Live Webinar: Allyship, Mentorship, Sponsorship: What Does it Look Like and How Can I Participate?

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Description

This program is for every member of the association management community who has ever wanted to have a mentor or thought about being a mentor. We will explore the different types of mentorship partnerships available because mentorship does not always happen as a formal, structured relationship. For example, mentorship partnerships can be short-term engagements like prepping for a particular project or exam or they can be reverse mentorships where the mentee is someone who would normally fall into the mentor role but is seeking to gain knowledge either from a generational or diversity perspective.

We will also explore how relationships can go from being an ally, to a mentor, to a sponsor. Relationship building can happen in many ways and we should not get caught up in having a ”mentor” but focus on building relationships that can make an impact over time.

Learning Objectives:

Compare the different types of mentorship opportunities to identify how to build relationships that will support career development and advancement
Learn techniques and best practices for how to build relationships with individuals that can serve as mentors
Recognize the value of engaging in mentorship opportunities to advance the professional development of fellow association management professionals

Moderator:
Josie Hernandez, IOM

Panelists:

Jonathan Adams , CAE, Water Quality Association	Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE, Society of Archivists
Nikki Golden, CAE, Association Laboratory	Jorge Rivera, CAE, IOM, National Roofing Contractors Association,

Note: Live webinar participants must attend for a minimum of 45 minutes in order to be eligible for the CEUs associated with this program.

Contributors

Josie Hernandez, IOM

Josie Hernandez is an Account Executive at Bostrom Corporation where she serves as Executive Director for DONA International. In this role, Josie is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of all activities and programs for DONA International. She works with DONA International board of directors and staff to ensure the execution of the DONA International mission, vision, and strategic plan.

Josie is skilled in volunteer management and leadership development; she believes it is vital to the success of an organization to have a pipeline of well-prepared leaders to execute the goals of the organization and maintain long term success. Josie is a strategic thinker who evaluates how structures are interrelated to bring maximum efficiency to an organization. She likes to focus on areas of key member engagement and is an advocate for promoting diversity in the workplace. Josie is a co-founder and current president of Association Latinos NFP whose mission is to advance Latino leadership in associations, and partner with organizations to foster diversity and inclusion efforts. She has been a member of Association Forum for ten years and is the 2023 recipient of the John C Thiel Distinguished Service Award.
Johnathan Adams, CAE

Jonathan Adams, CAE has been leading the IT department at the Water Quality Association (WQA) since 2015. In his role as Director of Information Technology, he oversees the streamlined operation of the IT department and ensures alignment with the business objectives of the Association. At WQA, Jonathan uses his time and talents to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and experience of internal staff as well as WQA members and clients. Jonathan has over 12 years of experience and expertise across several areas of technology, including systems administration, networking, security, web development, and solutions delivery.

Jonathan serves as a member of the Welcoming Environment Committee for the Association Forum. Jonathan was recently recognized as a 2022-2024 Diverse Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Scholar by ASAE as well as being recognized as a 2022 40 Under 40 recipient by the Association Forum.

In addition to being a Certified Scrum Master and Certified Association Executive, Jonathan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems from Eastern Illinois University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Nikki Golden, CAE

Nikki Golden, CAE, is a strategist with Association Laboratory, which helps associations make research-based business decisions—on everything from membership to strategic planning to educational programming/certification. Nikki built her association career working in both marketing and membership, with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the National Roofing Contractors Association. She honed her leadership and governance skills as executive director of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.

Nikki has been recognized for her work in the association world, making the inaugural list of Association Forum of Chicagoland/USAE Forty Under 40 list. Nikki currently serves on the Association Forum Board and is an active member of ASAE, earning her Certified Association Executive designation in 2013.
Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE

Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE, is the executive director of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). In this role, she champions and expands the association’s existing work — and leadership — in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. She works to embrace new perspectives within the profession and the association as well as reviews the association’s program and product offerings to ensure that SAA is relevant to all stakeholders it serves. Jackie also works in collaboration with the Council (governing body), Foundation Board, and other volunteer leaders.

Jackie also has experience in educational design, strategic planning, and sponsorship. She oversees the annual CSAs Leadership Program. She has served in multiple leadership capacities, such as liaison to board of directors, committees, and special interest groups. Some of her accomplishments include changing the membership model and developing and implementing engagement strategies for new groups. She increased membership by 97%, lead diversity and inclusion initiatives, and developed and delivered educational training programs to more than 15 countries.

Jackie is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). She earned her MBA from the University of IL at Urbana-Champaign and her BA from DePaul University.

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Jorge Luis Rivera, CAE, IOM

Jorge Rivera is an accomplished professional with over 21 years of trade association experience, specializing in education, marketing, and membership development. Jorge currently serves as the Director of Membership Development for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), playing a pivotal role in driving the association's growth and enhancing its membership offerings.

Prior to joining the NRCA, Jorge held the position of Manager of Marketing and Communications, Commercial and Global Services, at the National Association of REALTORS. During his tenure there, he successfully implemented strategic marketing campaigns, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and driving brand awareness within the real estate industry.

In 2018, Jorge earned his IOM (Institute for Organization Management) designation, and in 2019, he earned the CAE designation, further establishing himself as a leader in his field.

Jorge currently serves as the chairperson of the Association Forum Content Working Group and is a member of the Association Forum's Lantinx Advisory Group, providing insights and guidance to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the association community.

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Description

Contributors

Josie Hernandez, IOM

Johnathan Adams, CAE

Nikki Golden, CAE

Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE

Jorge Luis Rivera, CAE, IOM