Member Spotlight
Michael Dwyer, CAE
Chief Executive Relationship Officer
Association Headquarters
About Mike Dwyer (MD): Mike Dwyer, CAE, has enjoyed a long career of nearly 30 years in association management. Mike serves as Chief Executive Relationship Officer and Partner at Association Headquarters, and is active on the AMC Institute's Board of Directors.
AMCI: What’s playing in the car when you drive? (music, podcast, book, talk)
MD: NPR.
AMCI: What is your favorite thing about someone in your family?
MD: Our dog, Chloe, gives unequivocal love always!
AMCI: What’s one thing - either industry-related or not - you learned in the last month?
MD: Didn't really just learn it but rather the ongoing emphasis on how great our profession is and how much I appreciate the people who work in it!
AMCI: You have a problem you're trying to work through - who do you talk about it with and why?
MD: My wife, no doubt - calm, smart, intuitive advice is her specialty!
AMCI: If you could trade lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
MD: My eldest son who flies helicopters for the U.S. Navy - flying a helicopter sounds like a blast!
AMCI: Final question: What is your go to cocktail/mocktail?
MD: Vesper Martini.
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AMC Institute is spotlighting its membership to help connect more people together in the AMC community. If you are interested seeing one of your team members in the spotlight, send us an email at [email protected] or fill out the survey here.
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Member Spotlight
Leslie Murphy, FASAE, CAE
President
Raybourn Group International, Inc.
About Leslie Murphy (LM): Leslie is the President of Raybourn Group International, as well as a current member of the AMCI Board of Directors. Leslie has been a leader in association management for more than 30 years, contributing to a variety of associations from professional, educational and philanthropic groups to an emerging trade association. She brings a skill set of strategic planning, visionary management and increasing member value to the organizations she serves.
AMCI: If you could trade lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
LM: Vera Bradley. She was a women who had a vision and built something that has made a difference.
AMCI: What is your greatest superpower?
LM: I love being able to connect people with each other.
AMCI: What’s one thing - either industry-related or not - you learned in the last month?
LM: How important empathy is when addressing solutions.
AMCI: Advice you wish you could tell your younger self?
LM: You are not an imposter!
AMCI: Final question: What is your go to cocktail/mocktail?
LM: Tito soda with lemon
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AMC Institute is spotlighting its membership to help connect more people together in the AMC community. If you are interested seeing one of your team members in the spotlight, send us an email at [email protected] or fill out the survey here.
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Member Spotlight
Emma Roberts, DES
Vice-President
Base Consulting & Management Inc.
About Emma Roberts (ER): Emma joined Base Consulting in 2012 with an initial focus on management of all cross-country meeting and educational events for one client, where we were the external project partner. Subsequently, Emma has provided team leadership and association management for several national associations, supporting Boards and various committees, developing Strategic Plans, marketing and business development plans and providing overall direction. Emma acts as team leader to her Conference Manager and Communications colleagues. She is an accomplished meeting professional, and has held a volunteer portfolio with the Meeting Professionals International Toronto Chapter. Emma previously spent 10 years in the corporate world.
AMCI: Advice you wish you could tell your younger self
ER: This applies both personally, professionally, in volunteer roles etc. If there is something you want to try or experience, ask for it. The worst someone can say is "No" - hopefully with a fair and understandable reason. You are your biggest advocate and its ok to be ambitious and show it. You are worth it and deserving, so celebrate your achievements!
AMCI: What is your greatest superpower?
ER: My ability to see 5 steps ahead. I am a strategic thinker and generally consider outcomes/ramifications to actions rather than responding in the moment.
AMCI: What do you love most about the AMC community?
ER: I really appreciate how open members are - how we share our experiences and work collegially together to educate ourselves, our colleagues and potential clients about who we are and what we do.
AMCI: What’s playing in the car when you drive? (music, podcast, book, talk)
ER: Usually a podcast. I'm like the true crime ones - I've been following the Murdaugh Murders Podcast by Mandy Matney. I also like Canadian True Crime and of course My Favorite Murder. Podcasts about society also interest me, from The Gravy Train about the life of Doug Ford and the recent Stuff The British Stole. And Dolly Parton's America was fascinating to listen to.
AMCI: If you could trade lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
ER: I'd love to be able to pop into the shoes of someone in the audience on the Vegas strip, back in the Rat Pack Days. To see Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford doing their schtick live on stage would have been amazing! And then pop next door to see Elvis too of course ;)
AMCI: Final question: What is your go to cocktail/mocktail?
ER: Either a Bellini - Fresh not Frozen! Or a Vodka mixed with Coke Zero. Luksusowa Vodka is my go to!
About Member Spotlight
AMC Institute is spotlighting its membership to help connect more people together in the AMC community. If you are interested seeing one of your team members in the spotlight, send us an email at [email protected] or fill out the survey here.
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Member Spotlight
Molly Marsh
Director of Education and Events
AMR Management Services
AMCI: Tell us a little more about who you are and what you do.
Molly Marsh (MM): I have been working in association management for over 14 years, serving in capacities including Training Coordinator, Program Manager, and Association Director. In my current role as AMR’s Director of Education and Events, I have the pleasure of overseeing our company-wide strategy for educational programs and events; I also serve as the AMR EOS Integrator, working to streamline our processes and ensure the AMR ways is recognized and followed by all. I am passionate about designing educational experiences and organizational systems that elevate the professionalism of those around me!
AMCI: You have a problem you're trying to work through - who do you talk about it with and why?
MM: 90% of the time, it’s my mom. Whether it’s work, family, or otherwise, she always listens and never lets me choose
AMCI: What is one thing you should start, stop or change that will enable you to be more effective?
MM: I have to stop DOING so that I can focus my time and attention on the leadership and empowerment of my teams.
AMCI: If you could trade lives with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
MM: My five-year-old daughter because I HAVE to know what is going on in that head of hers!!
AMCI: If you could write your own law that everyone had to follow, what would it be?
MM: Be kind. It’s really that simple.
AMCI: What's your go-to cocktail?
MM: Kentucky Mule – it’s gotta have bourbon in it!
About Member Spotlight
Twice a month, AMC Institute is spotlighting its membership to help connect more people together in the AMC community. If you are interested seeing one of your team members in the spotlight, send us an email at [email protected]
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