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Brooke Willson

Clarksburg,MD

Summary

Visionary governance and strategy executive with expertise in nonprofit and leadership. Over a decade of experience managing board relations, strategic planning, chapter development, leadership programs, and event execution. Adept at translating vision into operational success through innovative program development, policy alignment, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage high-performing teams, oversee compliance and governance structures, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President, Strategy & Innovation

NABIP
Washington, DC
08.2001 - Current
  • Spearheaded strategic initiatives across governance, professional development, and chapter relations to advance organizational mission.
  • Led the transformation of the Online Learning Institute into the high-impact Workforce Leadership Institute, aligning with emerging member needs.
  • Managed team planning and executing of the annual national convention, including session development, speaker coordination, and volunteer oversight.
  • Oversaw implementation and integration of Airtable for project management, meeting scheduling, internal communications, forms, and surveys—enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Supported Board of Trustees through agenda development, strategic planning facilitation, governance calendar creation, and compliance assurance.
  • Directed the chapter certification program and provided guidance and resources to local and state chapters, strengthening national cohesion.
  • Coordinated bylaw reviews, amendments, and P&P sunsetting, ensuring all organizational practices remained current and compliant.
  • Led the House of Delegates operations, including nominations, campaigning, and election management—ensuring a transparent and effective process.
  • Developed and monitored budgets for programs and special projects, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic goals.
  • Created and implemented a mentorship program, evolving it into a self-sustaining national model with high member engagement.
  • Managed the full lifecycle of the awards program, from application development and submission review to appointment decisions and script development for ceremonies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
05-1988

Skills

  • Governance and compliance
  • Strategic planning & Implementation
  • Board relations
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Program development
  • Leadership development
  • Financial oversight
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Technology integration

Technology And Tools

  • Airtable
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Zoom
  • Google Workspace
  • [Any CRM]
  • Survey Tools
  • Event Platforms

Select Accomplishments

  • Introduced scalable governance support systems enhancing board readiness and engagement.
  • Expanded volunteer leadership capacity through tailored programming, certification, and mentorship pipelines.
  • Drove adoption of collaborative tech platforms resulting in improved interdepartmental communication and reporting.
  • Facilitated governance reforms and led compliance through transitions, positioning organization as a model of transparency and ethical operations.

Timeline

Senior Vice President, Strategy & Innovation

NABIP
08.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of California, Santa Barbara

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