they delve into two of their recently launched initiatives: Diversity in Auxiliary Leadership Program and the Women in Higher-Ed Leadership Summit.  Having been at NACAS for just more than a year, Matt dis...

On the latest episode of the A100, co-hosts Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning are joined by Jill Cook, CAE, Executive Director and Eric Sparks, Ed. D., CAE, Deputy Executive Director, from the American School Counselor Association to discuss all things member engagement and what they are doing to meet the evolving needs of their members.  Jill and Eric discuss their use of traditional member en...

Keith Krueger, MPA, CAE, CEO of The Consortium for School Networking, returns to the A100 - this time as a guest on podcast, hosted by Colleen Gallagher and Meghan Henning. The three of them explore the findings and highlights of CoSN’s 2023 global Driving K-12 Innovation reports.  They talk through the hurdles in the way of innovation in today’s school, the accelerators paving the way for teachin...