President & CEO
ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, serves as President and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), where she focuses on advancing the professional practice of association management.
Before joining ASAE, Michelle served as President and CEO of Association Forum, Managing Director of Strategy and Innovation at the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and Vice President of Strategic and Future Focused Research Programs at ASAE.
Michelle currently serves on the Board of Directors for Destinations International and the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter.
Her recognitions include Chicago Business Journal Women of Influence Honoree, Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Honoree, CEO Update Professional Society CEO of the Year, Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame inductee, the John H. Graham IV Association Executive Award, Alzheimer’s Association Vision Gala Association Honoree and the Marin Bright Legacy Award from Smart Meetings.
Michelle is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and an ASAE Fellow (FASAE).
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Leading with truth, trust and curiosity in dynamic times: In collaboration with ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
In an era of polarization, misinformation and rapid change, associations play a vital role as trusted sources of knowledge for their professions and industries. Explore how you can strengthen trust and curiosity in your association while helping your community navigate complexity with confidence.
Share perspectives through facilitated discussion and reflection. Identify leadership behaviors that build trust, encourage productive dialogue and support the role of associations in contributing to informed decision-making and societal progress.
Learning outcomes:
Explore the association's role as a trusted source of knowledge in a changing world
Strengthen your ability to communicate with transparency, clarity and empathy
Identify leadership behaviors that build trust and encourage curiosity. Commit to one practical action to apply at your association