Speaker Info

Mark T. Engle, CAE

AMC Principal, Association Management Center

Mark Engle is a principal with Association Management Center in Chicago, headquarters to 31 associations with a staff of more than 230 talented professionals. Mark studied nonprofit governance and received his doctor of management degree in 2011 from Case Western Reserve University. A frequent author and speaker on governance and high-performing organizations, he served as a CEO for trade associations and professional societies for 29 years. He is a fellow of ASAE and the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Leadership (Case Western Reserve University) and a BoardSource certified governance trainer. Mark has participated in more than 300 board meetings during his career. Written from their 2019 ground-breaking ASAE Foundation governance research, Mark and Will Brown, PhD (Texas A&M University) released a new book, Recruit the Right Board: Proven Processes for Selecting Critical Competencies.

Linda Caradine-Poinsett

Chief Strategy Officer, Association Management Center

Dr. Caradine-Poinsett is a strategic leader with extensive executive experience in the nonprofit and association management sectors. She has served as the chief executive of several well- respected associations and foundations in the medical and dental industries. Dr. Caradine- Poinsett is known for cultivating meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, industry experts, and legislative leaders, ensuring that her organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Her leadership is marked by a deep commitment to governance, strategic planning, and leadership development, making her a trusted guide in achieving organizational growth and sustainability.

With broad expertise in association management, Dr. Caradine-Poinsett currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer for the Association Management Center. She provides dynamic staff leadership to ensure the successful realization of organizational goals and strategic initiatives. She has been responsible for the leadership, strategy, and execution of major fundraising campaigns, forming impactful partnerships with organizations such as the American Cancer Society. Dr. Caradine- Poinsett excels at aligning organizational vision with innovative solutions, driving long-term success while navigating complex regulatory and industry-specific challenges.