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The 2026 IAEE DC Cause is the American Heart Association (AHA) - Greater Washington Region

Heart disease can be a silent killer. 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don’t survive. Most of the time, it’s because no one nearby performed CPR. But together, we can change that.

Many of us know someone living with a heart condition or taking steps to stay heart healthy - that’s why the IAEE D.C. Chapter's 2026 cause is supporting the American Heart Association (DC area).

Heart health matters in every industry - ours included. In fact, a long time IAEE DC chapter member Terence Donnelly CMP, CEM survived an unexpected cardiac arrest in 2018 due to someone trained and prepared to perform CPR. This year, let's learn or get retrained on the basics of CPR and join us on November 7th for the American Heart Walk in DC!

If you cannot join us, we welcome you to donate to the our local American Heart Association Chapter.

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This year, be ready to get retrained about the basics of CPR and join us on November 7th for the American Heart Walk in DC!

I am a member of IAEE, and particularly the DC chapter of IAEE, because it is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences I have ever encountered in this Industry. My membership with IAEE has taken me to places that I only dreamed of! Because of IAEE, I have been able to teach CEM classes all over the country and in other parts of the world! The Networking opportunities and the camaraderie of belonging to the DC chapter are HUGE benefits of membership. If I had to prioritize where to spend my “marketing dollars,” my first choice would be with IAEE.
B. Murphy
Senior National Sales Manager, Fern Exposition Services
I have been a member of IAEE for over 30 years, starting with the early NAEM days, to IAEM, and now through IAEE. Throughout this journey, the DC chapter has provided me with invaluable networking opportunities and educational experiences thanks to the incredible peers I've encountered. My interactions within and beyond the chapter have significantly contributed to my growth and have played a crucial role in shaping me into the successful professional I am today at Freeman. Freeman has collaborated with the local chapter in various capacities, and we have greatly valued the opportunity to support and work alongside such exceptional leadership. Our shared commitment is to deliver the highest quality service and education to our customers, incorporating the latest trends and data to ensure mutual success.
Susan D Haning, CEM, CMP
Industry Relationships Director, Freeman
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Josie Zámolyi Caldwell, CEM-AP, DES
Senior Client Relationship Director, Freeman

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