A Message From Our President: Our Vision for the Year Ahead

Dear AMA Pittsburgh Members, Partners, and Friends,

As I begin my term as President of AMA Pittsburgh, I’m filled with both gratitude and excitement. Gratitude for the work of our volunteers, partners, and members who have built this chapter into what it is today — and excitement for what we will achieve together in the year ahead.

Our vision is clear: to make AMA Pittsburgh indispensable to every marketer’s career journey from being a student to achieving a well deserved retirement. That means ensuring that being part of this community is seen not as a “nice-to-have,” but as an essential step for growth, connection, and leadership in our profession. 

We intend to create real opportunities for momentum in marketing careers in the Pittsburgh region, as well as elevate the profession as both the voice and vehicle for advancing the region’s marketing ecosystem, fostering collaboration, and setting the standard for excellence.

To get there, we’ve set our sights on three aspirations that will guide everything we do:

1. Relevance – We will elevate AMA Pittsburgh’s presence and credibility in the region so that our members, volunteers, and partners are proud to be associated with us. Whether through high-profile partnerships, thought leadership, or celebrating our members’ successes, we want AMA to be a badge of excellence in marketing.

2. Value – We will ensure that every member feels their investment of time and resources is paying dividends. From enhanced onboarding and a richer first-year experience to growing our mentorship program and launching new career-building resources, our goal is to make membership the best professional investment you can make.

3. Reach – We will grow our community by increasing awareness of AMA Pittsburgh across the region’s marketing ecosystem. Through fresh event formats, strategic partnerships, and a stronger digital presence, we’ll connect with more marketers than ever before — and invite them to be part of our story.

We can’t do this without you. Your voice, your ideas, and your participation will shape the future of AMA Pittsburgh. Whether you’re attending your first event, volunteering, joining our mentorship program, or bringing a colleague into the community, you’re helping us build something bigger than any one of us.

I’m honored to lead alongside an incredible board and volunteer team — and I’m looking forward to building momentum with all of you.

Let’s make it happen!

Sincerely,
Christopher Bevel
President, AMA Pittsburgh

For more information on membership, please contact us at recruitment@amapittsburgh.org.

Or chat with our membership committee!