Amy provides strategic leadership for the AAPA Annual Conference and other Academy meetings, as well as corporate relations activities both independently and in conjunction with supplier partners. She aligns meeting and resource development/management with AAPA's mission, vision, values, goals and strategic imperatives. Amy manages a staff of 5, and $6 million budget. The annual PA conference attracts 8,000 physician assistants and PA students, with total attendance at 10,000, which includes 250,000 gross square foot exhibit hall. AAPA holds 40 meetings annually.
Amy has been a meeting professional since 1986. She received her B.A. from Hollins College in 1985, majoring in economics.
Amy has been a member of PCMA and ASAE since 1994, served on ASAE's Meetings and Exhibit Council, and was the chair in 2005. In addition, she has participated in a variety of city and hotel advisory boards.
