Overview
The Publications Working Group provides industry expertise and fosters community through content creation. The group offers insight into topics and subject-matter experts aligned with Association Forum’s content strategy, with a specific focus on FORUM Magazine and other educational delivery modalities. The goal across all channels is to deliver innovative, actionable information on association management.
The Working Group includes representation from the C-suite, directors and managers, and functional experts and specialists.
The Publications Working Group
- Plans and writes—or solicits—articles for FORUM Magazine (online and print). Eligible authors may earn CAE hours. Members may also be asked to provide feedback on topic coverage and content delivery.
- Provides insights and recommendations to enhance and update the integrated content strategy for relevance and value
- Offers content ideas and refers subject-matter experts for FORUM Magazine and other publications
Recommended for Members Who Are
Association professionals or supporting members with backgrounds in learning, knowledge management, professional development, and/or marketing and communications.
Time Commitment
Two in-person meetings (two hours each) plus monthly standing virtual meetings (one hour each), along with time to complete assignments.
2026 - 2027 Members
Chair: Candice Warltier
Members:
Alexis Curtis, MBA, CMP, CAE
Nikia Fitch, MBA
Emily Harris, MBA, CAE
Beth Hayson, MBA, CAE, CMP
Heidi Lapka
Michelle McNeilly, MHA
Liz O’Keefe, MA
Victoria Peterson
Erick Prospero
Jemilah Senter, AAiP
Sharon Smith Terry
Myria Stanley
Megan Stewart
Gigi Sutton, MBA
Lori Trusiak, MBA,CSM, CSPO
Erin Volland, MPA, CAE
Board Liaison: Tiffany Swanigan, CAE
Staff Liaison: Carrie Dellamano, CPRP