Cohorts commence in February, May and September 2022.

Elisa is an association guru and expert in strategic non-profit solutions that increase membership, diversify revenue and ensure relevance. She served for nearly 20 years as an impactful association management executive with several national trade and individual membership associations. Known for her candid and hyper-custom approach, Elisa designs innovative engagement solutions, tactical member development campaigns and operational effectiveness strategies. With a unique background in fundraising and advocacy, membership and stakeholder relations, as well as national and chapter operations, Elisa’s diverse expertise makes her a valuable partner and advisor to both national and international non-profit clients. She is co-host (with Andrew) of the weekly podcast Association Transformation, and is a Senior Strategic Advisor to the Institute of Association Leadership

A former association chief executive, for 15 years Andrew held c-suite positions in professional membership bodies across the UK. Establishing Consort Strategy in 2016 as a specialist membership consultancy, Andrew now works internationally to provide expert training and support in membership business development, leadership, strategy, and governance. With a proven pedigree in understanding and maximizing membership dynamics, engagement, and growth, he volunteers as the Executive Director of the Institute of Association Leadership; is founder of the Cambridge Governance Symposium; is the author of the NETpositive Governance™ model; editor of the IAL Almanac; co-author of compass: the systems map for association leadership; and, alongside Elisa, is co-host of the transatlantic podcast Association Transformation.