by Dr. Aida Martinez-Freeman, MHQ Managing Director With leaves changing from green to red, orange and yellow, Autumn invites us to embrace a time of transition and change. While change can be uncomfortable, it can also be a catalyst of renewed energy and possibilities. Autumn is my favorite season. Soon after Labor Day, I plan…
The team at MHQ is dedicated to work towards achieving the company’s vision of “a thriving, vibrant community.” As part of that work, each year since MHQ’s inception, MHQ has hired a StepUp intern. This summer, the MHQ team was fortunate to work alongside recent high-school graduate, Mai Lor, a StepUp summer intern. “Mai…
Sometimes, it takes extra support and a carefully thought-out strategy from people who deeply care about a common cause to make something stronger than it was before. When the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) requested our services, we were committed to working in partnership to develop a strategic plan and series of actionable tactics…
Having just celebrated National Book Lovers Day in the U.S. on August 10, we asked our staff about their favorite books; we hope what they shared will inspire you! “Our team is committed to continual learning and growth,” said Dara Rudick, Management HQ CEO. “What better way to grow and explore than through books?” …
Driven by the vision of a thriving, vibrant community, Management HQ (MHQ) is a woman-owned, world-class association management company that delivers customized services. Founded in 2013, MHQ has provided nonprofit management services since its inception, as well as infrastructure to professional and trade associations in a range of industries, including government, identity-based, education, and…
Summer festivities come in many forms and this month, MHQ is celebrating alfresco dining! According to National Public Radio (NPR), the word “picnic” has been around since the eighteenth century, and people have been eating outside for centuries. The term originally implied something akin to a potluck and picnics evolved from simple fare like bread…
Congratulations to Annie Britt, Stephanie Gandy, and Jim Murphy for earning their certification in DEI in the Workplace! Following a seven-week journey to apply Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles to positively impact the workplace, they all earned their “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate” through the University of Southern Florida Muma College…
July 2021 This month, I am called to consider Integrity, one of MHQ’s four core values. In business and in life it’s important, and it’s tough. Is there a shared meaning, even within our MHQ team? To find out, I asked. I was inspired by the generous wisdom they shared: “Integrity is honesty and showing…
MacMillan Brings 50 Years of Association Management Experience to Board Minneapolis, Minn. – July 22, 2021 – Management HQ (MHQ) announced today that it has added Bill MacMillan, MBA, CAE to its board of advisers. He joins MHQ with 50 years of experience in managing and growing an association management company. Bill will serve on…
This year Management HQ client NAGC hosted its first virtual Communications School. This multi-day conference boasted three Keynote speakers, four networking sessions, and 27 breakout sessions on topics ranging from social media, storytelling, how to leverage your data, branding, to project management and inclusive communications. Over 300 attendees from local, state, and federal government and…