Kurland serves as the CEO of The Commission and provides leadership by supporting the organization's strategic mission, vision, and values. She manages relationships with like-minded organizations and oversees business development as well as The Commission’s programs, products, and services. She works directly with the Board of Commissioners, building its corps of volunteer and subject-matter experts who directly support and evaluate certification and related services. Prior to becoming CEO, Kurland served as the Commission’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) and was staff lead for the inaugural annual Symposium.
Kurland brings extensive experience to her position, having served as executive director of various organizations, including the Association of Medical Media, Office Business Center Association International, and the League of Professional System Administrators. In addition, she served as chapter services manager at the Risk & Insurance Management Society in New York City and Mid-West Regional Executive for the Risk Management Association in Philadelphia.
Kurland earned her ICE-CCP in 2021 and her CAE in 2008 and was also recognized as an Association TRENDS Young & Aspiring Association Professional in 2011. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Rutgers University – Camden and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Delaware. Kurland is a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, the American Society of Association Executives, the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives, and the AMC Institute (AMCi).
Personal Statement
Having worked for over 25 years with associations of all different types, I’ve learned that people are seeking professional development for themselves, and they also want to feel a sense of belonging to something bigger. The Commission is not a membership organization; we’re a certification body, and in that capacity, I think we bring much to the table in terms of common purpose and community. Our tradition and common history make The Commission stand out and underscore the opportunity to build awareness and professional pride in the practices of case management and disability management.