Margaret Knell, MS, MBA
Manager, Governance at Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) & Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)- Claim this Profile
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Elise Quadrozzi
I had the pleasure of working with Margaret over a period of 12 years, first in my role as I-CAR board member, then as board chair, and lastly as an I-CAR staff member. During my tenure on the board, Margaret was instrumental in keeping the board activities advancing and running smoothly. She was organized, extremely knowledgeable on board protocol, and patient with incoming board members as they came up to speed. During my two years as board chair I worked very closely with her to pick effective committee members, craft motions to advance governance and strategic initiatives and just generally get things done to the benefit of I-CAR's growth and service to the inter-industry. I attribute much of my success on the board to Margaret's wisdom and guidance over this period of time. During my close to five years in a staff role, I worked with Margaret on contract issues frequently and sought advice on legal or compliance issues faced by the organization. She has a wealth of knowledge about the inter-industry overall and would be an asset to any organization who needs her unique blend of governance, legal, compliance and process acumen.
Ronald Rothstein
I had the privilege of working with Margaret for more than 13 years while she was at I-CAR. Margaret managed legal affairs while at I-CAR and did so with skill and was highly effective. Margaret is proactive, creative, results oriented, and responsible and she is always ready to put all of her energy and time toward achieving solutions. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. She is also highly motivated with great communication skills. She was an asset to the organization and I highly recommend her.
Elise Quadrozzi
I had the pleasure of working with Margaret over a period of 12 years, first in my role as I-CAR board member, then as board chair, and lastly as an I-CAR staff member. During my tenure on the board, Margaret was instrumental in keeping the board activities advancing and running smoothly. She was organized, extremely knowledgeable on board protocol, and patient with incoming board members as they came up to speed. During my two years as board chair I worked very closely with her to pick effective committee members, craft motions to advance governance and strategic initiatives and just generally get things done to the benefit of I-CAR's growth and service to the inter-industry. I attribute much of my success on the board to Margaret's wisdom and guidance over this period of time. During my close to five years in a staff role, I worked with Margaret on contract issues frequently and sought advice on legal or compliance issues faced by the organization. She has a wealth of knowledge about the inter-industry overall and would be an asset to any organization who needs her unique blend of governance, legal, compliance and process acumen.
Ronald Rothstein
I had the privilege of working with Margaret for more than 13 years while she was at I-CAR. Margaret managed legal affairs while at I-CAR and did so with skill and was highly effective. Margaret is proactive, creative, results oriented, and responsible and she is always ready to put all of her energy and time toward achieving solutions. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. She is also highly motivated with great communication skills. She was an asset to the organization and I highly recommend her.
Elise Quadrozzi
I had the pleasure of working with Margaret over a period of 12 years, first in my role as I-CAR board member, then as board chair, and lastly as an I-CAR staff member. During my tenure on the board, Margaret was instrumental in keeping the board activities advancing and running smoothly. She was organized, extremely knowledgeable on board protocol, and patient with incoming board members as they came up to speed. During my two years as board chair I worked very closely with her to pick effective committee members, craft motions to advance governance and strategic initiatives and just generally get things done to the benefit of I-CAR's growth and service to the inter-industry. I attribute much of my success on the board to Margaret's wisdom and guidance over this period of time. During my close to five years in a staff role, I worked with Margaret on contract issues frequently and sought advice on legal or compliance issues faced by the organization. She has a wealth of knowledge about the inter-industry overall and would be an asset to any organization who needs her unique blend of governance, legal, compliance and process acumen.
Ronald Rothstein
I had the privilege of working with Margaret for more than 13 years while she was at I-CAR. Margaret managed legal affairs while at I-CAR and did so with skill and was highly effective. Margaret is proactive, creative, results oriented, and responsible and she is always ready to put all of her energy and time toward achieving solutions. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. She is also highly motivated with great communication skills. She was an asset to the organization and I highly recommend her.
Elise Quadrozzi
I had the pleasure of working with Margaret over a period of 12 years, first in my role as I-CAR board member, then as board chair, and lastly as an I-CAR staff member. During my tenure on the board, Margaret was instrumental in keeping the board activities advancing and running smoothly. She was organized, extremely knowledgeable on board protocol, and patient with incoming board members as they came up to speed. During my two years as board chair I worked very closely with her to pick effective committee members, craft motions to advance governance and strategic initiatives and just generally get things done to the benefit of I-CAR's growth and service to the inter-industry. I attribute much of my success on the board to Margaret's wisdom and guidance over this period of time. During my close to five years in a staff role, I worked with Margaret on contract issues frequently and sought advice on legal or compliance issues faced by the organization. She has a wealth of knowledge about the inter-industry overall and would be an asset to any organization who needs her unique blend of governance, legal, compliance and process acumen.
Ronald Rothstein
I had the privilege of working with Margaret for more than 13 years while she was at I-CAR. Margaret managed legal affairs while at I-CAR and did so with skill and was highly effective. Margaret is proactive, creative, results oriented, and responsible and she is always ready to put all of her energy and time toward achieving solutions. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. She is also highly motivated with great communication skills. She was an asset to the organization and I highly recommend her.
Experience
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Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) & Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Governance
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Oct 2020 - Present
Manages and directs the governance initiatives of AMSN and MSNCB. Provides subject matter expertise on non-profit governance policy, best practices, trends, and other governance matters for the Board, Committee Volunteers, and Staff. Manages and directs the governance initiatives of AMSN and MSNCB. Provides subject matter expertise on non-profit governance policy, best practices, trends, and other governance matters for the Board, Committee Volunteers, and Staff.
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Governance Consultant
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Oct 2018 - Present
• Provide advice and counsel to not-for-profit and association clients in accordance with governance best practices. • Assess governance and operational structure and provide governance roadmap. • Provide advice specific to start-up organizations, including Bylaws development, IRS status, state incorporation, board composition, policy development and facilitation of such. • Develop and execute contracts; draft alternative provisions as required. • Provide advice and counsel to not-for-profit and association clients in accordance with governance best practices. • Assess governance and operational structure and provide governance roadmap. • Provide advice specific to start-up organizations, including Bylaws development, IRS status, state incorporation, board composition, policy development and facilitation of such. • Develop and execute contracts; draft alternative provisions as required.
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I-CAR
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United States
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Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director of Governance/Administration
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Jan 2006 - Oct 2018
Governance• Developed and implemented governance plan for both Board of Directors (Association) and Board of Trustees (Foundation), which included effective communication and coordination between board, senior leadership team and governance staff to ensure a seamless governance and board experience.• Directed all operations and provided fiduciary oversight to the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and related Board Committees consistent with governance best practices. • Developed board recruitment, nomination and election procedures and policies which included skills analysis for board recruitment, identification of gaps as it related to strategic initiatives, and assessment of board structure.• Developed annual board assessment and implemented programs for board orientation, mentoring, and development. • Directed membership program and annual membership meeting, including administration of the annual Nominating Committee process and vetting of candidates’ qualifications.• Developed and maintained Bylaws, Board policies, Annual Report, and governing documents including annual report filings in all 50 states and Form 990 compliance with accessibility via an electronic board platform.• Led governance modernization project, including RFP process, consultant/staff interviews, and review of culture, processes, structures, and documents for best framework for achievement of organization mission.• Led cross-functional governance and strategic initiatives among departments and senior leadership team.Legal• Executed organization legal functions, legal compliance activities, related business processes, and associated budget. Included privacy compliance, website compliance and development of a document retention and destruction program to mitigate risk.• Developed and executed contracts, non-disclosure agreements, MOU’s, and proposals, saving company over $1M annually in outside resources.• Ensured adequate protection of organization’s IP portfolio.
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Manager of Corporate Administration
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Jan 2001 - Dec 2005
• Prepared and distributed agendas, minutes and related meeting materials and support documents for Board and board committee meetings. • Provided high-level support on governance-related projects and communication.• Coordinated the orientation of new Board members including the preparation of orientation documents and session planning.• Maintained board member biographical and contact information, terms of office, signed policies and other board-related materials.• Recommended committee leadership appointments.• Managed membership program, implemented electronic membership platform and established membership awards program.• Event management for events including the International Annual Meeting, Membership Meeting, and all trade shows.
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Executive Assistant to CEO/Corporate Administrator
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Jan 1996 - Dec 2000
• Provided executive assistance to the CEO including meeting, calendar, telephone, expense report and travel management.• Prepared written communication on behalf of the CEO and management team, created reports and presentations.• Compilation of the annual strategic plan.• Coordinated annual employee meeting including site selection, logistics and on-site management.• Managed corporate files including volunteer and meeting distribution lists.• Maintained a high level of confidentiality in execution of duties.
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Education
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The John Marshall Law School
MS, Information Technology and Privacy Law -
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA -
John Carroll University
Bachelor's Degree, Communications and Business
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