Meet the AESA Staff & Consultants

AESA is a member driven organization led by Executive Director, Joan Wade, EdD and Chief Operating Officer, John Bass. The association is governed by its Executive Council comprised of three representatives from each of four regions. Some of the functions (such as technology, printing  and the maintenance of a benchmark database) are provided by member agencies. Other functions such as governmental relations and communications are contracted to independent practitioners.  

AESA Staff

Joan H. Wade, EdD
Executive Director
jwade@aesa.us

 John Bass
 Chief Operating Officer
 jbass@aesa.us

AESA Consultants

Dyanne Hughes
Meetings Management Services
dyannehughes@comcast.net

Dorreen Dembski
Communication Services
dorreendembski@gmail.com

Chris Rooney
Business Services Director
crooney@aesa.us

Beth Kabes
Community Platform Lead
bkabes@aesa.us

Noelle Ellerson Ng
Associate Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy
nellerson@aasa.org

Sasha Pudelski
Advocacy Director
spudelski@aasa.org

Tara Thomas
Policy Analyst
tthomas@aasa.org

Doreen Marvin
Business Strategy Consultant
doreen@obeliskconsultingservices.com

Andy Pechacek
Business Strategy Consultant
Andpec83@gmail.com