Kirsten Machi, CMP

Owner

Association Management Solutions (AMS)

Association Professional Organization

Original Join Date: 2022

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Professional Bio

Kirsten has over 30 years of experience in association management, with a focus on operations, meetings and events, legal and contracts, human resources and new business development. Kirsten started AMS in 1997 with her two business partners, Karen Moreland and Lisa Winkler. AMS is a 100% women owned boutique AMC based in the Silicon Valley.

In addition, Kirsten is dedicated to supporting young adults on their education and career paths and to encouraging young professionals to set big goals and create plans to achieve them. She is passionate about collaborating with and encouraging other women to create their own successful businesses.

Organization

Parent: Association Management Solutions (AMS)

39221 Paseo Padre Parkway Suite J Fremont, CA 94538

510-392-4899

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Education

San Jose State University n/a

Communications

Awards

2025 Association Executive of the Year

Volunteer Work

Seasonal Spectacular Planning Committee (committee member and former co-chair)

Membership Advisory Group (MAG)

AMC Retreat Planning Committee (former co-chair)

Awards Committee Co-Chair

ELEVATE Planning Committee

Membership Advisory Group (MAG) Vice Chair and Chair

Region

CSAE - Capital Region

Primary Service Offered to Associations

Professional Services - Association Management Company (AMC)