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If you can make soup, you can brew beer! Julia Herz, ED of the American Homebrewers Association?, joins Joanna for episode 131 of the Associations Thrive podcast to share how homebrewing is more accessible than you think and why the AHA is going independent in 2025! #Homebrewing #CraftBeer #Associations #Leadership #Nonprofits

What does it take to become a homebrewer? Is it complicated, expensive, or time-consuming? How can an association thrive by making a bold move towards independence? In this episode of Associations Thrive, Julia Herz Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association? , shares: ?? How the AHA has represented homebrewers since 1978 and helped spark the craft beer movement ?? Why homebrewing is more accessible than you think—if you can make soup, you can brew beer! ?? The AHA’s transition to independence in 2025 and what it means for its mission ?? The importance of storytelling in promoting homebrewing and growing the community ??? Tune in to hear how the AHA is shaping the future of homebrewing! #Homebrewing #CraftBeer #Associations #Leadership #Nonprofits

While she's usually digging into other exec's leadership journeys, today CEO Joanna Pineda got to share hers on the Association Insights Podcast! Listen in for a fun conversation full of great insights.

How do you balance tradition with innovation in architecture? This week on the Associations Thrive podcast, Jennifer Briggs, MBA, CAE, CEO of the Texas Society of Architects joins Joanna for episode 130! Jennifer shares how she advocates for licensing, redesigns leadership programs, and how TxA represents over 8,000 architects. #AssociationsThrive #Architecture #Leadership #Innovation

Congratulations to all of the Association TRENDS Salute & TRENDY Award winners! CEO Joanna Pineda was thrilled to attend today's Salute to Association Excellence Event and celebrate so many deserving association leaders. Huge congrats to Debra BenAvram, CEO of AABB, for winning the 2025 Professional Society Association Executive of the Year Award! We're proud to be your digital partner.

What does it take to lead an association that represents thousands of architects in one of the largest economies in the world? How do you balance tradition with innovation in an industry that values longstanding practices? In this episode of Associations Thrive, Jennifer Briggs, of the Texas Society of Architects, shares how she: ?? Represents 8,000 architects across Texas, the third-largest AIA component ??? Advocates for licensing protections and public safety ????♀? Revamped leadership development to identify future leaders ?? Redesigned Texas Architect magazine after a decade ?? Partnered with "America by Design" to showcase Texas architecture ??? Expanded Architect Day at the Capitol for stronger legislative impact ? Navigates industry transitions and embraces change management ??? Listen in for insights on leading in a profession where tradition meets innovation. #AssociationsThrive #Architecture #Leadership #Innovation

How do we make healthcare accessible & affordable for all? In episode 129 of the Associations Thrive podcast, Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, shares how ISPOR is shaping global health policy & redefining healthcare value. #Healthcare #HealthEconomics #GlobalHealth #AssociationsThrive

If you know our CEO Joanna Pineda, you know she’s a trailblazer with unstoppable energy. She’s the kind of leader who sees what’s possible before the rest of us do. She asks the tough questions, never stops learning, and has a knack for turning big ideas into real impact. And somehow, she does it all with humility, curiosity, and a relentless drive to make things better - for our clients, for our team, for the association community, and for the world. In her latest blog post, Joanna reflects on what winning the Association Women Technology Champions Badass Award means to her, the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, and why the work is far from over. Spoiler alert: in true Joanna fashion, her initial reaction was "Me? A Badass?" YES, Joanna - YOU. If you’ve ever been inspired by Joanna’s leadership (and let’s be honest, if you’ve met her, you probably have), this is a must-read: https://lnkd.in/ga2-xD5R Join us in celebrating Joanna and all the women who are driving change in tech! #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninTech #TechLeaders #AccelerateAction #Associations

"AI adoption (and all other technology adoption!) is about people, habits, and workflows NOT the tech." ?? so true, Joanna Pineda! A HUGE thank you to the wonderful UST Education team - Kate Coffey-Bacon, Wade Tetsuka, CPA, Nicole Crabtree, Reilly Moriarty - for hosting yet another fantastic event. Today’s Spring Symposium was packed with insightful sessions, and we were honored to be part of the conversation. Matrix Group International Group CEO Joanna Pineda shared her perspective on The Human Element of AI: Making Technology Adoption Stick, diving into what it really takes for organizations to successfully integrate AI (or any new technology). To everyone who attended, engaged, and shared their thoughts - thank you! Let’s keep the conversation going. What are your biggest challenges when it comes to AI adoption in your organization? ?? #AI #AIadoption #associations #DigitalTransformation

How do we ensure that healthcare is accessible, effective, efficient, and affordable for all? How can a professional society shape global health policy while advancing scientific research? In this episode of Associations Thrive, Joanna Pineda interviews Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research. Rob discusses: ISPOR’s role as a global professional society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), with over 20,000 members. The importance of health economics in informing policy and improving patient outcomes. ???? ISPOR’s rebranding to be more inclusive of all healthcare stakeholders. ?? The launch of ISPOR’s 2030 strategic plan and its vision for the future of healthcare. ?? The upcoming ISPOR Institute for Global Health and its focus on emerging healthcare challenges. ???? How ISPOR is strengthening its global chapters and partnerships to ensure local expertise informs global policy. ?? The evolution of ISPOR’s conferences, including record-breaking attendance and new events in Asia and Latin America to expand engagement in underserved regions. ??? Listen in to hear how ISPOR is shaping the future of healthcare! #Healthcare #HealthEconomics #GlobalHealth #AssociationsThrive