MCI USA Association Solutions Welcomes Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses

Washington, DC, USA, June 6, 2023. MCI USA’s Association Solutions division is pleased to welcome the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses as a new full-service association management client. APHON provides leadership and expertise to pediatric hematology/oncology nurses by defining and promoting the highest standards of practice and care to the pediatric, adolescent, and young adult communities. Allison K. Summers, CAE, a global business expert and recognized association management professional, will serve as Executive Director.

“We are proud of the valuable work APHON does to provide training and community for pediatric hematology and oncology nurses,” said Janice Nuuhiwa, MSN RN NPD-BC CPHON, President,  APHON. “Our partnership with MCI USA is a strategic step towards growing our community, bringing our education and training to global audiences, and optimizing outcomes for more children, adolescent, and young adult patients.”

APHON is the professional organization for pediatric hematology/oncology nurses and other pediatric hematology/oncology healthcare professionals. Its members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, and their families. APHON’s programming includes the Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Program, core foundational curricula, and patient/family education tools.

“MCI USA will provide APHON with a full range of services, including access to global resources, strategic direction, excellent customer service, and sound accounting practices,” said Carrie Hartin, President, Association Solutions, MCI USA. “Allison K. Summers, CAE, brings the expertise and passion to lead our team to position APHON for a greater level of success and impact.”

Allison K. Summers, CAE, is a global business expert and recognized association management professional with 30-plus years of experience on the international stage working with ground-breaking industry leaders across six continents. Summers has served as the Executive Director for Zonta International and the Zonta Foundation for Women, and prior to that she was the Managing Director for Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE). As the host of the Disruptive CEO Nation Podcast, she has interviewed 200+ company founders, CEOs, and cutting-edge thinkers on topics ranging from advancements in tech to leading the new workforce. Summers is an international best-selling author of books such as Building Your Brand: Make Business Happen in a Global Economy and Connect to Influence. 

For nearly 30 years, MCI USA’s Association Solutions division has helped advance the goals of its mission-driven nonprofit clients. With more than 150 Association Solutions employees in its Chicago and Washington, DC, offices, MCI USA provides results-oriented experience and expertise in full-service nonprofit management, strategic planning, community building, creative services, accounting practices, technology solutions, event conceptualization, and more. MCI USA’s cause and research-based client partners include RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, Interstitial Cystitis Association, the Medical Library Association, the MSA Coalition, Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society and the RNA Society.