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ACCESSE25 Announces Lineup of Speakers Driving Innovation in STEM Society and Association Leadership

by: CESSE
Category: News and Announcements
Apr
17

Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives  

1061 American Ln Suite 310, Schaumburg, IL 60173 

CONTACT: Louise Ristau 847.375.4736   |  [email protected] 

(Philadelphia, PA - April 17, 2025) — The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) is proud to announce the official speaker lineup for ACCESSE25, a premier conference designed for executives and professionals leading STEM societies, scientific associations, and nonprofit organizations focused on science, engineering, and technology. 

Held on June 23-25 at the W. Philadelphia Hotel, the event will feature an array of sessions led by top voices in STEM association strategy, governance, member engagement, and scientific leadership. 

2025 Speakers include:  

  • Rob Barnes, CAE, AAiP, AUGP, CEO and Co-Founder, Betty:AI 

  • Caroline Baugher, Senior Consultant, McKinley Advisors 

  • Rick Bawcum, CAE, CISSP, AAiP, CEO/Founder, Cimatri 

  • Jeff Cohen, MBA, Chief Strategy Officer, INFORMS 

  • Anne Collier, Founder & CEO, Arudia 

  • Dana Compton, CAE, ENV SP, Managing Director, Publications & Standards, and Publisher, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 

  • David Coyne, CFRE President, The Sheridan Group 

  • Melanie Diaz Sr. Manager, Professional Programs, ABET 

  • Rob Drover Managing Director, CBIZ 

  • Courtney Dymowski Senior UX Designer, Mighty Citizen 

  • Joe Faulder Director of Creative Services, Projection 

  • Kelly Florian, PCM, CDMP Digital Marketing Manager, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 

  • Julie Fortenbery Chief Financial Officer, American Physiological Society 

  • Matt Giampoala Vice President, Publications, American Geophysical Union (AGU) 

  • Alexey Gutin Chief Executive Officer, Web Scribble 

  • Jamila Harley, M.Ed., CCC-SLP Director, Career Management Services, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 

  • Darla Henderson, PhD Chief Publishing, Open Science, and Research Integrity Officer, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) 

  • Josh Henry, CMP Meetings Manager, SPIE - the international society for optics and photonics 

  • Karen Horting, CAE Executive Director & CEO, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 

  • Michael Jones Vice President, Mobile Technologies, Results Direct 

  • Toni Kervina Director of Content, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 

  • Rebecca Lintow, CAE Executive Director, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers 

  • David Martin CEO and Managing Partner, Sterling Martin Associates 

  • Matt Miller Chief Executive Officer, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) 

  • Ronald Moen, CAE Vice President, DelCor Technology Solutions 

  • Dana Otillio Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Society of Petroleum Engineers 

  • Erica Rench, MBA, AAiP Chief Marketing Officer, Sidecar 

  • Joe Ritchie Director, CBIZ 

  • Jill Ross Director of Publications, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 

  • Jennifer Scott Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Events, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 

  • Debbie Segor, CAE, PCM, CDMP Marketing and Communications Director, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 

  • Erika Shugart, PhD Chief Executive Officer, National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) 

  • Jessica Silwick, CPA, MBA, CAE CFO/COO, ABET 

  • Chad Stewart, AAiP Head of Partnerships and AI Sales Growth, AAiP, MemberJunction 

  • Amanda Taylor, PhD Senior Director, Global Communication and Marketing, ABET 

  • Philip Thakadiyil Chief Financial Officer, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 

  • Debbie Trueblood, MSW, FASAE, IOM, CAE Lead Consultant, Association Management Center 

  • Joshua Weinberg Vice President, Strategic Communications and Marketing, American Geophysical Union (AGU) 

  • Patricia White Director, Membership and Engagement, American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 

  • Bill Zimmer Vice President of Strategy, 360 Live Media 

  • Heidi Zimmerman, CAE Senior Consultant, McKinley Advisors 

“Our speakers represent a diverse mix of forward-thinking leaders from the STEM and association sectors,” said Alisha Coplin, Education Manager at CESSE. “This year’s program is focused on equipping science-based organizations with the insights they need to navigate change, build stronger communities, and lead their industries into the future.” 

Topics will explore a wide range of key areas including: 

  • Generating New Publishing Revenue in an AI Powered World 

  • Proven Strategies to Skyrocket Your Annual Event Attendance 

  • Rapid Expansion: Enhancing Content Programs for Global Partnerships 

  • Finance is Everyone’s Business: What Your CFO Wants You to Know About Your Role in Managing Association Finances 

  • Pathways to Professional Growth: Why Quality Credentialing Matters for Your Members 

  • From Potential to Purpose: Redesigning Membership Value with Intentionality 

  • Building Trust Through Ethical AI Practices 

The conference is ideal for CEOs, executive directors, and staff of all levels involved in STEM-focused associations, research societies, and technical communities. 

Please note that the ACCESSE25 program committee is continuously confirming additional speakers and encourages all interested parties to stay tuned and connect with us on social media and our website to see new speaker announcements.  

For more information and to register, visit www.cesse.org/accesse-registration. 

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About Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives

The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE), incorporated in 1977, is a professional society of chief executive officers and mid- to senior-level staff members of STEM societies dedicated to leadership excellence. CESSE offers its members a forum for exchanging information about their experiences and a venue for addressing the problems, challenges, and opportunities they face in operating their societies.

CESSE provides the go-to source of education, networking, and the sharing of best practices for the staff of STEM societies through the CEO Meeting and ACCESSE annual events. 

For more information, please contact:  

Louise Ristau, CAE  

Executive Director, CESSE  

[email protected]  

847.375.4736 

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