Designing the Future: Navigating Creativity, Commerce, and AI

Breaking the Chains: Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment for a Healthier Tomorrow

In this episode of Association Leadership Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Marvin Ventrell, CEO of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). Marvin discusses NAATP’s 47-year history, its mission to support and professionalize addiction treatment, and the evolving landscape of the field. Topics include the medical nature of addiction, industry growth, the impact of insurance […]

Connecting Skills to Careers: How NAWDP Empowers Job Seekers and Employers Alike

In this episode of Association Leadership Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Alexis Franks, Director of Membership at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). Alexis discusses NAWDP’s mission to connect workforce professionals, bridge the gap between job seekers and employers, and develop talent pipelines through partnerships with businesses, schools, and vocational programs. She highlights innovative […]

Ensuring Relevance: How ATMAE Keeps Applied Engineering Programs Aligned with Industry Needs

In this episode of Association Leadership Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Walt Pozgay, Chair of ATMAE. They discuss ATMAE’s mission to accredit technology management and applied engineering programs, ensuring alignment with industry needs through advisory boards and continuous improvement. Walt highlights the growing recognition of applied engineering, the importance of industry-academic collaboration, and the value […]

Building Strategic Excellence Worldwide with Daniel Omara

On this episode of Association Leadership Radio, Lee Kantor talks with Daniel Omara, President of the International Association for Strategy Professionals, who shares perspectives on the organization’s role in advancing strategy management globally. Daniel discusses the association’s pillars, its expanding international chapters, certification programs, and the importance of knowledge sharing and cross-cultural collaboration for strategy […]

Designing the Future: Navigating Creativity, Commerce, and AI

In this episode of Association Leadership Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Lee-Sean Huang, Co-Executive Director of Learning and Programs at AIGA. They discuss AIGA’s evolution, its role in supporting designers through professional development, ethics, and adapting to technological changes like AI. The conversation explores the balance between art and commerce in design, the importance of business […]