Meeting Professionals International Announces Partnership with International Association of Administrative Professionals

DALLAS, January 9, 2019 -- Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide, is pleased to announce a partnership with International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), an association dedicated to advancing the careers of administrative professionals.

“As more administrative professionals are tasked with meeting and event planning, MPI is thrilled to be able to provide training and best practices to the members of International Association of Administrative Professionals,” said Meaghan Ferrazza, Director of Strategic Alliances, Meeting Professionals International.

Through this new partnership, IAAP will offer a meeting and event planning certificate at it’s annual CAPstone Conference for their attendees starting in 2019. MPI and IAAP will also share content throughout their channels.

“IAAP is excited to partner with MPI to offer administrative professionals up-to-date and meaningful education in meeting and event planning. We are also thrilled to share IAAP's leadership development content with MPI's network of professionals.”, said Rachel Reynolds, Certification and Programs Director, International Association of Administrative Professionals. IAAP’s CEO, Dr. Veronica Cochran, states “Leadership is not a right for some; it’s a responsibility for all.”

About MPI

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including more than 17,000 engaged members and its Plan Your Meetings audience. It has more than 90 chapters and clubs in 19 countries. "When we meet, we change the world." www.mpi.org

About International Association of Administrative Professionals

IAAP is a non-profit membership association providing education, certification, and leadership development to administration professionals for over 75 years. IAAP has always focused on preparing admins for what matters now and what’s ahead. The organization has evolved as the business environment and the profession has evolved. Today, IAAP represents a diverse range of administrative professionals who work in many industries throughout North America and even globally. www.iaap-hq.org

Media Contact: Mary Lester, communications@mpi.org; 214-490-3480 
 

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