Background

The John H. Graham IV Fund was established in 2020 by the ASAE Board of Directors with the support of ASAE Past Chairs and ASAE Fellows, in celebration of the life and legacy of John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE.

About John H. Graham IV

As ASAE President and Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2019, John was a transformational leader who guided, shaped, and elevated the work of associations, and he was committed to diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout his career.

Description

The John H. Graham IV Fund currently is utilized to provide scholarships for association professionals to participate in ASAE’s ReadyMe Program.

About ReadyMe

ReadyMe is the ultimate leadership and essential skills development program designed for association professionals. Our unique approach combines seven interactive online modules focused on honing your leadership and emotional intelligence skills with one-on-one mentorship sessions from industry leaders. Dive deeper into essential development areas with our exclusive one-day Leadership Academy, connect with mentors, and explore innovative leadership strategies. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, ReadyMe is your pathway to excel in leadership roles and make a significant impact in the association sector. Whether you’re an emerging leader, a mid-career professional, or belong to an underrepresented group, ReadyMe is your chance to elevate your career, access top-tier mentorship, and position yourself for diverse leadership opportunities. Register today and be part of our dynamic community to unlock new opportunities and rise to new heights in your career journey!

Eligibility

Association professional, who currently works for an association, affiliated non-profit or organization.
ASAE membership

Program Cycle

December 2nd - February 17th 2025

Learn more about ASAE's ReadyMe Program

2024 Recipients

Marciela Arias-Cantu, MS, MHA, CAE
Thomas Azar, CAE, CMP, PMP
Erica Fischer-Cartlidge, DNP, RN, AOCNS, EBP-C
Robin Chan
Erica Garner, MBA
Dawn A. Harris, MBA
Jeff Keller, CAE
Andrea Lane Crawley, MTA, CMP, DES
Diana Lopez
Kayla Marshall, Med, NIC
Michelle Moore, MS
Rory Ravenscraft, BS
Chiara Rodgers
Nicole Sargent
Rheanna Smith
Shanita Smith
Robin Troutman, CMP, MNM
Viviana Urdaneta Melo, LCSW
Christine Wereski, CAE, RCE
Adriene Williams, MS, MBA

2023 Recipients

Jessica Bell, CIP
Jane Boateng
Lynette Bradley-Baker, Ph.D, CAE, R.PH.
Stephanie Bruno, CAE
Tiffany Byrd, MBA
Riki Davis
Lindsey Green, CAE
Michelle Kosobucki, CDEI
Denize Maldonado
Heather Maurer, MA, CAE
Jennifer Mehltretter, M.Ed
Vanita Murray, MDE
Michelle Navarro, MPH
Faith Pack,CDA
Shelly Strickland ,CIP
LaToya Tapscott, CAE
Shonzia Thompson, CAE, CMP
Beatrice Turner
Priscila Weeks
Kayla Wright, M.A, CAPM

Founding Donors

We thank the following individual and organizational Founding Donors of the John H. Graham IV DEI Fund, who made a donation during the initial phase of the fund.

Individual Donors

David W. Akridge, CAE
Juan Amador, CAE
Lori M. Anderson, FASAE, CAE
Kathleen M. Bell, MBA, FASAE
Susan Bitter Smith, FASAE, CAE
Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE
Rebecca Brandt, CAE
Anthony Breitbach, PhD, ATC, FASAHP
Catherine A. Brown, FASAE, CAE
Stephen J. Caldeira
Anthony G. Campisi
Henry Chamberlain, APR, FASAE, CAE
Deborah Chin, CAE
Paul Clolery
David M. Coyne, CFRE
Kristi L. Donovan, CAE
Abraham Eshkenazi, CSCP, FACHE, CPA, FASAE
Sherelle A. Faulkner, IOM
Shasta Foy, CAE
Molly Apter Georgakis, CAE
Matthew Gertzog, FASAE, CAE
Jefferson C. Glassie, FASAE
Jenifer Grady, MSLS, MBA, CAE
Brian J. Haney, CLTC, CFS, CFBS, MDRT, CAE
Deborah Fugazzi Hanger, CAE
Melissa J. Heeke, CAE
Pamela Hemann, FASAE, CAE
Amy Hissrich, CAE
Keith J. Hymel, FASAE
Souri Jahanmir, IOM
Chris Jahn
Haley M. Jones, CAE
Irene Jones, PhD
Melody Ann Jordan-Carr, MS
Kevin R. Keller, CAE
Davida F. Kruger, MSN, APN-BC, BC-ADM
Martha L. Liggett, Esq.
Robin Lokerman, CMM, FASAE
Michelle Lui, CAE
Jonathan Lurie
Paulette V. Maehara, Fellow Emeritus, CAE (Ret.)
David H. McAuley
Christine W. McEntee, Fellow Emeritus
Debra N. McGuire, CAE
Kimberly Miles, CAE
Steven Mister
Carole L. Murray, CAP, OM
Susan K. Neely
Rob Olcott, FASAE, CAE
Peter J. O'Neil, FASAE, CAE
Mitzi D. Osterhout, SMC, EJD, CAE
Lynda J. Patterson, FASAE, CAE
Jason R. Pierce, CMP, CAE
Betsy Piper/Bach, JD, CFP, CIMA
Jacqualine Price Osafo, CAE
Silvia Quevedo, CCC/SLP, CAE
Michael Reed
Heidi Ellis Robey
Colin C. Rorrie Jr., Ph.D., FASAE
Mark A. Rubin
Linda J. Shinn, FASAE, CAE (Ret.)
Robert M. Skelton, CAE
Sharon J. Swan, FASAE, CAE
Christie A. Tarantino-Dean, FASAE, CAE
Wendy-Jo Toyama, MBA, FASAE, FASAE, CAE
Nathan A. Victoria, CAE
Michele M. Warholic, Esq., CAE
Samantha Whitehorne
Wayne Wichmann
Donna Wood
Richard Yep, FASAE, CAE
James J. Zaniello, FASAE

Organizational Donors

AMPED Association Management
Lynda J. Patterson, FASAE, CAE

DelCor Technology Solutions
David A. Coriale, MBA, CAE

McKenna Management Inc
Pamela H. McKenna, CAE

U.S. Travel Association
Roger J. Dow

Contact

For more information email: ASAEFoundation@asaecenter.org