Tamela Blalock

Tamela Blalock, MBA, CAE, CMP, DES, serves as Vice President of Cooperative Relations at the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International since January 2020. Additionally, Tamela is a CHIEF Member, contributing to a private network for women leaders. As Principal at Blalock Consulting, Tamela specializes in Governance Consulting, Equality/Diversity/Inclusion Strategy, and Revenue Generation. Tamela's previous roles include Executive Director of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, Director at Interel, and Senior Director of Membership Services at the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, where significant advancements in data management and market analysis were achieved. Tamela also held positions at SmithBucklin, Team San Jose, George Washington University, and the Washington Redskins, showcasing a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development. Educational qualifications include a BS in Marketing from Georgetown University, an MBA in Tourism Administration from The George Washington University, and a Paralegal Certificate from Georgetown University.