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What is SALI?

The State Association Leadership Institute (SALI) was established to support new State Association startups, provide additional support, capacity building, and professional development for all associations, and to showcase excellence in state association leadership.

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COABE is excited to launch the fourth cohort of the State Association Leadership Institute (SALI)!

Congratulations to the third cohort of the
State Association Leadership Institute

The State Association Leadership Institute (SALI) provides state association leaders with professional development, capacity building, and resources to improve state associations and help new state associations start up. COABE proudly recognizes the third SALI cohort leaders that have met the standards associated with each level of participation.

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Arizona

Harshika Bhatt

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Connecticut

Lawrence Covino

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Maryland

Shelia Palmer

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New Mexico

Emily Glikas

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New York

Amy Mazur

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Vermont

Catherine Kalkstein

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Alaska
Amy Facklam

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Kentucky
Pamela Buchanan

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Maine
Dr. Joshua McNaughton

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Michigan
Marisol Adelmann

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Ohio
Bobbie Sin

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Wyoming
Jessica Smith

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Alabama
Terri Johnson

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Maryland
Andrea Fricks

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Minnesota
Wendy Lindblom

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Oklahoma
Eric Beecher

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Oklahoma
Lisa Johnson

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Pennsylvania
Loretta Lininger

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Texas
Charmyn Tumey

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Indiana
Dustin Bentz

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Mississippi
Charlie Smart

Working Together

Here’s what you and your association can expect to gain by participating in SALI:

1) Leadership training
2) Professional development
3) Funding provided by COABE
4) Community of Practice
5) Resources and capacity building
6) Recognition and visibility opportunities

Who Can Participate?

Your paid staff and/or board of directors are invited to participate, however we ask that you select one individual as the representative (COABE liaison) for this initiative.

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How much time will be required to participate?

We will hold one hour sessions on the 4th Monday of each month, starting in July 2024. Sessions will be recorded for those that are unable to attend, however we do require consistent attendance to access the funding that COABE will provide.

What Funding is COABE Providing?

a) Free COABE 2026 conference registration for your COABE liaison
b) $100 Amazon gift card for your COABE liaison at the close of the institute
c) State Association Leadership Award ($2,000) given at the COABE conference
d) Seed funding for new or struggling associations

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Next Steps

At the close of the institute, your designated liaison will receive a certificate of completion and your association will receive a badge that can be showcased on your association’s web page as well as by your staff and board members. You will also have the opportunity to apply for funding, network with other state association leaders, and access SALI member only resources.
Please contact SALI@coabe.org with any questions.

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