Steve Gardner has had a long career working in and consulting to associations in Washington DC. He served as an interim executive for several organizations prior to joining IASP. Some of the organizations that Steve has worked with include the American Chemistry Council, the National Association of Broadcasters, the American Academy of PAs, and the International Safety Equipment Association.
Steve began his career in communications, running national advertising and marketing campaigns, public policy efforts, and global communications for the US Pharmacopeial Convention. Steve’s passion for staff development, coaching, and mentoring people led him to operations and leadership roles.
Steve has led the formation of several non-profit organizations and foundations, establishing governance, financial and operational systems, member relations, and public policy efforts.
Steve originally hails from the Great State of Maine and enjoys how badly popular entertainment mangles the Maine accent. Steve’s wife Cheryl Levine is a public health official with the US Department of Health and Human Services. They reside on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.