MACCA is proud to offer quality professional development events throughout the year, virtually and in person. MACCA Monthly Virtual sessions are free for members and $10 for non-members to participate.
Note: Special extended sessions that may offer clock hours may have a higher fee
Wins, Wisdom and What Works: A Networking Exchange Join colleagues for an interactive networking event focused on sharing best practices, client success stories, helpful resources and practical tools. Participants will engage in small group conversation, rotating groups throughout the session to meet new colleagues and hear a variety of perspectives. This event is designed to create a space for connection, peer learning and idea sharing. Whether you are looking to celebrate a recent win, learn what is working for others, or discover new strategies to bring back to your own practices, this session will offer an opportunity to connect and leave with actionable ideas.
From Survival To Strategy In today’s uncertain job market, many clients make career decisions from a place of urgency rather than strategy. In this session, participants will learn how to recognize when clients are operating in survival mode and use practical tools to help them regain stability, build confidence and agency, and move toward more intentional, fulfilling career paths. Facilitator Bio:
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Mary Chan is a senior operations executive, financial leader, and former entrepreneur whose career journey is rooted in resilience, reinvention, and grit. Once a struggling single mother navigating career setbacks and financial uncertainty, Mary rebuilt her life through determination, strategic risk-taking, and an unwavering belief in her potential. Today, Mary serves as a Regional Operations leader at Colliers, where she partners closely with senior leadership on P&L ownership, operational transformation, and market growth strategy. With a background spanning HR, operations, finance, and entrepreneurship, she has led teams through acquisitions, cultural integration, and large-scale operational change while maintaining a people-first leadership philosophy. Mary holds an MBA in Finance and certifications from Wharton and Wall Street Prep. Her story resonates deeply with women balancing ambition, family, and self-belief. On stage, Mary speaks candidly about overcoming self-doubt, redefining success after failure, and building executive confidence - proving that where you start does not determine how far you can go.