S’Neta A. Benefield has served the association and nonprofit industry for over 20 years, working with complex and diverse organizations, including the National Sheriffs’ Association, the American Nurses Association, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the Professional Insurance Agents. Her expertise lies in optimizing board and volunteer engagement, enhancing organizational productivity, and increasing revenue for diverse nonprofits and associations.
S’Neta embodies all that it means to be a good global citizen. Her volunteer commitments range from local to national engagements to serving on the board of directors of the AmeriCorps Alumni DC Chapter, Athletes Without Borders, and Take Flight. S’Neta holds a B.A. concentrated in Asian studies, communication, and Japanese from Ball State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in nonprofit and association management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
S’Neta has been recognized as a distinguished association and nonprofit professional who demonstrates success in leadership roles and exhibits a solid commitment to the association management profession. She is a recipient of the Association Forum/USAE 2019 Forty Under 40® Award and the Association TRENDS 2022 Young & Aspiring honor. She is also an active member of the American Society of Association Executives, the Project Management Institute, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.