The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) is pleased to announce an exciting new chapter in its organizational journey: a transition to professional management with Capitol Hill Management Company, a company with over 45 years of experience serving associations and nonprofit organizations.
Partnering with Capitol Hill Management Company brings expanded operational, administrative, and strategic support—allowing AMWA to more effectively scale our programs, strengthen partnerships, and respond to the evolving needs of our members. With this increased capacity, AMWA is well-positioned to deepen its leadership development efforts, expand advocacy and education initiatives, and sustain the vibrant community that has defined the organization for more than a century.
This transition also carries special symbolic meaning. As AMWA is incorporated in New York, this move represents a return to our roots, while continuing to operate with a national and global perspective. It is both a homecoming and a step forward, honoring AMWA’s history while building for the future.
As part of this transition, AMWA is delighted to introduce two key leadership roles that will further support the organization’s mission and momentum: Chellie Hollis-Blondes, CAE, Associate Director, and Elizabeth McGovern, Assistant Director.
Chellie Blondes is an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in association management and nonprofit governance. She is a recognized problem-solver committed to innovation and collaboration, with expertise spanning strategic planning, financial and human resource management, conference and education development, policy implementation, membership growth, and fundraising. Chellie currently serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals and the Joint Council of Extension Professionals. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with a Bachelor of Arts from Clemson University.
Elizabeth McGovern is an association professional with a background in nonprofit management, public affairs, and organizational operations. Her experience includes association administration, communications, event and meeting management, financial coordination, and cross-departmental project support for national professional organizations. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University, where she graduated summa cum laude.
Chellie and Elizabeth will help strengthen day-to-day operations, program implementation, and member engagement—ensuring continuity, responsiveness, and excellence as AMWA continues to grow.
With an expanded team and the expertise of Capitol Hill Management Company, we look forward to having the capacity to achieve our goals. This next chapter reinforces AMWA’s ability to turn vision into impact—empowering women in medicine, advancing equity in healthcare, and building a more just and inclusive future.