Mary Beth Kiser, CAE | Executive Director

Mary Beth Kiser joined TPA as Executive Director in July 2022, following a 21-year career in association and nonprofit management. She brings years of professional experience to the role, including fundraising and business development, board and volunteer management, and program development. She earned her Certified Association Executive credentials in 2009 and the Texas Association of Nonprofits Certificate in Leadership and Management in 2014.

Since 2020 Mary Beth has served as an Account Executive with Strategic Association Management. In 2012 Mary Beth became the President and CEO of Beyond Batten Disease Foundation and has led the organization’s efforts to raise awareness and funds for research for a cure for juvenile Batten disease. In that role, she has driven strategic priorities and overseen all areas of the foundation’s operations. Before joining the foundation, Mary Beth served as the COO of Texas Land Title Association. Mary Beth is a graduate of the University of Texas and has lived in Austin with her family for over 30 years.