August 27, 2026


​On behalf of the ACCED-I Board of Directors, it is with heartfelt appreciation, we share that Karen Nedbal, ACCED-I Executive Director will be retiring after 13 years of dedicated leadership and service to our association. Karen’s last day with the association will be September 15, 2026. While we will certainly miss Karen, we wish her every happiness and success in her next chapter and thank her for her years of outstanding service. Following an extensive national search, the Board of Directors has selected Joslyn McGriff-Bensley as our new ACCED-I Executive Director to lead the association into its next chapter. Joslyn will begin on September 8, 2026, allowing for a one-week transition period to support continuity and ensure a smooth transfer of leadership. We’re looking forward to welcoming Joslyn to ACCED-I and are confident that this transition will bring continued growth and success for the association. 
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Sincerely,

Christina Patarino, CCEP, CMP
President, ACCED-I Board of Directors