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Sarah Hagy, Executive Director
Fernley & Fernley is proud to announce that Executive Director, Sarah Hagy was recently selected to participate in ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's Leadership Academy, a program that focuses on preparing young professionals for executive positions in the association and nonprofit industry. The 2011 class consists of 25 young professionals selected from a broad pool of applicants representing local, regional and national organizations. The Academy aims to develop young professionals into leaders and prepare them to serve their organizations in the changing work environment.
Sarah Hagy is described by colleagues as focused, driven, and bright. Sarah is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. She has served as Executive Director for multiple associations over the past three years including the Water and Sewer Distributors of America and the North American Horticultural Supply Association. During her tenure at Fernley & Fernley, Sarah has led several internal projects and has been an active volunteer for company hosted community outreach events. Sarah is also planning to obtain her CAE designation, participating in credit earning sessions as well as studying on her own time; she expects to have her certification in 2011 when she is eligible to sit for the exam.
Supported in part by a grant from American Express, the Academy provides an innovative learning environment that meets the changing needs of future leaders as they progress in their careers. It will involve interactive learning methods, including online education and web-based discussions facilitated by CenterU, ASAE & The Center's online education provider. The students will have an opportunity to interact with fellow participants online as well as face-to-face during key events, like the Great Ideas Conference, Future Leaders Conference and Annual Meeting & Exposition.
As part of ASAE & The Center's Diversity and Inclusion initiative, students were selected in a blind review process from a broad pool of applicants representing local, regional and national organizations from across the country. Students embody diverse demographics and affiliations.
One of Fernley & Fernley's "Core Values" is Thought Leadership - which is described as:
Fernley & Fernley associates provide leadership to the organizations they serve. By maintaining a diverse portfolio of clients, we ensure that our clients are presented with the full-range of association best practices. Through professional development, we also support our associates as they grow their own knowledge for the benefit of our clients.
Sarah Hagy's involvement in the Leadership Academy is just one example of the firm's commitment to upholding its Core Values.