{"podcast":{"title":"Associations Thrive","slug":"associations-thrive-5756942","podcast_index_feed_id":5756942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/associations-thrive/","website_url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d7b8bee9-a4ea-4d53-9590-cb5dd05e76cf/AEgteUQAHsjBcEekDEHb6bJU.jpg","author":"Joanna Pineda","episode_count":182,"summary":"This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942"},"episode":{"title":"162. Eric Rossen, ED of NASP, on School Psychologist Shortages, Advocacy, and a Culture of Empowerment","slug":"162-eric-rossen-ed-of-nasp-on-school-psychologist-shortages-advocacy-and-a-culture-of-empowerment","published_at":"2025-11-06T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/162-eric-rossen-ed-of-nasp-on-school-psychologist-shortages-advocacy-and-a-culture-of-empowerment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942","url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f9dad30e-ecc8-4c75-a233-7dfe98933063.mp3","summary":"What happens when schools don’t have enough psychologists to meet student needs? And how can associations help their members thrive in such an environment? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Eric Rossen, Executive Director of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Eric discusses: How NASP represents over 24,000 school psychologists across the U.S., many of whom serve multiple schools due to a national shortage. The difference between school psychologists and school counselors, and why having both creates “force multipliers” for student success. NASP’s advocacy work around federal funding, including the fight to restore grant money that was being used to address workforce shortages. How NASP is addressing the mental health of its members, who often work in isolated environments, under high stress. Eric’s leadership journey from school psychologist to association executive, and how earning his CAE signaled a full embrace of his role as an association professional. His leadership style shift, from “doing” to empowering, and how he intentionally built trust when stepping into the Executive Director role. Why National School Psychology Week is more than recognition of school psychologists: it’s a tool for public awareness and appreciation of a critical profession. NASP’s upcoming 2026 convention in Chicago, expected to be its largest ever, with Dr. Miguel Cardona as the keynote speaker. How NASP is making its convention more expansive and impactful by welcoming affiliated organizations to host events under its umbrella, creating a “bigger tent” for school psychology. References: NASP Website NASP Annual Convention","meta_description":"What happens when schools don’t have enough psychologists to meet student needs? And how can associations help their members thrive in such an environment…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2182,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/associations-thrive-5756942/episodes/162-eric-rossen-ed-of-nasp-on-school-psychologist-shortages-advocacy-and-a-culture-of-empowerment/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/162-eric-rossen-ed-of-nasp-on-school-psychologist-shortages-advocacy-and-a-culture-of-empowerment.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}