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 operational and administrative functions of AAPC including developing educational programming and targeted marketing and communications strategies that advance AAPC’s mission. Beckie was appointed Director, Meetings & Operations in 2015 after first joining AAPC as the Membership & Marketing Manager in 2013.
Beckie has worked in the association industry for over 9 years and brings experience in various facets 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
Jenn Cutri
Manager, Education & Events
Jenn joined AAPC as Education and Event Planning Coordinator in December, 2015 and executes and supports AAPC’s events and educational programming. She also oversees the annual Pollie Contest.
Jenn Cutri
Manager, Education & Events
Direct: 703-245-8022
Email: jcutri@theaapc.org
Megan Koch
Manager, Digital & Event Marketing
Megan joined AAPC as the Manager of Digital & Event Marketing in July 2019 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
Manager, Digital & Event Marketing
Direct: 703-682-2192
Email: mkoch@theaapc.org
Sam Pubal
Coordinator, Membership & Events
As the Coordinator, Membership & Events, Sam supports AAPC’s mission with membership onboarding, retention, and member renewal process. While coordinating events, he works directly with speakers and sponsors to organize briefing calls and exhibitor logistics, assists members during the event registration process (on- and off-site) and creates all registration spreadsheets to maintain AAPC’s data-driven focus. Sam would love to hear from you if you have questions about your AAPC membership!
Sam is an Honors graduate from West Virginia University and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Petroleum Engineering with a minor in Geology.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sam Pubal
Coordinator, Membership & Events
Direct: 703-245-8020
Email: spubal@theaapc.org
Emmi Navarro
Coordinator, Education & Events
Emmi Navarro
Coordinator, Education & Events
Direct: 703-682-2191
Email: enavarro@theaapc.org
