2020 Forty Under 40 Award Winners

Congratulations to these outstanding association and non-profit professionals for their accomplishments, commitment to the industry, leadership skills and continued potential!

Colette Apke, CEM, CMP, DES Assistant Director, Exhibits & Sponsorship American Veterinary Medical Association	Michelle Katz Director of Membership and Conference Content Association for Jewish Studies	Ashtin Neuschaefer, CAE Client Executive Executive Director, Inc.
Jane Boateng Accounting Manager American Association of Endodontists	Jakeeva Lee, CIPS, AHWD External Affairs Manager Chicago Association of REALTORS	Lindsey Powell, MNM Director of Marketing, Communications and Membership Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Alexandra Bradley Director of Communications and Engagement American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians	Rashonda Legault, MEd, MA Education Project Manager Emergency Nurses Association	Kent Prickett, MBA Specialty Society Director Texas Medical Association
Anikia Brown Marketing and Communications Manager National League for Nursing	Ande Leslie, CNP  Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications Services SmithBucklin	Allison Read Associate Director American Bar Association
Kathleen Burbidge Global Regulatory & Government Affairs Manager Water Quality Association	Kathy Lovato, CEM, CMP, DES Senior Manager, Logistics & Exhibits American Dental Association	Jennifer Rock-Klotz Analytics and Research Services Manager American Society of Anesthesiologists
Laura Caputo, Esq. Chief of Staff to the CEO Turnaround Management Association	Allison Lundberg Manager, Marketing and Communications Association Management Center	Pamela Rosenberg, CAE Manager of Learning and Development The Risk Management Association
Mara Daiker, MS, CPHIMS, RHIA, SHIMSS Director, Professional Development Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society	Colette Marquardt Executive Director American Camp Association, Illinois	Kathy Sinnen, CMP Manager, Meetings & Fellowships The American Orthopaedic Association
Rachel DePauw, MPH, CAE Senior Director of Programs National Kidney Foundation of Illinois	Paige McLeod Manager, Volunteer Engagement & Governance Illinois CPA Society	Andrew Smith, MPA Chapter Advancement Manager American Massage Therapy Association
Kim Ellison, MNM, CAE Senior Governance Specialist American Society of Anesthesiologists	Kari Messenger, CMP, DES Senior Meetings Manager Association Management Center	Daniel Spirn, JD, MA, CAE Senior Regulatory Counsel American Academy of Neurology
Gina Florzak Marketing & Communications Manager Selected Independent Funeral Homes	Tejuana Moore  CME Manager American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology	Michael Tatonetti, CAE, CPP Director of Certification and Education Professional Pricing Society
Jeanette Gass, MA, MS Manager, Global Programs International Association for the Study of Pain	Elizabeth Moris Director of Brand Engagement Council on Undergraduate Research	Kayla Westman, MSL, CMP Director of Meetings Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Frances Hackler Director of Grants and Sponsorships American Association of Clinical Endocrinology	Derek Mulhern Chief of Staff Association of Fundraising Professionals	Ashley Wilson, CAE Associate Director of Membership American Public Works Association
Lauren Harley Director of Membership & Marketing National District Attorneys Association	Megan Mullen Social Media Manager American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Erin Hollinshead Executive Director, Safe Electricity Program/Energy Education Council University of Illinois	Alicia Navarro, CMP Meetings Manager American Planning Association

Award Winners by Year
2023
2022
2021
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013