TJ Baskerville
Tejuana (TJ) Baskerville is a dynamic leader and catalyst for transformational change in the field of association education and professional development. With a career spanning multiple high-impact roles, TJ has dedicated herself to empowering professionals through leadership, education, and mentorship. Currently serving as Director of Professional Development & Events at NAPFA, she has leveraged her expertise to advance industry standards and foster growth among peers. Her work has been recognized through accolades such as the Association Forum’s “2020 Forty Under 40” award, highlighting her innovative contributions and commitment to excellence.
TJ’s leadership extends beyond her day-to-day responsibilities. She has served as Chair of the Women’s Executive Forum Advisory Group and as Education Committee Chair for IACME, roles in which she championed diversity, equity, and inclusion while shaping continuing education for association professionals. Her dedication to professional development and mentoring emerging leaders demonstrates her belief in the power of education to transform organizations and careers.
With a strong foundation in business administration and nonprofit management from DeVry University and Trinity International University, TJ combines strategic insight with practical experience. Known for her creativity, problem-solving skills, and ability to inspire others, she continues to be a respected voice in her field—guiding professionals to unlock their potential, embrace innovation, and achieve meaningful growth.
• Generative AI for Sales and Services Professionals
• Generative AI in Learning and Development
• Delivering Employee Feedback
• Google Drive Essential Training
• Gmail Essential Training
• Google Calendar Essential Training
• Trinity International University
• DeVry University- B.B.A.
• Illinois Alliance for Continuing Medical Education
• CMEpalooza
• American Heart Association
• ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
• CMEpalooza
• Association Forum
• IACME
• Alliance For Continuing Education in the Health Professions
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of hands-on experience in customer service, coordinating with AI, running my own consulting firm, and my commitment to continuing my education.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to keep going, no matter the challenges or setbacks.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to challenge yourself and embrace opportunities to grow.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are advocacy and using my voice through writing to make an impact.