BIA-Hawaii Executive Awarded one of 12 positions for a National Leadership Program

ASAE Selects 12 Association Professionals for 2013–2015 DELP Class

 

ASAE Press Release

WASHINGTON- Twelve scholars have been chosen to join the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) as the class of 2013–2015. DELP gives individuals from underrepresented segments of the association profession an opportunity to advance into the ranks of leadership in association management by providing networking opportunities, educational programs, and career guidance.

“Congratulations to the new DELP class, a diverse group of talent," said ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE. "This leadership program is a great opportunity to raise the visibility of their contributions within the association community."

Gladys Marrone, BIA Government Relations Director, was awarded one of the 12 positions

DELP is a two-year program which includes a more dynamic learning experience to prepare the scholars for future leadership roles. Although the program is officially two years long, many consider themselves as DELP scholars for life and continue to give back to the new members and the association community.

Graham added, “We also recognize and want to thank the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau for their continued support of this important program in helping us fulfill our commitment to developing diverse + inclusive leaders within the association industry,” added Graham.

DELP is exclusively sponsored by the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. DMCVB is also an ASAE strategic partner.

This year’s class includes:

Beau Ballinger
Senior Program Specialist
AARP Foundation

Adrienne Bryant
Member Information and Database Manager
Association of Florida Colleges

JJ Colburn
Executive Director
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented

Paul K. Farrell, Au.D.
Associate Director, Audiology Professional Practices
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Shane H. Feldman, CAE
Executive Director
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf/National Association of the Deaf

Audra F. Franks, MTA, CMP
Senior Director for Meetings
American Dental Education Association

Tracy King, CFD
Associate Director, Education
American Academy of Neurology

Maunda Land, CMP
Manager, College and University Relations
The Institute of Internal Auditors

Gladys Quinto Marrone, JD
Director, Government Relations
Building Industry Association of Hawaii

Michelle Mills, CAE
Senior Manager, Member Communities
Association Forum of Chicagoland

Nathan Victoria
Director, Member Engagement and Student Initiatives
NASPA–Student Affairs Administration in Higher Ed

Irving Washington, III
Director of Operations
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