What's in a Name
Association Management Services
Constance Wrigley-Thomas,
CAE -
Owner/CEO, Essentient Association Management, has worked within
the not-for-profit sector for over 17 years. As an experienced and
skilled association professional, she has honed her skills in all aspects of
association management including governance, marketing & communications,
government relations and event/conference planning and management.
Over the years, Constance has
worked for a variety of not-for-profit organizations
including:
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Canadian
Education Association
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Canadian Hydronics Council
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Canadian Health Record Association
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Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
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Canadian Oil Heat Association
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Canadian Oil Heat Association - Ontario
Chapter
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Canadian Water Quality Association
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Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute
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Hospitality Industry Training Organization of Ontario
(Smart Serve)
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Language Industry Association
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Ontario
Home Builders' Association
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Ontario Restaurant Association
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Real Estate Institute of Canada
Constance graduated with a B.A. in English from St. Francis Xavier
University in 1982 and joined the not-for-profit industry in February 1990.
Constance founded
Essentient Association Management
to meet a growing need amongst associations to outsource their non-core
activities due to greater demands placed on staff and volunteers.
An impassioned association professional, Constance enjoys the unique
challenges that the not-for-profit world offers and is constantly
exploring ways that she can build upon her existing skill and expertise
to enhance the value of the services she provides. Constance is an
active member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives and
serves on the Trillium Chapter Board of
Directors and is currently the chair of its Membership Committee.
Constance is a career association professional and has made her
commitment to her profession through the Certified Association Executive
(CAE) designation which she attained in August 2007.
Constance is
the recipient of the prestigious President's Award
presented by CSAE Trillium Chapter in June of 2009.
