
Holly Duckworth
CMP, CAE — President & Chief Connections Officer, Leadership Solutions International
About Holly Duckworth
Holly Duckworth, CMP, CAE is the President and Chief Connections Officer of Leadership Solutions International. Holly is a high energy, dynamic, and quality focused association management professional and professional speaker with more than 10 years of experience.
She delivers organizational excellence by building quality business strategic planning, communications, and member educational opportunities to drive business results. She is a global thinker who can implement association initiatives, build consensus and influence volunteer leaders, and problem solve to make connections with volunteer membership.
Holly holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Linfield College. She is on the faculty of the American Society of Association Executives University and the US Chamber of Commerce IOM program. Holly is also a past leader and author for the American Society of Association Executives National Component Relations Committee, a member and past president of the Oregon chapter of Meeting Professionals International, and was a Regional Alumnae Manager for the Alpha Phi Sorority.
Today she is active with the Colorado Chapter of the National Speakers Association, Colorado Meeting Professionals International, Mile High Church, and many other organizations.
Speaking Topics
Credentials & Experience
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
- Certified Association Executive (CAE)
- President & Chief Connections Officer — Leadership Solutions International
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management — Linfield College
- NSA "So You Think You Can Speak" Finalist — Named one of the Top 5 Up-and-Coming Speakers in the US (2012)
- 2014 US Chamber of Commerce Faculty
- 2013 American Society of Association Executives — Online University Faculty
- Dian J. Lindsay Presidential Award — MPI Oregon Chapter (2012)
- Customer Service Excellence Award — Portland Oregon Visitors Association (2000–2006)
- Torchlight Award — MPI Oregon Chapter (2004)
- Rising Star Award — MPI Oregon Chapter (2003)
- Best of the Best Award — National Middle School Association (2002)
Audiences Leave Inspired To
- ✔Gain practical frameworks for building quality strategic plans and driving measurable business results within associations and nonprofits
- ✔Learn how to build consensus, influence volunteer leaders, and make meaningful connections across membership communities
- ✔Leave with actionable communication and engagement strategies that strengthen organizational culture and member loyalty
Ideal For
- ✔Association Annual Meetings & Conferences
- ✔Nonprofit Leadership & Board Development Events
- ✔Meeting & Event Industry Conferences
- ✔US Chamber of Commerce & Business Association Events
- ✔Corporate Strategic Planning Retreats
- ✔Volunteer Leadership Development Programs
- ✔Higher Education & University Leadership Events
- ✔Community & Civic Organization Gatherings
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