Creating Value Since 1988
We are a Canadian owned and operated business that offers a multi-dimensional approach to all our clients and projects. Launched in the 1980s to provide association management, we have expanded to become a multi-dimensional company – offering a diverse portfolio of services. Today, we are a highly respected firm working with a diverse clientele, locally and internationally. Things have changed over the decades – technology, systems, expectations, and now Covid – but we have never shied away from the new, or run from a challenge. Our care, commitment, and enthusiasm to work towards the best solutions for our clients remains strong and steady. We welcome the opportunity to help you not only navigate the road ahead but find new paths and prospects.
Ruth has spent over 30 years in the association management, convention and meeting planning fields. She has lived and worked in Canada, the UK and France and speaks English, French and German. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, partnership positioning, marketing, programming, association management, recruiting and international convention management. Ruth obtained her Certified Meeting Professional in 1995 and participates in several industry associations including the Canadian Society of Association Executives, American Society of Association Executives, Association Management Companies Institute, Meeting Professionals International and Tourism Toronto where she has held various volunteer roles over the years. Ruth is the 2021-2022 Canadian Chapter President for the Association Management Companies Institute (AMCI), where she also sits on two program committees for international conference events. She previously served on the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Mackenzie Health Foundation and is a Past Chair of the Board of JVS Toronto, where she serves on the Advocacy Committee.
Renee is a seasoned professional, having worked in the not-for-profit world for over 30 years. Her special expertise is in working with Boards of Directors and committees, helping to drive success through proactive strategic expertise and a solid understanding of governance. Renee worked closely with associations from inception-phase, to well-established international organizations. She has organized conferences around the world on behalf of clients. After 20 years actively engaged on client accounts and in a leadership capacity as President at Base Consulting, Renee has pivoted to take on a more consulting-focused role. She will be advising on special projects and initiatives within the not-for-profit, foundation and association sectors. Volunteer work has always been a focus in Renee’s life, both personally and within the association sector, including current involvement with the Association Management Companies Institute. She has been written up in “Who’s Who of Canadian Women”. Renee holds an Honours degree in Industrial Relations and Economics from McGill University.
Emma joined Base Consulting in 2012 with an initial focus on management of all cross-country meeting and educational events for one client, where we were the external project partner. Subsequently, Emma has provided team leadership and association management for several national associations, supporting Boards and various committees, developing Strategic Plans, marketing and business development plans and providing overall direction. Emma acts as team leader to her Conference Manager and Communications colleagues. She is an accomplished meeting professional, and has held a volunteer portfolio with the Meeting Professionals International Toronto Chapter. Emma previously spent 10 years in the corporate world.
Marie is a Director with Base Consulting, serving as Executive Director for Base Consulting clients. Running her own Ottawa-based association management consultancy, Marie has over 25 years’ experience in association management and event planning, following seven years in the hospitality industry. She has planned and executed conferences across Canada, the United States and abroad (Puerto Rico, Buenos Aires, Sao Paolo), and is fluent in French, English and Spanish. Marie specializes in the administration of non-profit organizations, the planning and implementation of event logistics, marketing, and stakeholder liaison.
Marie volunteers extensively in leadership capacities in various community organizations.
Cristina joined Base in February 2009, building a versatile profile across the spectrum of association management roles, communications and conference planning. Following an early career in early childhood education and as a legal assistant, Cristina’s strengths led her to the world of trade show & association management. She has had an opportunity to work for associations across diverse sectors during over 18 years of association, communications, conference management, membership and website oversight expertise. At Base Consulting she manages conferences and events across Canada, North America and internationally. She has implemented numerous marketing plans and has overseen the design, transition and management of multiple client websites.
Amanda joined the Base Consulting team in July 2017. She studied neuropsychology at Carleton University and graduated from the special event management program at George Brown College. She has had the opportunity to help orchestrate a multitude of events but has found her passion in association management and conference planning. She is currently responsible for supporting the work of several national associations across diverse sectors, both on the association management side and in producing multiple events across Canada and in the US.
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