TRICIA BORK CANAVAN, Associate, Recruiting and Development

Quote:
“My greatest satisfaction and reward come from developing a collaborative and service-oriented relationship with an organization that has placed its trust in us -- first by learning everything I can about its culture, needs and goals, and then by working to exceed its expectations.”

Mantra/Philosophy:
“If your standards are high and your commitment to meeting them is unwavering, you won’t disappoint or be disappointed.”

Tricia has more than 28 years of senior-level experience in association management in a variety of diverse enterprises. A self-described “jill of all trades,” she has served organizations ranging from small, struggling enterprises to complex and highly visible associations. She specializes in developing strong relationships with clients, constituents and stakeholders; assessing and enhancing governance operations; and managing and improving organizational processes.

Before joining Association Strategies, Inc., Tricia served as the executive director of the American Association of Medical Society Executives, the professional organization of chief executive officers and senior staff of county, state, national, national specialty and international medical societies. Charged with rebuilding the national reputation and resources of the association, she was successful in raising its profile within the federation of organized medicine by implementing programs and services that significantly increased membership, the number and quality of educational programs, and the level of corporate support.

Tricia began her career in association management in Kansas City with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the U.S. governing body for intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports. She served the NCAA in a variety of positions for 22 years, the last 12 as vice-president for championships. In that capacity, she oversaw the administration and management of 82 annual intercollegiate championships in 23 men’s and women’s sports. During that time, Tricia also served as the chief liaison to numerous governance committees within the organization and as the head of special projects, including leading special and ad hoc committee activities and managing a high-profile executive director search.

A native of St. Marys, KS, Tricia holds a degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and a TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certification from Trinity College in Windsor, England.