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PCMA GMC Webinar: Bridging the Gap: Unifying Events and Education for Enhanced Member Engagement
December 2 @ 12:00 pm– 1:00 pm CST
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Bridging the Gap: Unifying Events and Education for Enhanced Member Engagement
December 2, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 pm CST
Member engagement is key to success for organizations. Dive into the powerful synergy between event managers and continuing education managers, exploring how their collaboration can drive enhanced member engagement and organizational success. We’ll explore real-world examples and innovative tools that empower these roles to work together effectively, creating engaging, value-driven events that meet both educational and professional development needs. Whether you’re looking to foster stronger member we will provide the insights you need to succeed.
Speakers: Raja V. Akunuru, MBA, Strategic Account Executive, Cadmium
Raja V. Akunuru, MBA is a seasoned business executive with 18 years of experience building and scaling SaaS companies through various stages of growth, including private equity (PE) acquisitions. With a foundation in C# development, Raja has successfully transitioned into strategic leadership roles spanning technology operations, revenue generation, Go-to-Market execution, strategic due diligence, and post-merger integration (PMI).
A recognized expert in healthcare education technology, Raja specializes in designing and implementing scalable solutions that drive measurable improvements in outcomes. His experience includes uncovering value creation potential for technology investments and leading digital transformation initiatives in healthcare, education, and insurance industries.
Raja earned his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, with majors in Finance and Business Analytics. He is a dynamic product demonstrator and thought leader, having spoken at various industry forums. Notably, he was awarded Best LMS Demonstrator by independent analyst firm Talented Learning.
Outside of work, Raja enjoys experimenting with tea recipes and cartooning with his two daughters, ages 3 and 9.
Jennifer Nanni, MBA, MEd, Senior Director of Membership, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Jennifer Nanni, MBA, MEd, is an accomplished professional with a diverse business, communications, and education background. Holding both a Master of Business in Strategic Management and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, she brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to her work. With well over a decade of experience in various positions and leadership roles, she has a proven ability to drive organizational success through effective association management, communication, strategic planning, and marketing initiatives.
She is passionate about project management, using data to strengthen decision-making and improve organizational strategy and growth, overcoming challenges, association management, fundraising, developing and celebrating individuals, and making a lasting impact in the community.
With a lifelong learner mentality, she thoroughly enjoys a challenge, thinking outside the box, digging deeper, learning new skills, and staying up-to-date on best practices through professional development.
When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog—and, if she’s lucky, reading a good book.
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