Senior Executive Coordinator for People Leadership Teams

Caroline Van Howe, MA, CPACC

Senior Executive Coordinator Association and Nonprofit Management

San Rafael, CA 415-***-**** ***************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/caroline-van-howe

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Throughout my career I have been drawn to the same challenge: finding a gap in what an organization offers and building something new to fill it. Over 18 years as Chief Operating Officer of a national nonprofit trade association, I designed and scaled programs from the ground up, including a conference that grew to 325+ sessions and 3,000+ attendees, an online learning portfolio serving 15,000+ learners, and an IACET-accredited continuing education program that did not previously exist. Reaching those milestones, and a natural desire to take my skills into new environments and fresh challenges, led me to transition to independent consulting in 2024. I believe that experience has made me a stronger operational partner, exposing me to a wider range of organizations and challenges than any single role could. It has also confirmed what I have always known about myself: I feel that I truly thrive when I am working in close partnership with a leadership team, solving problems before they surface, and building the infrastructure that lets an organization move forward with confidence. I am now seeking a senior executive coordination role where I can bring that same builder’s instinct and C-suite perspective fully to bear in support of one team.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Executive-Level Administrative Support Calendar and Schedule Management Project and Program Coordination Vendor and Contract Management Budget Tracking and Reporting Conference and Event Logistics Board and Committee Support Stakeholder Communications Process and Workflow Improvement Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultant Freelance March 2026 to Present

Providing senior-level advisory and operational support to associations and nonprofits on operations coordination, event management, education program design, accreditation integration, and C-level executive support. Clients include international organizations in the accessibility and professional development sectors.

M-Enabling Summit Consultant G3ict and IAAP April 2025 to February 2026

Led education programming and event logistics for the M-Enabling Summit 2025, an international conference focused on inclusive technology. Coordinated session development, speaker management, and on-site execution planning across G3ict and IAAP leadership teams.

Chief Operating Officer Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) June 2006 to June 2024

Served as the operational hub of the organization for 18 years, coordinating across leadership, staff, vendors, members, and board to ensure seamless execution of all programs and initiatives.

•Managed complex executive calendars, communications, and logistics supporting the Executive Director and Board of Directors, including board meeting preparation, minutes, and follow-through

•Coordinated all aspects of the annual conference (325+ sessions, 600+ speakers, 3,000+ attendees) from scheduling and speaker communications to vendor management and on-site execution using Eshow

•Administered budgets, vendor contracts, and procurement across the full organization, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and cost efficiency

•Served as primary liaison between executives, committees, accreditation bodies (IACET), and external partners, managing relationships with professionalism and discretion

•Built and managed an online learning portfolio of 150 to 200 courses reaching 15,000+ learners, delivered through Path LMS

•Oversaw internal systems, technology platforms, and process documentation to maintain operational continuity and institutional knowledge

•Drafted, edited, and distributed executive communications, reports, board materials, and organizational correspondence

Strategic Consultant Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) July 2024 to March 2025

Continued to support ATIA in an advisory capacity following 18 years as COO, providing strategic guidance on conference operations, education program continuity, and organizational transition planning.

IACET Commissioner and Peer Reviewer International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training October 2017 to Present

Evaluate continuing education programs against IACET standards, assess instructional design, and provide formal feedback to help organizations achieve and maintain accreditation.

ICSD Member IACET Council on Standards Development April 2023 to Present

Volunteer member of the council responsible for creating and refining standards that govern continuing education and training programs worldwide.

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft 365: Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Loop, Decisions

Video Conferencing: Zoom Meetings, Zoom Webinars

Event and Education Platforms: Eshow (conference and event management), Path LMS

Expense and Travel: Concur (familiar)

CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION

Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

MA, Education Studies University of Michigan

PGCE, Secondary Level University of Sheffield

BA Hons, English Language and Literature University of Sheffield

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