shared interest groups - in progress!

GSAE's Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) offer one of the best resources for association executives and professionals. These self-directed groups of GSAE members focus on a particular area and delve into various topics within that area. SIG meetings often qualify for Certified Association Executive credit (normally 1 hour per meeting). GSAE SIG Meetings Online - GSAE1917 YouTube Playlist.

Join a SIG by logging into your profile

available shared interest groups (sigs)

  • CEO SIG - Discussion group designed for CEOs serving an association or AMC.
  • Communications SIGFor anyone who has communications as part of their day to day function
  • Emerging Professionals SIGThis SIG is designed for GSAE members who are new to the association profession and are interested in connecting with peers and leaders to grow professionally. 
  • Government Relations SIGFor association professionals who have an interest in government relations or who work in an advocacy environment.
  • Meetings SIGFor those who plan association meetings, conferences and tradeshows.
  • Pajama Brigade AKA Telework SIG - For those who telecommute and/or maintain full time home offices.
  • Small Association Staff SIGDesigned for staff of associations with 10 or fewer employees. Focuses on best practices and sharing resources.
  • Wine & Webinars SIG - This after hours series provides a more relaxed educational environment and wine notes! Check out the calendar

meet the gsae sig leadership

TBD
Small Staff SIG
CHAIR

Dan Curran
Curran Public Relations
Communications SIG
CO CHAIR

 Owen Kavanagh
Kavanagh Solutions
Communications SIG
CO CHAIR

Christina Kaiser
Georgia Amusement & Music
Operators Association

Wine & Webinar SIG 
CO CHAIR

 Leigh Beakley
Georgia Hospital Association
Meetings SIG 
CO CHAIR

Amy Hokkanen
Amy's Star Meetings
Meetings SIG
CO CHAIR

 Lisa-Marie Haygood, MBA, CAE
Cherokee County Educational Foundation
Wine & Webinar SIG 
CO CHAIR

Heather Blanchard, CAE
Etherio
Wine & Webinar SIG
CO CHAIR

SeKoixa Marylin Cruzález Rubio
Georgia Chiropractic
Association
Emerging Professionals SIG
(Fabulous & Under 40)
CO CHAIR  

 Lori K. Spear, CAE
SAIS
Pajama Brigade (Telework) SIG 
CO CHAIR

 Amy Clark
Hilton Worldwide Sales
Pajama Brigade (Telework) SIG 
CO CHAIR

Austin Seamster
Associated Builders
& Contractors of Georgia
Emerging Professionals SIG
(Fabulous & Under 40)
CO CHAIR  

 Michael 'Sully' Sullivan, JD
ACEC Georgia
Government Relations SIG
CHAIR
 

 Catie Ramp, MBA, MPA,
AE-MBA

Georgia Senior Living Association
CEO SIG
CO CHAIR