Alana Joyce
Executive Director
In 2011, Alana Joyce was appointed Executive Director of the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) where she oversees all AAPC general management, membership growth and retention, as well as annual conference functions including the Pollie Awards to recognize excellence in political consulting practices. AAPC is the largest, bi-partisan association of political and public affairs professionals in the world.
An experienced program leader and innovator, Joyce’s deep background brings over 20 years of developing and implementing strategic plans to grow non-profit organizations’ customers, revenues and influence through profitable, world class educational programs, partnerships, certification courses and research initiatives. She has held senior positions with various non-profit organizations including Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) and the Smithsonian Institution. She has additional expertise in adult and web-based learning and has been tapped to speak on these subjects at several national Conferences. She holds a BA and secondary teacher certification from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alana Joyce
Executive Director
Direct: 703-245-8021
Mobile: 202-360-5672
Email: ajoyce@theaapc.org
Beckie Souleymane
Director, Meetings & Operations
As Director, Meetings & Operations, Beckie oversees the planning and execution of AAPC events as well as operational and administrative functions of AAPC, including developing educational programming and membership and marketing strategies that advance AAPC’s mission.
Beckie has worked in the association industry for over 12 years and brings experience in a wide array of association management including membership development, strategic planning, marketing and communications, program development, volunteer management and meeting planning. Previously, Beckie served as Program Manager for the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA), Account Manager for the Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) and Executive Director for the Professional Association for Investment Communications Resources (PAICR).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Beckie Souleymane
Director, Meetings & Operations
Direct: 703-610-0261
Email: bsouleymane@theaapc.org
Megan Koch
Senior Manager, Marketing & Events
Megan joined AAPC as the Manager of Digital & Event Marketing in July 2019. In April 2021, she was promoted to the Senior Manager, Marketing & Events and implements the organization’s social media and event marketing efforts. Most importantly, she develops and executes strategies to best communicate the value of AAPC networking and educational opportunities to political consultants across the country.
Megan graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and minors in Political Science and Leadership and Social Change. She has recently become involved in local politics in her hometown, giving her an inside look at the work AAPC members do every day. In her free time, Megan enjoys traveling and cooking.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Megan Koch
Senior Manager, Marketing & Events
Direct: 703-245-8022
Email: mkoch@theaapc.org
