MSAE Insight
by Michigan Society of Association Executives
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Building Michigan’s Talent Pipeline Through Community Colleges
Building Michigan’s Talent Pipeline Through Community Colleges
About this podcast
An original podcast series from the Michigan Society of Association Executives where we explore the creative solutions achieved by associations navigating today’s turbulent business, regulatory, and social landscapes and the people who lead them.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 30 episodes
- Building Michigan’s Talent Pipeline Through Community Colleges · 23 min · Episode 29In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus speaks with Brandy Johnson, president of the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) and founder of the Michigan College…
- The Cost of Coverage: How MAHP Is Tackling Healthcare Affordability · 30 min · Episode 28In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus welcomes Dominick Pallone, executive director of the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP), to discuss his path from issue…
- Modernizing Member Support in a Changing Hearing Care Landscape · 25 min · Episode 27In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus speaks with Alissa Parady, CAE, executive director of the International Hearing Society (IHS), about her leadership journey and the…
- Supporting Michigan Veterinarians Through Policy, Wellness, and Engagement · 28 min · Episode 26In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus speaks with Bonnifer Ballard, CAE, CEO of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, about her transition into the role in June…
- 100,000 Miles of Impact: The Economic and Community Impact of Snowmobiling · 24 min · Episode 25In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus sits down with Christine Jourdain, CAE, executive director of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations, to explore the scope…
- Engagement, Advocacy, and the Evolving Michigan Banking Landscape · 18 min · Episode 24In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus speaks with T. Rann Paynter, president and CEO of the Michigan Bankers Association, about his 11 years leading MBA and his broader…
- Inside the Michigan Trucking Association: Leading the Industry Forward through Advocacy and Innovation · 28 min · Episode 23In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus is joined by Jill Sokacz, CAE, President and CEO of the Michigan Trucking Association, for a conversation on the association’s role…
- Engineering Progress: Infrastructure, Workforce, and Strengthening the Business of Engineering in Michigan · 22 min · Episode 22In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus welcomes Ronald Brenke, PE, Executive Director of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan. Ron offers an inside…
- Advocacy That Works: Building Bipartisan Bridges with Melissa McKinley · 18 min · Episode 21In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus sits down with Melissa McKinley, President of Kelley Cawthorne, to explore what effective advocacy looks like in today’s polarized…
- Resilience, Creativity, and the Art of Association Leadership with Jean Jernigan · 26 min · Episode 20In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus sits down with Jean Jernigan, CAE, CMP, IOM, President of the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Board for the…
- Grassroots Power: How Big I Michigan Supports Agents · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 19In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus welcomes Jared Burkhart, CAE, CEO of Big I Michigan. Jared shares how his association advocates for insurance agents, supports their…
- Driving Impact: How Golf Fuels Michigan’s Economy and Communities · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 18In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus sits down with Jada Paisley, CMP, executive director of the Michigan Golf Course Association. Jada shares how the organization…
- Reimagining the Michigan CPA: Innovation, Advocacy, and AI · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 17In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus chats with Bob Doyle, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of CPAs and MSAE board member. Bob shares his unique career…
- Big Hearts, Big Impact: Advancing Early Education in Michigan · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus welcomes Erica Willard, CAE, executive director of the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children. Erica shares her…
- Packaging Smarter: Balancing Protection and Sustainability · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 15In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus sits down with A.J. Gruber, President and CEO of the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). A.J. shares how his roots in…
- Leading Through Change: The Evolution of the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 14In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus welcomes Joanne Misuraca, CEO of the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA). Joanne shares the rich history of the MMLA, which…
- Honoring Tradition: The History and Future of MFDA with Phil Douma · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 13In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus sits down with Phil Douma, executive director of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association (MFDA). Phil shares the rich history of…
- Empowering Michigan’s Workforce: The Impact of Michigan Works with Ryan Hundt · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode of Insight, host Ariel Backus chats with Ryan Hundt, CEO of Michigan Works Association, about the organization's role in strengthening workforce development…
- Mentorship Matters: Investing in Innovation with Ara Topouzian · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode of Insight, host Ariel sits down with Ara Topouzian, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, to explore the critical role of venture…
- Pouring Success: Advocating for Michigan’s Beer & Wine Industry with Spencer Nevins · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of Insight, host Ariel sits down with Spencer Nevins, President of the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, to explore the vital work of representing 43…
