What does it mean to have a contemporary culture? How do you avoid massive turnover and burnout in today’s challenging workplace environments? How does governance fuel an organization?
In the latest episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Christina Lewellen, Executive Director of The Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS). Christina introduce ATLIS, shares her journey to becoming ED, and then shares how ATLIS is thriving through:
- An equal and healthy relationship between the Board and the ATLIS Executive Director
- A Board that provides strategic guidance and isn’t afraid to question their policies and practices when appropriate
- A high performing staff that is loving ATLIS’ contemporary culture
- A four-day work week
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About Christina Lewellen
Christina is a seasoned association executive who has served industries ranging from window manufacturers to court reporters to proposal writers. She brings a data-driven framework to business planning and strategy, having earned her MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives. She was named the Executive Director of ATLIS in 2019, and serves in a variety of ways as an advocate for independent schools and their leadership teams.
About the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools
ATLIS is a community of technology leaders, technology support teams, and a wide variety of people in other areas of administration and independent school leadership and staff. In addition to their curated content collections, online and in-person events, publications and more, ATLIS members are constantly sharing ideas, advice, and sometimes simply lending a sympathetic ear.
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About Associations Thrive
Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space.
We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story that demonstrates how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Every guest is an association Chief Executive, Executive Director or President. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.
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