Mairi Gardner, CMP, has extensive experience in conference and meetings management, currently serving as the Director of Conference and Meetings at the American Academy of PAs since August 2015. Mairi's previous roles at the organization include Assistant Director and Senior Manager in the same department. Prior to joining the American Academy of PAs, Mairi worked at the International Association of Chiefs of Police from May 2011 to August 2015, where positions included Conference Manager and Administrative Assistant/Coordinator. Mairi earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University between 2005 and 2010.