LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, May 15, 2024 – Association & Conference Group (ACG), a full-service association management company, and the International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA), a professional organization dedicated to advancing the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) profession and skilled lactation care worldwide, announced today they have entered into a strategic partnership. ACG was selected to provide association management services to ILCA including membership retention, marketing and communications, operations and financial management, fundraising, and more.
ACG provides association management services to national and international clients in a variety of industries. Along with ILCA, ACG manages several medical and nursing research societies.
“We are so excited to welcome the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) to the ACG family, we are thrilled to begin this collaborative endeavor,” said ACG Founder and President, Carolyn Lagermasini, CAE. “With our commitment to excellence, innovative technologies, and passionate team, we stand ready to empower ILCA to achieve its mission and drive progress within the lactation consulting sphere. Together, we look forward to amplifying ILCA’s influence and fostering lasting success.”
“Our new partnership with ACG brings fresh perspectives, opportunities for the growth of our Association, the expansion of our international advocacy work and collaborations with key partners,” said Iona Macnab, President of ILCA. “We look forward to the journey ahead with confidence and anticipation.”
About ACG
Founded in 2005, Association & Conference Group (ACG) is a full-service association management company that leverages talent and technology to build robust teams across the nation, and globally. With a focus on transparency and best-in-class service, ACG provides strategic and innovative solutions resulting in deep, long-lasting relationships. Above all, ACG believes in the power of partnership.
About ILCA
The International Lactation Consultants Association® (ILCA®) is the member association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLC®) and other healthcare professionals who care for breastfeeding families. The goals of ILCA are to provide innovative education and networking, provide access to and interpretation of lactation research, build capacity for future leaders, champion the IBCLC as the premiere lactation credential, and to advance breastfeeding on the global agenda. Information related to ILCA can be found at www.ilca.org.
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