Association News
Announcing a New CLDA Executive Director
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new Executive Director to lead the association and staff team . Mary Ann B . Passi , CAE will take her leadership position on February 26 , 2024 . Passi is an experienced association executive known for her strategic leadership and innovative solutions driving organizational growth . Her leadership style emphasizes agile management , team and trust building , and promoting positive cultures within organizations .
Passi brings over 25 years of experience in association management . Her twenty-two-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer at the Corporate Housing Providers Association ( CHPA ) showcases her adeptness at steering staff and volunteer leaders to meet association goals , including building impactful industry partnerships and advocacy efforts . She is known for spearheading initiatives that result in increased membership , revenue , and impact .
As a Certified Association Executive ( CAE ) since 1997 , she ’ s held pivotal roles in various organizations , including guiding international professional member societies , leading fundraising efforts , and managing operations for multiple associations concurrently . Recognized as the Indiana Society of Association Executive ’ s ( ISAE ) Association Executive of the Year in 2022 , she ’ s a member of the American Society of Association Executives , the Indiana Society of Association Executives , and the Association Forum . CLDA
Call for Volunteers
CLDA was established and continues to grow today the time to get started while we kick off our strategic through the tireless and invaluable efforts of the members who volunteer their time , talents , and resources . may establish other committees , task forces , or work
plan initiatives . On occasion , the Board of Directors
CLDA committees formulate the tactics to realize our groups to serve a particular purpose . Please join a committee to help lead the association to the next level ! strategic goals . Volunteering is a member-only benefit , and we encourage all members and their employees to find a committee that aligns with their interests and • Final Mile Forum ( FMF ) Committee strengths . Volunteering and committee participation • Membership Committee is the first step on your path to leadership within the • Diversity , Equity , & Inclusion ( D & I ) Committee association and the industry .
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