Beth Merin is NACD's vice president of marketing and member communications. She is responsible for the development and execution of NACD's marketing & branding strategy around membership, education, thought leadership, and credentials. Merin has over 20 years of experience in building brand value for a spectrum of organizations, including the International Franchise Association, AARP, and Discovery Communications, Inc. Merin holds a BBA in Marketing from Marshall University and an MLIS from Drexel University. She also holds a Specialization in Design Thinking and Innovation from the University of Virginia.