Andrew Finn, MSc, MBA, CAE

The enduring symbol of the pine tree holds personal significance for Andrew, representing qualities of longevity, resilience, and endurance — a reflection of his roots in his home state of Maine, and Andrew’s goal for all of his clients.

Andrew is a Certified Association Executive dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations engage their stakeholders to achieve strategic success.

With more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, Andrew has had the privilege of contributing both strategic leadership and operational oversight to a diverse range of organizations, including associations serving business executives and healthcare professionals, higher education institutions, and other specialized nonprofit organizations.

Andrew has served as Vice President of an accredited Association Management Company (AMC) and as Executive Director of the New England Society of Association Executives, an association of his peers. He currently serves as Associate Director of Operations and Finance at Harvard Law School Executive Education.

Andrew holds an MBA from Northeastern University, an MSc in Management Consultancy from University College Dublin, and a BS in Management, summa cum laude, from Johnson & Wales University. His consultative approach balances both business needs and the stakeholder experience, and is guided by studies in corporate strategy, organizational development and change management. Read more.

Proudly holding the title of Certified Association Executive (CAE) since 2018, Andrew is committed to continued professional growth through ongoing professional development and active participation in industry associations, both as a member and a volunteer. Read more.

Andrew's consulting and facilitation services help associations and association management companies build upon their strengths, reflect on the stakeholder experience, and develop a path to action that leads to lasting success.

Education & Development

  • The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment.

    To earn the CAE, association executives must complete 100+ hours of professional development and pass a rigorous examination. A CAE since 2018, Andrew engages in ongoing professional development specific to the association industry and re-certifies every three years.

  • The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business awarded this Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate.

    The program consisted of seven two-hour modules focused on building a workforce that includes differing races, religions, ages, genders and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities, with a focus on how DEI can improve broad society issues and help companies develop novel business practices, increase revenue, and improve performance.

  • Harvard Extension School is one of the 12 degree-granting schools at Harvard University. It provides educational opportunities to adult, part-time learners driven to make an impact in the world.

    Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Currently Enrolled, Spring 2024)

  • The MBA program at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business includes comprehensive studies in management, finance, accounting, marketing, and strategy.

    A highlight of Andrew's MBA program was designing and completing two faculty-sponsored independent study courses in Nonprofit Management and Healthcare Administration, tailoring his studies to his career in association management.

    Andrew also completed The Washington Campus, an intensive course on the intersection of government with business in Washington, DC.

  • The MSc in Management Consultancy program at University College Dublin's Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is designed to give students an understanding of and preparation for a career in the global consulting industry.

    The program includes studies in corporate strategy, organizational development, and change management in addition to consulting principles, diagnostic techniques, and project management.

    Andrew lived in Dublin, Ireland during this twelve-month graduate program, studying alongside colleagues from throughout the world.

  • Andrew graduated summa cum laude from Johnson & Wales University with a BS in Management, completing studies in business, finance, accounting, management, and marketing, with a concentration in International Business.

    While completing his undergraduate studies Andrew served as as Tutor at the Center for Academic Success, tutoring fellow students in accounting, finance, and economics. He also completed several internships at a variety of local organizations, including the Providence Performing Arts Center.

Professional Affiliations

Click on the organizations to the right to learn more about Andrew’s current and past involvement with these professional associations.

  • The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) is the premier source of learning, knowledge, and future-oriented research for the association and nonprofit profession. ASAE helps associations and association professionals transform society through the power of collaboration.

    Member (2015 – Present)
    AMC Professional Advisory Council (2019 – 2021)
    Annual Meeting Peer Reviewer (2020)
    Selected Participant, NextGen Association Summit (2016)
    Gold Circle Awards Judge (2014 – 2015)

  • The New England Society of Association Executives (NE/SAE) is the association for associations in New England. Its members are individuals involved in the management of professional societies and trade associations as well as their suppliers.

    Honorary Member (2022 – Present)
    Member     (2015 – 2021)
    Rising Star Award (2015)
    Education Committee (2014 – 2015)
    Chair, Rising Professionals 101 Program (2014 – 2015)

  • UPCEA is the online and professional education association. Its members are continuously reinventing higher education, positively impacting millions of lives.

    Member (2024 - Present)

  • AMC Institute (AMCI) is a non-profit trade organization focused on advancing professionalism and high industry standards for association management companies (AMCs).

    Member (2018 – 2021)
    Annual Meeting Planning Committee (2021)

  • The Association Societies Alliance (ASA) is the association for chief executives of state, local, regional, multi-state, national, independent, autonomous not-for-profit societies of association executives (SAEs).

    Member (2016 – 2021)
    Executive Committee – Treasurer (2021)
    Executive Committee – Secretary (2020 – 2021)
    Nominating Committee (2019)

  • The American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) is the professional association of over 1,300 medical society executives and staff specialists. Through its more than 300 member organizations, AAMSE advances the profession of medicine through education, communication of knowledge, leadership development and collaboration.

    Education Special Interest Group (2014 – 2015)
    Profiles of Excellence Awards Judge (2014 – 2015)

  • The Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers is the national and internationally recognized professional institute for management consultants and business advisers in Ireland.

    Consultant & Intern (2013)
    Graduate Member (2012 – 2013)