In this special encore episode of The Association Insights Podcast, host Colleen Gallagher welcomes back David Whited, Principal of Design Research & Strategy at Highland, to walk us through fresh insights from the newly released 2025 Young Professional Membership Index (YPMI)—dropping the same day this episode airs.
In this bonus episode of The Association Insights Podcast, we wrap up our Gen Z Insights Series—spotlighting rising professionals shaping the future of associations from the inside out. This special series is made possible by our partners at Highland. Host Keaveny Hewitt from OnWrd & UpWrd sits down with Alyssa Garcia, Web Project Manager, Master Juggler, and Cat Herder at Matrix Group International, whose journey from audio engineer to association tech partner is anything but traditional. Alyssa brings a refreshing blend of creative storytelling, strategic thinking, and deep curiosity to the conversation—offering insights on everything from website design to DEI, mentorship, and what it means to take up space. 🎧 It’s the perfect finale to our Gen Z series—filled with purpose, candor, and big-picture thinking about where associations go from here.
In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, we continue our Gen Z Insights Series—spotlighting rising professionals shaping the future of associations from the inside out. This special series is made possible by our partners at Highland. From digital engagement and workplace culture to intergenerational dynamics and professional purpose, this conversation is equal parts energizing and eye-opening. Whether you're rethinking your member engagement strategy or mentoring your youngest team member, this episode offers candid insights and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss.
In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, we continue our Gen Z Insights Series—spotlighting rising professionals shaping the future of associations from the inside out. This special series is made possible by our partners at Highland. If you care about cultivating next-generation leadership, creating healthier work cultures, or just want to better understand what Gen Z really values—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.
In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, we continue our Gen Z Insights Series—spotlighting rising professionals shaping the future of associations from the inside out. This special series is made possible by our partners at Highland. If you care about workforce development, remote work, or building meaningful Gen Z engagement pathways—this episode is packed with honest reflections and actionable ideas.
In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, we kick off our May spotlight series on Gen Z and younger professionals in the association space—powered by our partners at Highland. Our guest is David Whited, Principal of Design Research & Strategy at Highland, an innovation consultancy helping mission-driven organizations uncover member needs and build digital solutions that meet them. David shares eye-opening insights from Highland’s Young Professional Membership Index (YPMI)—an annual national survey and benchmarking tool that’s helping associations uncover the real barriers to Gen Z and young professional engagement. 🎧 If you’ve been wondering why younger members aren’t joining—or why they don’t stay—this conversation is for you.