Congratulations to NALA CEO Vanessa Finley, MBA, CAE!
We are proud to announce that NALA CEO Vanessa Finley, MBA, CAE, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation! The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry.
 
To be designated as a CAE, an applicant must have experience with nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development and activities in associations and nonprofit management. The CAE program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
 
Ms. Finley worked incredibly hard to achieve this exceptional designation. Congratulations!