Catalyst CAE™
The Boutique Network for Certified Association Executives
Catalyst CAE™ where CAEs and aspiring CAEs connect, learn, change the world and thrive — by CAE's for CAE's.
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The 7-minute welcome and interest call is a clarity conversation to confirm mutual goals and alignment. It isn't a pitch - it's about our purpose in community... together
Why Catalyst CAE?
• Exclusive: Designed only for CAEs and those on the path.
• Affordable: Membership starts at just $45/year.
• Practical: Earn CAE credits, access toolkits, and grow your career in a close, safe, and trusted community.
• Connected: Join peers who truly “get” your journey and want a greater impact.
• Upfront- No BS: Honest, authentic. and bold support.
• Get your swag. Free pin, mug, magnet, and more)!​
Access Pass Options
• Aspiring CAEs: $45/year
• New CAEs: $75/year
• Active CAEs: $100/year
• Retired CAEs: $50/year
• All Access - Active CAEs (3-Year): $275
• All Access - Active CAEs (5-Year): $425
• Lifetime CAE: $2,000 one-time
Your Pathway to Connection
• Annual Leadership Summit (with CAE credit hours).
• Aspiring + New CAE Summit for exam prep + career strategy.
• Quarterly Micro-Summits on leadership trends in the domain areas, ethics, AI, governance, and resilience.
• CAE Study Buddy Alliance™ – mentoring + accountability circles.
• Club CAE Nights – comedy, dancing, and theatre outings.
• Job Sharing Service & Expo – access jobs year-round + annual Career Expo.
• Action Playbooks – downloadable toolkits after every summit.
• Spotlight Awards – recognition for innovation, ethics, and resilience.
Programming Features
Locally In-Person and Virtual ​
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• Peer Power Panels – Panels led exclusively by CAEs, ensuring members learn from peers, specialized coaches, not vendors.
• Catalyst Labs – Hands-on workshops with case studies, problem-solving sprints, and rapid-fire solution design.
• Legacy Change Leaders – Retired CAEs pass on lessons, stories, and wisdom to Aspiring and New CAEs.
• Spotlight Awards – Recognition of CAEs driving innovation, advancing ethics, and demonstrating resilience.
• Action Playbooks – Each Summit produces a practical, downloadable toolkit or playbook.
• CAE Salons (Lunch, Meet-Up, or Happy Hour) – Informal gatherings for candid conversation and community.
• CAE Study Buddy Alliance™ – Aspiring and New CAEs are paired with experienced or retired CAEs in a structured mentoring match.
• Club CAE Nights – A night out for comedy, dancing, or theatre, designed to build bonds and foster joy-filled connections beyond professional settings.
• Job Sharing Service & Expo – Members can share and access job announcements within a trusted CAE network year-round. This includes an annual virtual Career & Talent Expo where organizations showcase leadership openings, and members explore career advancement opportunities.
CAE Summits
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1. Annual Leadership Summit (Flagship)
• Hybrid or virtual event.
• Themes: ethics, AI, governance, DEIA+A, resilience, leadership innovation.
• CAE credit hours provided for recertification.
2. Aspiring + New CAE Summit
• Exam prep strategies, study circles, mentor roundtables.
• Career path coaching for first 2 years as a CAE.
3. Quarterly Micro-Summits
• Ethics & Trust Summit
• Board & Governance Summit
• Innovation, Distruption, & AI Summit
• Well-Being & Resilience Summit
The Perks by Tier
​Free swag for all!
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• Aspiring ($45): Access to Aspiring CAE Summit, study circles, exam prep resources, discounted Annual Summit ticket.
• New ($75): Aspiring + New CAE Summit, mentor match program, 50% discount on Annual Summit.
• Active ($100): Reduced Annual Leadership Summit included, discounts on Micro-Summits, access to advanced masterclasses + CAE credit hours.
• Retired ($50): Legacy pricing for Annual Summit, featured mentor/advisor roles, Advisory Council participation.
• 3-Year All Access ($270): Full access benefits for three years at a reduced bundled rate.
• 5-Year All Access ($400): Full access benefits for five years at a reduced bundled rate.
• Lifetime ($1,000): Complimentary access to all Summits forever, recognition as Founding Patron, VIP mastermind circle.
I believe associations have the power to change the world—and I’m living proof of what’s possible when we lead with resilience, courage and community.
I earned my CAE in 2014—after a failed attempt that taught me persistence pays off.
Since then, I’ve had the honor of:
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Serving at every level and every position within an association or nonprofit including Executive Director.
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Assisting 1,500+ pros and executives as a ASAE CAE Kickoff faculty and facilitator for 11 years (3 in-depth days, twice each year).
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Being a content reviewer of the ASAE CAE Study Guide to support candidates nationwide.
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Contributing to the review of the new PPAM (Professional Practices in Association Management) soon to be released.
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Serving as a CAE Mentor and CAE Coach, guiding leaders through their individual journeys.
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Currently, serving as a consultant, facilitator, coach, author and trainer for over 100+ industries.
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CAEs can shift the future. Let's grow the change leadershp movement together!
#CAEProud
Mission
To unite and equip CAEs to thrive as fearless visionaries.
We are purpose-driven, change leaders who drive real results and powerful transformation.
Vision
A world where every CAE leads with integrity, transparency, courage, and bold impact.
