Executive Director
AAAI
Meredith Ellison is a CEO and association management leader with extensive experience growing organizational revenue through strategic membership initiatives, innovative programs and high-impact conferences.
She serves as Executive Director of AAAI, whose mission is to advance and integrate safe and responsible AI for the benefit of society. Meredith’s leadership approach focuses on creating collaborative communities where members, staff and volunteers thrive together. With a doctoral degree focused on association global growth strategies, she combines academic insight with practical experience to turn strategy into measurable results.
Meredith holds a BS in Behavioral Science, an MS in Association Management, an MBA from the University of Maryland and a DBA from Liberty University.
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Association leaders are navigating economic uncertainty, evolving member expectations, geopolitical disruption and changing revenue models. These forces are reshaping how associations create value and sustain growth.
Explore the latest sector data alongside practical insights from peers who are adapting successfully. Gain ideas to strengthen trust, deepen stakeholder relationships and build resilience while identifying new opportunities for meetings, international engagement and growth.
Learning outcomes:
Recognize the key trends shaping the association sector and their implications for your organization
Evaluate approaches to strengthening value, trust and stakeholder relationships during periods of uncertainty
Identify practical strategies to build resilience and support long-term success
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CSEP Approved