with Wendy Toyama, MBA, FASAE, CAE
In an episode that any young professional with leadership aspirations in the association industry will not want to miss, Wendy Toyama, MBA, FASAE, CAE, joins us this week on Six Degrees of Associations. Wendy currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Wendy’s story and career trajectory proves that the path to leadership and professional fulfillment within associations can be a challenging yet deeply satisfying journey, and if you believe in yourself, stay educated, and refuse to quit – you too can enjoy the success that Wendy has achieved despite her non-traditional path to CEO, a position that many people in the association world would classify as the pinnacle of this career path. As outlined in this interview, Wendy always prioritized continuing education, earning her master’s in business and the CAE certification, among many other accomplishments. Despite the demands on her time, her commitment to staying educated and connected to her network of colleagues in the association community remained unwavering throughout her journey.