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Sharon Waxman has dedicated her career to tackling strategic and policy issues in the areas of international labor, human trafficking, refugee rights, and human security with services in the government, private and nonprofit sectors. Prior to joining the Fair Labor Association as president and CEO in 2015, Sharon was a vice president at the International Rescue Committee and served as deputy to the Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights. She spent a decade as the senior national security advisor to U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA). The Fair Labor Association combines the efforts of business, civil society organizations, and colleges and universities to protect workers and improve working conditions by promoting international standards and helping businesses meet them.   Edit: At 24:55, instead of Consumer Federation of America, Sharon Waxman meant to say National Consumers League.

Sean Tipton heads up the DC Office for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine serving as the organization’s Chief Advocacy, Police, and Development Officer. In that role, he oversees the government and media relations as well as fundraising for the organization. ASRM is an individual member professional medical society for physicians and others specializing in reproductive medicine and infertility.

Kraig Conrad was named Chief Executive Officer of the National Contract Management Association in October 2018. As a high-energy, results-proven visionary with over 20 years of association leadership experience, Kraig has played a critical role in helping numerous organizations grow within their markets. For new and experienced professionals, NCMA is the association that provides training, development, and certifications that enable its members to master today's challenges and create tomorrow's opportunities. Founded in 1959 and made up of nearly 20,000 members, they are the world’s leading professional resource for contract managers.

Mark Carpenter has worked for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) for six years and currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Communications and Marketing. He has more than 20 years of experience in communications and marketing having served in a variety of roles on Capitol Hill, political campaigns, trade associations, and advocacy groups. ISRI is the voice of the recycling industry and works to promote safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy, and education.

Melinda Patrician is executive director of the AGC Education and Research Foundation based in Arlington, VA. Previously, she served as executive director of Volunteer Alexandria and, for most of her career, as a public relations professional. The AGC Education and Research Foundation awards scholarships to construction management and engineering students as well as craft and technical workers; provides practical residencies for faculty with contractors and publishes industry case studies for use in the classroom.

Sue Kelly has been president and CEO of the American Public Power Association since April 2014. Prior to becoming president and CEO, Kelly was the Association’s senior vice president, policy analysis and general counsel. In that capacity, she helped the Association and its members in energy policy formulation and with policy advocacy before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), federal courts, and other governmental and industry policy forums. Kelly is a frequent speaker on energy-related topics. She has given presentations to many industry groups and has also appeared before federal and state administrative agencies, and testified before committees of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. Kelly was named one of Washington’s “Most Powerful Women” in the November 2015 issue of Washingtonian magazine in the “Business, Labor, and Lobbying” category and the Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment 2017 “Woman of the Year.” Additionally, she received the Energy Bar Association’s 2018 Paul E. No

Ryan Trainer currently serves as President of the International Sleep Products Association and the Mattress Recycling Council. Mary Helen Rogers currently serves as the VP Marketing and Communications for ISPA, with over 20 years of progressive sales, communications and marketing experience.   Established in 1915, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has been committed to supporting the mattress industry through active public policy, public affairs, and education initiatives. It has grown to represent the full bedding industry on a host of commercial, health, safety and environmental issues, and serves to provide a positive image for the sleep products industry. ISPA’s mission is to lead and advance the interests of the sleep products industry. The Mattress Recycling Council was formed by the mattress industry to operate recycling programs in states which have enacted mattress recycling laws. MRC educates the mattress industry about mattress recycling laws, assists retailers and manufacturers w

In this episode of TTN Insights, Ernesto and Mickey talk about the real value of podcasting for organizations and how it is superior to other media for communicating long-form content. Every so often, Ernesto Gluecksmann and Mickey Panayiotakis sit down and talk about digital security, new software, technologies, trends, regulations that may impact leaders of organizations. Listen to their Insights on this new segment of Through The Noise.

Melika Carroll is Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Internet Association. Carroll leads the advocacy team that is responsible for the association’s domestic and international political strategy and outreach to government officials. Internet Association represents over 45 of the world’s leading internet companies. IA is advocating for an economy-wide federal privacy law that provides people with meaningful control and the ability to access, correct, delete, and download data they've provided companies across all industries. The industry is working with policymakers and other stakeholders on an American approach to protecting people's privacy that allows for continued U.S. leadership in technology.

Michael Gips, CPP, CSyP, CAE is Chief Global Knowledge Officer at ASIS International, the world’s premier organization for security professionals. During his 24 years there, he has been responsible for Learning, Editorial Services, Publishing, Membership, Marketing and Communications, Standards & Guidelines, Certification, Strategic Operations, and the CSO Center for Leadership & Development. With 35,000 members from around the world, ASIS International is the leading organization for security professionals, providing education, networking, technology, certifications, and more.

Robert Pinnegar, CAE, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Apartment Association (NAA), the leading voice and premier resource for the rental housing industry, and leads a large network of industry professionals, researchers and local affiliates, spearheading advocacy and public policy efforts, building strategic partnerships and overseeing the development of innovative resources and educational programs. As a federation of more than 150 affiliates, the National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource to over 81,000 members representing more than 9.6 million apartment homes globally.

Carlos Valdes-Dapena is an author, speaker and Organizational Development professional. He is hired by companies like Mars, IBM and J&J to help them collaborate better by collaborating less on the things that matter most. In LESSONS FROM MARS, Carlos Valdes-Dapena shares insights acquired from 25-plus years of experience about what it actually takes for teams to be high performing – and why no quantity of trust-fall exercises or paintball excursions can overcome the fundamental flaws of conventional team building.

In this episode of TTN Insights, Ernesto and Mickey discuss GDPR and how this EU regulation has affected the US. Why is it important and what does it mean to be compliant? Every so often, Ernesto Gluecksmann and Mickey Panayiotakis sit down and talk about digital security, new software, technologies, trends, regulations that may impact leaders of organizations. Listen to their Insights on this new segment of Through The Noise.

Jamie is an author and culture consultant who helps leaders drive growth and engagement by aligning workplace culture with success. Author of three popular business books, Jamie has a Master’s in conflict resolution from George Mason and a certificate in OD from Georgetown, where he serves as adjunct faculty. Human Workplaces is a culture management firm created by Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter that uses culture analytics and customized consulting and resources to help organizations align culture with growth, engagement, and innovation.

Amanda Bainton is the Executive Director of the Military Officers Association of America Foundation. She has almost 10 years of association program management experience centered on fundraising and professional development services for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. With over 350,000 members, MOAA is the largest association of military officers in the country. A powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of service members, veterans, and their families at every stage of life and career.

Mona Miller, ASHG Executive Director, is a long-time advocate for science and health and a leader helping scientific organizations achieve their missions through impactful programming and communication. Over 20 years of professional work, she has served in senior leadership, policy, and communications positions for several science and health organizations and policy champions, including the Society for Neuroscience, the Pew Charitable Trusts, U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, currently serves on board of a local Washington, DC Parkinson’s disease non-profit, and is mom to two teens. The primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) works to advance human genetics in science, health, and society through excellence in research, education, and advocacy.

In part 2 of Tech Trends of 2019, Ernesto and Mickey discuss digital security and how it should be your priority this year. What are the risks out there, what does it really take to be protected, why you need to act now and what to do when it happens - not if. Every so often, Ernesto Gluecksmann and Mickey Panayiotakis sit down and talk about digital security, new software, technologies, trends, regulations that may impact leaders of organizations. Listen to their Insights on this new segment of Through The Noise.

Susan Benton has worked with libraries and local governments for over 30 years. Her professional career has been dedicated to assisting city and county executives initiate and manage change in their organizations so that citizens and businesses are receiving the strongest possible services. The Urban Libraries Council is the premier membership organization of North America's leading public library systems and the organizations that serve them.

Ben Martin is the Executive Director of The Review Society. Recognized as one of “Five to Watch” by ASAE’s Associations Now magazine, and a winner of the National Association of REALTORS®' Technology Spotlight Award, Ben is an association executive with 19 years of experience in working and consulting for membership organizations. The Review Society: Dedicated to advancing the science, ethics and business of online reviews   Teri Carden is a yoga-pants-wearing, girl geek in normal girl’s clothing. Teri still manages ReviewMyAMS, a trusted review site dedicated to executives end-user reviews of their association management systems (AMS), all while tackling the day-to-day of developing 100Reviews. 100Reviews is a reviews software platform that allows associations to spin up their own B2B review site to help their members make smarter buying decisions.

Every so often, Ernesto Gluecksmann and Mickey Panayiotakis sit down and talk about digital security, new software, technologies, trends, regulations that may impact leaders of organizations. Listen to their Insights on this new segment of Through The Noise. In this episode of TTN Insights, Ernesto and Mickey talk about the questions leaders should be asking in 2019 about organizational metrics and value, and avoiding the common pitfall of measuring because we can vs measuring because it matters.