Stephanie Mercado Receives Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Outstanding Association Leadership

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Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ, CEO and Executive Director of the National Association for Healthcare Quality, has been recognized as the 2023 recipient of the Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement by the Association Forum. This prestigious honor is the highest distinction bestowed by the Association Forum, acknowledging exceptional service and accomplishments in association/nonprofit management. Mercado's outstanding achievements have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the mission of her organization and the field of association management.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ, has been awarded the 2023 Samuel B. Shapiro Award for her outstanding service and accomplishments in association/nonprofit management.
  • Mercado was recognized for her exceptional leadership, mentorship, and contributions to the association community, including her role in developing the next generation of association leaders and innovating the association business model.
  • Under Mercado's leadership, NAHQ has seen significant growth, including doubling its membership and CPHQ certifications, as well as launching innovative solutions such as the Workforce Accelerator.
  • Mercado's dedication to advancing the profession of healthcare quality has led to increased visibility and credibility for the field, ensuring those working in quality are recognized and valued for their contributions.
  • NAHQ has made a significant impact, with its membership and CPHQ certifications doubling under Mercado's leadership, and its innovative solutions, such as Workforce Accelerator, gaining traction.
  • The Association Forum's criteria for the Samuel B. Shapiro Award include exceptional association/nonprofit professionals, demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and contributions to the association community.

Statistics:

  • The Association Forum has nearly 4,000 members, representing more than 44,000 association professionals from over 1,600 Chicago organizations.
  • The organizations represented by Association Forum members serve over 27 million members and generate $22 billion annually in global economic impact.
  • NAHQ membership and CPHQ certifications have doubled under Mercado's leadership.
  • Workforce Accelerator is a solution that helps healthcare organizations create sustainable quality teams.

Sources:

  • Businesswire.com (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502005386/en/)
  • Association Forum (no date mentioned)
  • NAHQ.org (no date mentioned)