PPB June 2021

PPAIWelcomes Professional Development Manager Pamela Brown-Matthis In April, Pamela Brown-Matthis joined PPAI’s staff as the Association’s new professional development manager. Brown-Matthis’ extensive experience in content development will be a huge asset to the Association as it rolls out its 2021 conference programming. She most recently served as the director of learning and development for the Women’s Foodservice Forum and is a graduate of Cardinal Stritch University. PPB spoke with Brown-Matthis to learn more about her. PPB: Tell us about your career prior to joining the Association. Pamela Brown-Matthis: I have more than 25 years of experience as a professional development practitioner, manager and director; instructional designer; content developer master- certified trainer and author. I co-founded a consulting firm specializing in organizational development, content development and program development, working in various industries. As a professional speaker, coach and workshop leader, I have presented on topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion; leadership development and interpersonal skills development. As a curriculum developer, I have developed a portfolio of competency-based leadership development solutions for hybrid learning and development programs. Finally, I have led, developed and managed national leadership development programs, conferences, summits and workshops for emerging leaders, executives and c-suite professionals. PPB: What attracted you to the position at PPAI? Brown-Matthis: I aspired to be a part of a company with an excellent track record and a strong example of leadership in the Pamela Brown-Matthis What’s Happening Inside PPAI This Month P. 91 PPAI’s Event Schedule For The Coming Months P. 91 PPAI Welcomes Pamela Brown-Matthis P. 92 PromoTalks’ April Podcast Explores What Drives H. Ted Olson Humanitarian Award Recipients P. 92 Industry Companies Share Their Pandemic Insights In Latest PromoPolls P. 95 PPAI Volunteer Spotlight: The RAC Board Compiled by James Khattak PPAI’s Event Schedule ForThe Coming Months The pandemic interrupted event schedules for almost everyone, including the promotional products industry. PPAI transitioned most of its 2020 event schedule into well-received virtual Direct-2-You formats and will hold a line-up of virtual events in 2021 as well before returning to the in-person PPAI Expo 2022 in Las Vegas in January. PPAI’s upcoming events include: June 16-17, 2021 PPAI L.E.A.D. Virtual ppai.org/lead June 21-22, 2021 Women’s Leadership Conference Direct-2-You Virtual ppai.org/wlc-d2u July 21-22, 2021 PPAI/RAC Leadership Development Workshop Virtual ppai.org/ldw August 16-19, 2021 Product Responsibility Summit Direct-2-You Virtual ppai.org/summit-d2u October 18-21, 2021 Promotional Products Work! Week Virtual ppai.org/ppww January 10-14, 2022 The PPAI Expo 2022 Las Vegas, Nevada expo.ppai.org | JUNE 2021 | 91 CONNECT