co-conveners
Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE
Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE
Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE
Elizabeth is chief strategist at Spark Consulting LLC, and has more than 25 years of experience in association management. Though her primary focus has been in membership, marketing, and communications, her experience has been wide-ranging, including corporate sponsorship and fundraising, technology planning and implementation, social me
Elizabeth is chief strategist at Spark Consulting LLC, and has more than 25 years of experience in association management. Though her primary focus has been in membership, marketing, and communications, her experience has been wide-ranging, including corporate sponsorship and fundraising, technology planning and implementation, social media and internet strategy, budgeting, volunteer management, publications, and governance.
Shelly Alcorn
Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE
Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE
Shelly is a Principal in Michelle Alcorn and Associates and specializes in non-profit trade associations and professional societies. Shelly stands at the intersection of technology, the education-to-employment system, and the association of the future. She conducts strategic, leadership and staff retreats, and speaks on critical issues f
Shelly is a Principal in Michelle Alcorn and Associates and specializes in non-profit trade associations and professional societies. Shelly stands at the intersection of technology, the education-to-employment system, and the association of the future. She conducts strategic, leadership and staff retreats, and speaks on critical issues faced by the association community and society including existential risks such as the rise of artificial intelligence and the coming impacts of climate change.
advisory group
Maddie Grant
Jefferson Glassie, FASAE
Jefferson Glassie, FASAE
Maddie is an expert culture designer and digital strategist who focuses on helping organizations prosper during times of disruption. She has specific expertise in digital transformation and generational differences in the workplace. She has explored the impact of technology-driven culture change through her books, including Humanize: H
Maddie is an expert culture designer and digital strategist who focuses on helping organizations prosper during times of disruption. She has specific expertise in digital transformation and generational differences in the workplace. She has explored the impact of technology-driven culture change through her books, including Humanize: How People-Centric Organizations Succeed in a Social World (2011), When Millennials Take Over: Preparing for the Ridiculously Optimistic Future of Business (2015), and the Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement (2019). Find Maddie at PROPEL (propelnow.co), the culture consulting firm she co-founded with her business, writing and life partner Jamie Notter.
Jefferson Glassie, FASAE
Jefferson Glassie, FASAE
Jefferson Glassie, FASAE
Jefferson Glassie is a partner with the Whiteford Law Associations, Nonprofits, and Political Organizations practice in Washington DC, and has worked for and with nonprofit membership associations for a really long time. He is author or co-author of several legal books (International Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations and Intellect
Jefferson Glassie is a partner with the Whiteford Law Associations, Nonprofits, and Political Organizations practice in Washington DC, and has worked for and with nonprofit membership associations for a really long time. He is author or co-author of several legal books (International Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations and Intellectual Property for Nonprofit Organizations and Associations) and other books in pursuit of peace (Heaven is Everywhere, Peace and Forgiveness, and Fonging for the World). He also is a musician and co-founder of the Planetary Gigs Society, a nonprofit with the mission of making connections through music with the intention of bringing peace. He also was the recipient of the ASAE Academy of Leaders award in 2023.
Willem Overbosch
Jefferson Glassie, FASAE
Willem Overbosch
Willem is an inspiring keynote speaker on sustainable business practices, technology and Futures Thinking. With over 20 years of experience in business development, Willem has founded multiple successful online publishing and technology companies and authored the book ‘Top trends for business owners’ (in Dutch: Top trends voor Ondernemer
Willem is an inspiring keynote speaker on sustainable business practices, technology and Futures Thinking. With over 20 years of experience in business development, Willem has founded multiple successful online publishing and technology companies and authored the book ‘Top trends for business owners’ (in Dutch: Top trends voor Ondernemers). He’s CEO and co-founder of SDG Align (2020) and on a mission to make sustainable practices a business habit. As a public speaker, Willem encourages people to take the next step in life and explore the world with an entrepreneurial mindset. He believes that by aligning our actions with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) we can create a positive future for everyone.