From First Job to Executive Director: Real Career Paths in Associations

Real stories, real decisions, and practical advice for emerging association professionals

Recorded February 2026

Presented by FSAE Young & Emerging Professionals Committee 

No two association careers look the same. In this webinar, Hester Ndoja, CAE, President & CEO of FSAE, and Michele White, CAE, Executive Director of FASA, share their different journeys from early roles to leadership, talking candidly about the choices, challenges, and mentors that shaped their paths. You will walk away with real world insight, encouragement, and practical takeaways to help you navigate your own career in the association world.

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