The Exchange is a gathering of powerful and caring association female leaders convened to engage in meaningful conversations relevant to women and seldom discussed in the workplace.

You are a caretaker, a friend, a spouse, a parent, a professional. But when was the last time you slowed down to think about your career growth, the impact of external forces on your professional development, let alone your mind and body wellness? ASAE understands and is going to address these issues head on at The Exchange: A Women’s Leadership Experience.

This unique event will kick off ASAE's concentration on nurturing the mind, health, wellbeing, and career growth of leaders in the association industry. And, we promise, you will have fun doing it! 2024 will be the first of many Exchange programs, so don’t miss the opportunity to attend the inaugural event!

Join us on June 11 for a day of education, networking, entertainment, and so much more!

Disclaimer:

(This event is aimed at topics that impact those who identify as women. However, all are welcome.)

Accommodations
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NW
Washington DC 20008
Phone: 202-234-0700
Rate: $$249 single/double
Cutoff date: May 28, 2024

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Meet the Speakers

Adrianna Hopkins
Journalist WJLA A

Adrianna Hopkins a morning show anchor based in Washington, D.C.; and adjunct professor for Florida International University in D.C., leading the Caplin News DC Bureau. Her broadcast career has taken her to New Orleans, LA, Miami, FL, Louisville, KY & Macon, GA. She earned a BA in Electronic Communications & African American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Adrianna is a passionate advocate for women’s health issues, connecting with organizations that share a desire to find solutions to disparities in health outcomes for Black & BIPOC people. Equity is a persistent theme in her reporting as she explores topics ranging from environmental justice to the epidemic of gun violence to Black maternal mortality outcomes. She firmly believes in connecting people to experiences outside of their own.

She and her husband have two beautiful & smart children.

Carla Hall
Chef, Entrepreneur, and Author

Carla Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love. She is a trained chef who has worked in several professional restaurant kitchens in and around the Washington, D.C. area andbelieves food connects us all, a belief she strives to convey through her work, her cooking, and in her daily interactions with others.

Carla spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew”, and is currently featured on the Food Network as a judge on competition shows such as “Summer, Thanksgiving, Holiday and Halloween Baking Championships”. Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018, landing on annual "Best Cookbook" lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination. Hall has also published a children’s book, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread (2021), a heartwarming tale loosely based on Hall’s childhood growing up in Nashville, TN.

Maria Pinto
Fashion Designer

As a fashion futurist, Maria Pinto continually seeks new ways to innovate and make fashion more accessible.

Maria Pinto offers a collection of timeless, ready-to-wear garments for sophisticated, stylish women. Maria’s desire to make fashion that empowers women to feel chic and confident – from day to night – fueled the creation of her brand. Her "deconstructed couture" method allows her to provide the style, fit, and construction of luxury couture with the comfort and function women need and desire every single day. A visionary fashion designer, artist and business leader, Maria’s passion for art and fashion was evident even at childhood. As a shy and introspective girl, she found solace in museums, where she studied various artists' creative expressions and techniques. Her dedication to art led her to study both fashion and fine arts at the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago, where she was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2017. To this day, Maria believes that art is all-encompassing, whether it appears on a canvas or a dress. Her journey in the world of fashion began with an internship in New York City under the guidance of renowned womenswear designer Geoffrey Beene. Beene's focus on fabric, tailoring, and minimalist design greatly influenced Maria and continues to shape her work today. Upon returning to Chicago in 1991, she launched a line of embroidered and beaded scarves and wraps, which quickly gained popularity among leading boutiques such as Ultimo, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, and Saks. Even Mick Jagger became a fan, wearing one of Maria's scarves during a performance at Soldier Field.

Maria Pinto's dexterity and commitment to creating both sustainable and accessible collections have earned her a well-deserved place in the fashion world. By seamlessly uniting art and fashion, her craftsmanship continues to explore new boundaries every year – all while upholding her vision of helping women build smart, effortless style systems that allow their individuality to shine.

Michelle Korsmo
President and CEO, National Restaurant Association

Michelle Korsmo is president and chief executive officer of the National Restaurant Association and chief executive officer of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. In this role, Korsmo is responsible for delivering value to the Association’s members, the 52 state association partners, and the restaurant industry.

With Korsmo’s leadership, the Association continues to pursue its vision for a thriving restaurant and foodservice community through strong operations; risk mitigation and talent development; advancing and protecting business vitality; and driving knowledge and collaboration. 

Accessibility

ASAE is committed to providing an outstanding experience for all participants. We strive for full access to the activities of these events based on an awareness of participants' needs and appropriate planning. Please refer to the ASAE Meetings Accessibility Policy. Accessibility accommodations relating to mobility, hearing, vision, or other areas may be provided.

We ask that requests for reasonable accommodations be made as early as possible, and well in advance of the event via the registration process. Onsite requests will be accommodated to the best of our ability; however, available resources may be limited. Please email Learning & Meetings to request specialized accommodation for this program.