Coffee with Innovators
ASSOCIATION Design Circle
First Fridays of each month
10am eastern
Annie Doresca on Association Finance Innovation
GUEST FACILITATOR
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
10am Eastern Time
Annie Doresca is Chief Financial Officer at Jewelers of America, the leading professional association for jewelry businesses. She takes an integrative approach to finance, HR, strategic planning, and administrative leadership.
Annie is also Co-Founder and Board President of Black in Jewelry Coalition, a nonprofit focused on promoting the advancement of Black professionals in the jewelry, gem, and watch industry.
Tom Lietz on Association Storytelling
GUEST FACILITATOR
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023
10am Eastern Time
Tom Lietz is an Emmy-nominated producer + director who works with community builders to tell stories that are constructive, personal, scalable, and empowering. Tom engages associations, membership orgs, educational institutions, product communities, and nonprofits.
Amanda Lea Kaiser on Association Engagement
GUEST FACILITATOR
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023
10am Eastern Time
Amanda Lea Kaiser is author of Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community. She is an in-demand speaker for association leaders worldwide and is at the forefront of exploring how member + attendee engagement is rapidly changing.
About the Circle
We are association people. We welcome diverse perspectives and all experience levels.
We meet on the first Friday of each month. Each session will have a featured facilitator and new theme.
We share ideas through connection. The vibe of the circle is thoughtful, casual, and kind.
