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OSAP Q1 2026 Educational Luncheon Meeting: Communicating with Clarity in a Hybrid World

Improve your communication skills alongside your OSAP peers

Friday, March 6, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EST)

Register now for OSAP's first in-person event of the year!

Hybrid work has changed not just where we work, but also how communication lands. In this fast-paced session, members will explore how to communicate more clearly, consistently and intentionally in hybrid environments—both within their organizations and across stakeholder groups.

Participants will learn how to match messages to the right communication vehicles (email, virtual meetings, in-person conversations and informal channels) to reduce confusion, increase engagement and save time. The session will also focus on intentional communication strategies that help build connection and trust when informal, in-person moments are not guaranteed. Members will leave with practical guidance they can immediately apply to support stronger communication, alignment and relationships within their organizations.

Event Schedule: 

  • Registration & Networking: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
  • Luncheon & Keynote: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. (Terrace Ballroom, second floor)
  • Venue Tour: 1:30 p.m. 

A virtual deep-dive seminar will also be held March 18, 2026 on zoom from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Get the lowest price by purchasing the bundled registration now.

Lunch Only Pricing:

  • Member luncheon: $65
  • Life member/Retiree luncheon: $35 
  • Association professional guest luncheon: $39 
  • Non-member luncheon: $80

Bundle Pricing (Includes Luncheon and Virtual Seminar on March 18):

  • Member luncheon and virtual seminar: $80 
  • Non-member luncheon and virtual seminar: $140

Virtual Seminar (March 18) Only:

  • Member: $75
  • Non-member: $100


This session has been submitted to ASAE for 2.5 continuing education credits.

The in-person event counts as 1 credit, and the virtual seminar counts as 1.5 credits.

Jack R. Advent , CAE
Jack R. Advent , CAE Retired Retired
Pam Austin
Pam Austin Director of Outreach & Special Events Builders Exchange of Central Ohio
Brenda Kay Baker
Brenda Kay Baker Sales Manager Destination Dayton
Thomas A. Balzer, MBA, CAE
Thomas A. Balzer, MBA, CAE President & CEO Ohio Trucking Association
Donna M Banks
Donna M Banks Manager Member Services Glass Manufacturing Industry Council
Emily Bell
Emily Bell Sales Manager Experience Columbus
Sue Bellan , CMP, CTA
Sue Bellan , CMP, CTA Director of Sales & Marketing The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Bradie Berry
Bradie Berry Vice President Ohio Trucking Association
Abbey Border
Abbey Border Sales Support Manager Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center
Dakota Brown
Dakota Brown Experience Columbus
Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE
Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE President & CEO Ohio Society of Association Professionals
Lissa Cleary
Lissa Cleary Relationship Manager Destination Toledo
Christina Combs CMP
Christina Combs CMP Senior Sales Manager Dayton Convention Center
Sean Cooper
Sean Cooper Director of Membership & Services Builders Exchange of Central Ohio
Samantha DeLeon
Samantha DeLeon Sales Manager Embassy Suites Dublin
Patricia DePuy
Patricia DePuy Picture America Event Photographers
Randy DePuy
Randy DePuy Photographer Picture America Event Photographers
Christina Deroshia
Christina Deroshia Senior Sales and Catering Manager InterContinental Cleveland
Karen Diehl , CTA
Karen Diehl , CTA Senior Sales Manager Marriott Columbus Northwest
Jodie Engle
Jodie Engle
Victoria Gresh, CAE
Victoria Gresh, CAE Vice President, Association Operations Government Advantage Group
George L. Gugle
George L. Gugle Independent Payments Consultant i3 Merchant Solutions
Melanie Harrison
Melanie Harrison Sales Manager Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center
Kyle A Haulk
Kyle A Haulk Sales Consultant Vitria on the Square
Christopher Henney , CAE
Christopher Henney , CAE Executive Director Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Kara Howson
Kara Howson Business Development Manager The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Denise Ison-Miller , CAE
Denise Ison-Miller , CAE Director, B2B Relationships The Ohio Society of CPAs
Patrick A. Jacomet
Patrick A. Jacomet Executive Director Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association
Natalie Johns
Natalie Johns Kane Learning
Leslianne Lake
Leslianne Lake Sales Manager Visit Canton
Annette Linn
Annette Linn Director of Sales Indus Hotels
Tyler Lovelace
Tyler Lovelace Product Quality Specialist Novi AMS
Prianka Malhotra
Prianka Malhotra Sales Manager Hyatt Regency Columbus
Kimberly McConville , CAE
Kimberly McConville , CAE Executive Director Ohio Beverage Association
Jessica McKinney
Jessica McKinney Director of Membership and Operations Building Industry Association of Central Ohio
Timothy R McNichols
Timothy R McNichols Executive Director, Partnerships Gallagher
Jon Melchi
Jon Melchi President & CEO American Lighting Association
Emma Melter
Emma Melter Group Accounts Manager Shores & Islands Ohio
Molly R. Minnick
Molly R. Minnick Catering & Sales Manager Dayton Convention Center
Diana Mourer
Diana Mourer Director of Sales Indus Hotels
Deborah Murphy
Deborah Murphy Director of Conference & Professional Development Builders Exchange of Central Ohio
Monica J. Occhetti
Monica J. Occhetti Member Relations & Programming Coordinator Ohio Society of Association Professionals
Mackenzie Piper
Mackenzie Piper Sales Manager Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
Jennifer M Pringle
Jennifer M Pringle Sales Manager Greater Columbus Convention Center/ASM Global
Jake Ross
Jake Ross The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Lisa M. Russell
Lisa M. Russell Kane Learning
Jamie Schafrath
Jamie Schafrath Vice President, Client Development & Engagement Bartha
Jennifer Schuckman
Jennifer Schuckman Sales Manager Great Wolf Lodge
Kerri Schultz
Kerri Schultz Director, State Associations Experience Columbus
Mandi Shirley
Mandi Shirley Sustainability and Environmental Programs Manager Ohio Poultry Association
Kelly Stover
Kelly Stover Director of Education Builders Exchange of Central Ohio
Andy C Vance , CAE
Andy C Vance , CAE Executive Director Vance Strategy Group
1 Other Registered Attendees

About the Speaker: Lisa Merz Russell

Lisa Merz Russell

With more than 20 years of learning and talent development experience, Lisa Merz Russell nurtures talent by focusing on the unique contributions leaders can make to grow their teams and the organization. She translates insights into meaningful outcomes by highlighting the intersection of learning, connection and strategic thinking. After growing up in northeast Ohio, Russell established her family and career in the Columbus area. She possesses a Master's Degree in Human Resources from The Ohio State University, and has demonstrated leadership abilities in progressive roles within internationally-known organizations, including Macy’s, L Brands, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works and Safelite Autoglass. Russell and her family love cooking together, trying new foods, traveling and spending time with their extended family. Connect with her
via email or her LinkedIn profile.

She has brought her talents to Kane Learning; a boutique consulting firm with expertise in team effectiveness, people leadership, human resources, communication and marketing. Kane Learning has nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies and small businesses on its client list, all of which benefit from custom-delivered solutions. 

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About the Property:
Get ready to lunch and learn with your peers at Vitria on the Square, located at 14 E 15th Ave in Columbus, Ohio, 43201. Vitria on the Square is one of Columbus' premier destinations to host your upcoming meeting, event or celebration at the historic intersection of 15th & High next to The Ohio State University.

To book an event at Vitria on the Square, contact Kyle Haulk, Sales Consultant at (814) 233-6665 or via email.

Parking: 

Parking is available at the Ohio Union South Garage, located at 1759 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210.

Off-street parking may be available as well.