Leading Through Change with Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE
September 22, 2026
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Live from New Ideas: Leading Through Change
Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE on trust and member value
In this episode, recorded live at TSAE’s New Ideas 2026 in Galveston, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert welcome Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, executive director of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Mollie shares her path into association leadership and what she means when she says it’s “a new day at NATA.” She discusses building trust with staff, board members, and volunteer leaders, navigating when associations should speak up or listen, and creating member value through professional development, advocacy, and connection. Mollie also reflects on leading through rapid change, the importance of delegation and resilience, and why continuous learning remains essential for association executives.
This episode is sponsored by Visit Lubbock.
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