行政与行政
康妮梅多斯
Connie joined the AEE staff in 2004, assisting with Membership and Conference Registration. She later took on the role of Conference Registration Director and in 2023, she moved into the Accounting Assistant role where she handles all general accounting duties. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Georgia State University.
会员资格
国际的
Annie Sandlin
Annie joined AEE in 2023 as the International Administrator. She works with all members of the international team and strives for efficient and effective operations for a high-quality experience for all partners. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management and a minor in Spanish.
认证
训练
Cathy McDade
Cathy is a Florida native who currently lives in Grayson, Georgia. She is the proud mother of two adult daughters and equally proud grandmother to eleven amazing grandchildren. Cathy holds a Master of Arts Degree in Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Edward Waters University.
As a lifelong learner, she enjoys researching, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating learning content. Cathy has a knack for connecting with learners through relevant and engaging material that supports blended learning for all audience types. She brings over twenty-five years of experience in the Learning and development space with fifteen years of experience in leading training teams, facilitating leadership workshops, building departments, and helping employees tap into their highest potential.
Cathy’s passion for life is rooted in progressive learning — she has held positions as an educator for Duval County Public Schools; an Adjunct Professor, and several Leadership positions. She is a Certified Life Coach and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach – who believes that when we operate in our natural talents, we are most effective and happier in our careers. Cathy is an advocate for Leadership Development and Relationship Building and uses her knowledge to strengthen the teams that she is responsible for.
Cathy has an array of hobbies including roller skating, gardening, baking, walking, and spending time with her family and close friends.
Ryan Ayala
Ryan joined AEE in 2024 and is the U.S. Public Training Coordinator. He was born and raised in San Diego, California and graduated from The University of Alabama in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising. Ryan handles the coordination of all U.S. CEM and non-certification training programs.
Lakesha Cortes
Lakesha is the US Private & Chapter Training Coordinator reporting to Cathy McDade. Based out of Atlanta, Lakesha specializes in talent engagement, recruitment, retention, and training. She is a proven nonprofit professional with a focus on improving processes and partnership. She is a proud graduate of Spelman College. Post-graduation Lakesha served as the Tutor Manager for Read Alliance. While at Read Alliance she managed over 300 high school tutors across all five NYC boroughs. In addition to recruiting and managing members, Lakesha sourced multiple new sites to deploy talent. While serving as the Tutor Manager with Read Alliance, child educational gains doubled due to the quality and readiness of tutors.
After returning to Atlanta, Lakesha served as the Site Manager for the Atlanta market at Georgia Tech and the Atlanta University Center (AUC) with Jumpstart. As a seasoned recruitment manager, Lakesha exceeded recruitment goals by 213% and achieved record retention rates of 98%. Lakesha shares that her most cherished memories are the connections made with the students and staff on campus.
Most recently, Lakesha had the pleasure of developing the support department for a startup nonprofit organization. She developed all aspects of programming from strategy to talent recruitment as well as talent training and fulfillment.
Lakesha has a strong interest in learning about different cultures, especially through travel and food. She is also a tennis enthusiast and loves to play in her free time.
会议、展览和活动
雷切尔霍布森
营销传播
Paulina Cervantes
Paulina joined AEE in 2023 as the Marketing Specialist. In her role, she works as the department coordinator and is responsible for executing email marketing efforts. Paulina earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with an Area of Emphasis in Digital Marketing from the University of Georgia in May of 2021.