As part of my role as vice chair for the Diversity + Inclusion Committee of the American Society of Association Executives, I was asked to author an article. I reflected on coming to ACPA and how important it was to … Read More
Supporting Families and Furthering Research
I am a passionate, voracious reader. While I prefer memoirs, historical fiction and thrillers – I have been accused of reading a wide variety of books. I attend author events and was inspired by Daniel J. Levitin several years ago … Read More
Volunteering with ACPA
I recently visited with two service organizations. I made a presentation about ACPA to the Chapel Hill Carrboro Sunrise Rotary Club and visited the ACPA Approved Team at Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Chicago. Both visits caused me to pause … Read More
Spreading Awareness One Person at a Time
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness month is an opportunity to reinforce the messages that you share with patients and families every day. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness about facial differences and inspire empathy, compassion and kindness. I began my … Read More
Cultivating Personal Connections in an Email-Driven Age
This month, the National Office Team and Membership Committee are reaching out to members, encouraging those who have not yet renewed for 2018 to do so. The opportunity to connect with our members is powerful and helps us better understand … Read More
Community Building in our Nation’s Capital
I recently returned from attending the American Association of Orthodontists Meeting in Washington, DC. ACPA has traditionally attended two meetings a year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeon’s Plastic Surgery: The Meeting and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial … Read More
Exploring a Culture of Helping
I am writing from ACPA’s 75th Anniversary Meeting at the Westin Convention Center. Twenty-five years ago, we hosted the meeting here. Linda and Ricky are two of the Westin staff who I met. They have worked here 26 years and … Read More
Celebrating 75 Years of Team Care at ACPA’s Annual Meeting
When I describe what I do to others, it is powerful to share that ACPA has been committed to team care since 1943. I am so proud to be a part of ACPA and celebrate its rich history with you. … Read More
Wendy’s Water Cooler Chat
In January, we had two snow storms in North Carolina; the last one dumping six to 12 inches around Chapel Hill. Being from Chicago, where we know how to do snow, it has taken me a while to adjust to … Read More
Wendy’s Water Cooler Chat
Two-thousand-eighteen started strong for ACPA – we are continuing our programs and services with an eye toward celebrating our 75th Anniversary throughout the year. With the ongoing strength of Wonder at the box office, we secured an interview on Morning … Read More