Association Rockstars
Lowell Aplebaum
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S6E7 A Fond Farewell | Association Rockstars Final Episode
In this final episode of Association Rockstars, host Lowell Aplebaum and producer Amy Hager look back on five years of conversations with association executives who are shaping the future of…
S6E6 2025 Association Rockstars Roundtable
Join us for an inspiring conversation with association leaders shaping the future of their industries! This year’s roundtable features:- Chip Flater, Director of Information Technology at the…
S6E5 Planting Seeds, Building Movements: The Future of Associations
In this special episode of Association Rockstars, host Lowell Aplebaum sit down with leaders from Association Latinos, the dynamic grassroots community elevating Latino leadership and inclusion…
S6E4 The Communications Reset: Clarity Beats Clutter
This real case study shows how a small-staff association moved from intuitive guessing to intentional, member-first communications. On Association Rockstars, Julia Miller, Director of Communications…
S6E3 How Associations Are Using AI To Deliver Knowledge
In this episode of Association Rockstars, hear how NSTA’s “Atom” and ISA’s “Mimo” are reducing support tickets, driving engagement, and redefining digital service for associations. Host Lowell…
S6E2 Culture by Design: How Association Leaders Are Shaping Stronger Teams and Boards
In this powerful episode of Association Rockstars, host Lowell Aplebaum talks with two dynamic CEOs—Michelle Mills Clement (Chicago Association of REALTORS®) and Steven Stout (Texas Society of…
S6E1 Getting to Yes: Navigating Boards, Building Trust, and Driving Change with Kate Fryer
Kate Fryer is the CEO of the Endocrine Society. Kate partners with the board of directors and other member leaders to develop strategies, achieve the organization's mission, and work with staff team…
S5E10 2024 Rockstar Roundtable
Watch as Lowell Aplebaum interviews Hester Ndoja, Matt Gruhn, Samyuktha Neeraja, Lindsay Currie, Jeff De Cagna, Joanna Pineda, and Christina Lewellen for the annual Association Rockstar's Roundtable…
S5E9 Proven Strategies for Hosting High-Impact Association Gatherings
In this insightful session, Christina Lewellen, MBA, CAE, Executive Director of ATLIS, and Lindsay Currie, Executive Officer of the Council on Undergraduate Research, share their proven strategies…
S5E7 Simple Strategies for Building Stronger Member Relationships
In this video, Matt Gruhn - President of the Marine Retailers Association, and Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova, dive into a straightforward approach to enhancing member…
Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF
We have turned the tables and our host, Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF is in the guest seat today.
Rita Chen Fujisawa
Rita Chen Fujisawa, MBA, CAE is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF). As the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating…
S5E4 Samyuktha Neeraja
Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE, has been working in the associationindustry for over 8 years. Currently, she is the State Association Relations Manager II at the American Association of Nurse…
S5E8 Joanna Pineda
Joanna Pineda is the CEO of Matrix Group, which she founded in 1999. In addition to Matrix Group, Joana has led the company to develop MatrixMaxx, a web-based Association Management Software, and…
S5E3 Hester Ndoja
Hester Ndoja, CAE joined the Florida Society of Association Executives in January 2008 and recently, she was named President and CEO in February 2024. Hester has gained experience in just about…
S5E2 Jeff De Cagna
Jeff De Cagna AIMP FRSA FASAE is an executive advisor for Foresight First LLC in Reston, Virginia, and an association contrarian, foresight practitioner, governing designer, stakeholder/successor…
S5E1 Kayla Waller
Kayla Waller is President / CEO at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. She was appointed CEO a year and a half after graduating from Virginia Tech. Kayla shares her experience as a younger CEO and…
S4E10 2023 Association Rockstars Roundtable
Listen in as Lowell M. Aplebaum interviews a panel of Association Rockstars from the 2023 season as they reflect on the past year and look forward to 2024. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO…
S4E9 Dana Kohli
Dana is the Director of Client Partnerships at DelCor Technology Solutions. She likes making clients (and people in general) happy by finding solutions to their problems and creating positive…
S4E8 Joseph Jones, PhD, MPA, IOM
Joseph Jones, PhD, MPA, IOM is chief of staff to the president at Des Moines University. He is the former executive director of The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at…
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