Overview
The Women’s Executive Forum™ Program Advisory Group collaborates with Association Forum staff to plan the Women’s Executive Forum and select the annual Woman of Influence Award recipient. The Women’s Executive Forum is held each March and attracts more than 300 attendees annually.
The Women's Executive Forum Program Advisory Group
- Reviews session proposals for the Women’s Executive Forum
- Makes recommendations on Women’s Executive Forum content and programs
- Makes recommendations on Women’s Executive Forum networking activities to ensure a positive attendee experience
- Volunteers onsite at the Women’s Executive Forum as needed
- Increases the diversification of programming through inclusive activities and program topics from a wide variety of diverse subject-matter experts
- Reviews applications for and selects the Woman of Influence Award recipient
Recommended for Members Who Are
Association professionals and supporting members interested in developing education topics of importance to association executives, as well as those who have demonstrated an advanced understanding of association structures, issues, and best practices.
Time Commitment
The Women’s Executive Forum Program Advisory Group holds its first meeting in early summer and its final meeting following the Women’s Executive Forum in March. Members are expected to attend monthly virtual working group meetings and attend the Women’s Executive Forum event.
Please note: Participation in this Advisory Group provides discounted, not complimentary, registration for the Women’s Executive Forum.
2026 - 2027 Members
Chair: Priya Garg, MBA
Vice Chair: Emily Thompson, CMP
Members:
Nicole Bradle, MA, CMP, CAE
Nikki Golden, CAE
Laura Shelters, MS, Ed
Marcy Fortnow
Ashleigh Hill
Kristin Keith, CAE
Marissa Lopez, CAE
Bailey McMurray, IOM, MAOL
Dawn Soukup
Bridget Terrones, MBA
Jennifer Wahl
Board Liaison: Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE
Staff Liaison: Alec Rosofsky, CAE, CMP