Missy Zagroba
Sheboygan Falls,WI
Summary
Dedicated results-oriented Executive Director with 10+ years of experience in medical membership organizations. Expertise in creating and implementing strategy, financial management, process improvement, developing partnerships, and developing innovative solutions to drive organizational growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Executive Director Inc.
03.2019 - Current
- Work closely with board of directors to develop and implement strategies that advance the mission and vision of the Academy.
- Manage a budget of $4.5 million, ensuring the organization is financial sustainability.
- Foster a positive relationship with the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Academy's official Journal, the Journal of Emergency Medicine.
- Provide administrative support for the Editor-in Chief of the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, a self-published journal.
- Build strong relationships with sponsors and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Lead a professional 12 person team to ensure seamless operations of programs, publications, and meetings for 8,000+ members by cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Drive strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies and modernize procedures.
- Oversight of ACCME reaccreditation process, ensuring compliance with the ACCME policies for all CME programs.
- Oversight of the planning of the annual Scientific Assembly and bi-annual international conference.
- Liaison to the Lobbying Firm and AAEM Political Action Committee.
Executive Director
Executive Director Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Worked closely with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Society.
- Managed $2.5 million budget, overseeing all aspects of financial management including reviewing monthly financial statements and coordinating the annual audit.
- Directed fundraising and sponsorship activities, including solicitation, managing relationships, executing benefits for sponsors, and preparing final reports post event.
- Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
- Managed strategic planning activities for Society.
- Prepared conference planning timelines and budgets in conjunction with events and administer scheduled projects
- Managed transition of Society to EDI from another Association Management Company; including creating and documenting policies, procedures and operations manual for the Society.
Executive Director
Executive Director Inc.
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Oversaw administrative operations for Acted as liaison for the Executive Committee and Council of the Society.
- Managed budget of $1.5 million.
- Directed administrative and communication activities.
- Managed fundraising and sponsorship activities.
- Coordinated and maintained ACCME accreditation.
- Oversaw logistics for the Annual Meeting, Summer Schools and Satellites Programs.
- Responsible for financial management for Society
- Worked closely with the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Society journal, the Journal of Clinical Immunology.
Director of Administration & Meetings
Executive Director Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Oversaw application and approval process for directly- and joining-provided CME activates to ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) guidelines
- Managed CME activity reporting in ACCME system PARS
- Prepared ACCME reaccreditation self-study report
- Managed CIS Annual Meeting and PIDD National Conference including; site selection, contracting, development, promotion, registration, catering, and onsite logistics
- Assisted with CIS fundraising/sponsorship efforts and provides periodic updates to the Council
- Attended Schools, Council, Annual Business Meeting, and Leadership Retreats.
Director-Meetings & Events
The American Club Resort Hotel
09.2022 - 03.2013
Associate Director-Sales, Meetings & Events
The American Club Resort Hotel
04.2003 - 12.2007
Banquet Manager
The American Club Resort Hotel
09.2002 - 03.2003
Conference Director
Gilder Publishing
07.1999 - 05.2002
Conference Service Manager
The Watergate Hotel
01.1997 - 07.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP)
12.1996
Skills
- Fundraising Expertise
- Partnership Building
- Volunteer Management
- Resource Development
- Budget Management
- Customer Service
- Process Improvement
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Strategic Planning
Certification
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Certified Association Executive (CAE)
Membership
- American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
- Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WASE)
Timeline
Director-Meetings & Events
The American Club Resort Hotel
09.2022 - 03.2013
Executive Director
Executive Director Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Executive Director
Executive Director Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2019
Executive Director
Executive Director Inc.
08.2014 - 09.2015
Director of Administration & Meetings
Executive Director Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2014
Associate Director-Sales, Meetings & Events
The American Club Resort Hotel
04.2003 - 12.2007
Banquet Manager
The American Club Resort Hotel
09.2002 - 03.2003
Conference Director
Gilder Publishing
07.1999 - 05.2002
Conference Service Manager
The Watergate Hotel
01.1997 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP)
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