One of the things that I love about my job is the wide variety of organizations that I have the opportunity to work with and that I get to learn something new about their industries. This week, we’re hearing from Jo McCutcheon who is the Executive Director of the Association of Canadian Archivists. Jo has been with her association for a few years now, since 2017, and she was a perfect person to talk with as part of this special collaborative series that I’m doing with Alex Sirota, because the focus of her members in their jobs is all about how the right information is maintained, stored, protected, and easily accessed when necessary. So naturally, they’d probably expect that their professional association would prioritize the same. But doing so is sometimes easier said than done, but Jo has taken on that work, shifting the association into the digital age and positioning it not only for future growth, but also to serve members really well.
I hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Jo McCutcheon.
Connect with ACA:
executive.director@archivists.ca
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Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.
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Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.
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