Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 4-5 p.m. ET
Speakers: Heather E. Saunders and Mark Allen
Moderator: Jehan "Gigi" Sutton

Description:
Join President Heather E. Saunders, and President-elect Mark Allen, for a brief overview of ACES’ strategic direction for 2026, moderated by Executive Director Gigi Sutton. Key goals and priorities set by the ACES Board of Directors will be highlighted, followed by an open Q&A. Attendees will gain a clear, high-level understanding of where ACES is headed in 2026 and how these priorities support the member experience.

Cost: Free for ACES members/$30 for nonmembers



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About the speakers:

Heather E. Saunders
President (2024-2026)

Heather E. Saunders (she/they/Mx.) is CEO and lead editor at Nova Arc Content Co., a content company specializing in the aerospace, defense, STEM, and medical sectors. She has more than 17 years of experience as a technical editor, writer, and proofreader. She also teaches on and writes about technical editing, conscious language, business and mentorship, and science communication. She is president of ACES: The Society for Editing and has served on the Executive Committee since 2017. You can find her at NovaArcContent.com and on most socials as @H_E_Saunders.

Mark Allen
President-elect (2024-2026)

Mark Allen is an editor, consultant, and teacher with 30 years of professional experience working with words. After a career on newspaper copy desks, he has spent 17 years as a freelance editor. He is president-elect of ACES: The Society for Editing and chair of the ACES Advocacy Advisory Committee. He has spoken about copy editing and word skills at conferences and at public and private workshops.

Jehan "Gigi" Sutton, MBA
Executive Director

Gigi Sutton is the executive director of ACES and resides in the Chicagoland area. With many years of experience managing various trade and professional associations throughout her career, Gigi is actively involved with organizations such as ASAE and the Association Forum Chicago. She is also the president of the Gilberts Town Center Homeowners Association. When she's not working or volunteering, Gigi enjoys reading, cooking, and especially traveling with her husband and daughter.