07/11/2026
We’re proud to announce that our Director of Operations, Irene Costello, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, the highest professional designation in association management.
Awarded by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the CAE recognizes deep expertise across governance, strategy, finance, membership, and operations. It is rigorous by every measure.
Irene has helped shape this organization into what it is today. She has led the onboarding of new association clients, built the systems that sustain our growth, and guided our transition to Canopy.
As President & CEO Emily Leonczyk put it: “Irene has played a defining role in shaping Canopy into the company we are today. She sees where we’re going without losing sight of what it takes to get there, bringing equal attention to strategy, people, and ex*****on. She leads by example, and her leadership is woven into our culture, the way we serve our clients, and the standard we hold ourselves to every day. Earning her CAE reflects what I've always admired about Irene: she never stops learning, she's always looking for ways to make organizations stronger, and she builds relationships that earn trust and make people want to work alongside her.”
Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4pengdT