Staff

Senior Manager, Community Impact Programs

Rumsha Ahmed

703-998-3531

- Community Impact Programing 
- ACCE Foundation Training & Cohort Programs
- POC for Economic Mobility & Opportunity; Education & Talent and Economic & Community Development Divisions.

Director, Partner Development

Lindsay Bensko

703-998-3579

- Corporate Sponsorships
- Convention & Event Sponsorships
- Business Memberships
 
 

Vice President, Benefits Services

Stacey Breslin

703-998-3549

- Leads Benefits Team
- Retirement & Insurance Programs
- POC for Fringe Benefits Inc. & ACCE Benefits Trust

Director, Communications & Storytelling

Katie Britt

703-998-3560

- Marketing & Communications
- Social Media
- Content Creation

Vice President, Communications & Networks

Will Burns

703-998-3571

- ACCE Marketing & Communications
- Industry Thought Leadership & Research 
- POC for CEO Peer Groups & Government Relations Division

Chief Financial Officer

Jacqui Cook

703-998-3528

- Financial Management & Reporting
- Auditing, Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Human Resources
 

Manager, Programs & Conferences

JoAnna Dehler

703-998-3542

- Professional Development Programing 
- Leads ACCE's Regional Conferences
- POC for Membership Development Division and Events & Programs Division 

Senior Accountant

Sabrina Gong

703-998-3520

- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
 

Senior Manager, Technology Projects

Emma Griffin

703-998-3527

- Technology Management 
- Association Management System
- IT Vendors and Integrations

Director of Membership

Kevin Jacobs

703-998-3550

- Membership Development
- Member Onboarding and Engagement 
- POC for Getting the Most from Your ACCE Membership 

Vice President, Partnerships and Member Experience

Ryan Keedy

703-998-3545

- Strategic Partnerships 
- Sponsor Engagement
- Member Experience 

President & CEO

Sheree Anne Kelly

703-998-3540

- Association and Industry Leadership
- Chamber Thought Leadership 
- Consulting and Strategic Planning
  

Senior Manager, Communications & Marketing

Tania Kohut

703-998-3532

- ACCE Marketing and Communications
- Communications Coordination 
- Copyediting and Content Creation

Partnership & Membership Coordinator

Andrea Lazo

703-956-1492

- Membership and Partnership Support
- Membership Data Integrity 
- Sponsor Engagement 
 

Manager, Benefit Services

Colleen Logan

703-998-3551

- Customer Service for Retirement and Insurance Beneftis 
- Benefits Plan Administrator Training
- Vendor Coordination

Benefits Services Associate

Christy Merilus

703-962-8998

- Customer Service for Retirement and Insurance Benefits
- Benefits Plan Administrator Training

Events and Awards Coordinator

Jenn Moerman

703-998-3521

- Event and Meeting Logistics
- Awards Program Management 
- POC for Event Registration 

Director of Accounting

Kim Nguyen

703-998-3525

- Financial Reporting
- Payroll and HR Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable 

Benefits Services Associate

Shonda Norris

703-998-3526

- Customer Service for Retirement and Insurance Beneftis 
- Benefits Plan Administrator Training
- Vendor Coordination

Communications Manager, Resources & Benchmarking

Jen Pruden

703-998-3533

- Industry Research and Resource Creation
- AskACCE Q&A Service
- POC for Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking 
 

Manager, Learning & Certifications

Ashley Purdy

703-998-3572

- Professional Development Programs
- Certification Programs, including Certified Chamber Executive & Certificate in Chamber Management 
- POC for CCE Commission and Finance & Operations Division 

Chief of Staff & Director of Administration

Karen Rose

703-998-3537

- Administration and Governance 
- ACCE Board Engagement
- POC for ACCE Consulting Services 
 
 

Executive Director, ACCE Foundation & Vice President, Programs

Amy Shields

703-998-3530

- ACCE Foundation Leadership 
- Professional Development and Industry Thought Leadership
- POC for ACCE Annual Convention, Emerging Cities Council and Chamber Foundation Executive Directors

Benefits Services Associate

Kyle Trent

703-998-3573

- Customer Service for Retirement and Insurance Beneftis 
- Benefits Plan Administrator Training
 

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