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Shannon Hiss currently serves as an Assessment Advisor with the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). In her role, Shannon’s primary focus is advocacy and education for assessment professionals. She frequently consults with jurisdictions seeking to improve office operations and better align with IAAO’s 16 Technical Standards and industry practices. During her time with IAAO, […]

Kristin Crane joined IAAO in April 2023 as the Education Services Manager. When the role was later divided into two positions, she transitioned into the Conference Content Manager role, focusing exclusively on IAAO’s educational events and conferences. Kristin holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Emporia State University, a master’s in Education […]

Anita Lara, CMP is Senior Director of Meetings and Events and joined the organization in May 2021. Ms. Lara has spent 25 years in the Meetings industry, specifically working with associations.  Prior to meetings, Ms. Lara’s background included working in operations of the financial and legal industries. Ms. Lara earned her Certified Meeting Professional designation […]

Amy Rasmussen, RES, AAS, FIAAO is IAAO Executive Director and joined the organization on April 1, 2024. Ms. Rasmussen previously served as Chief Deputy Assessor for the Riverside County (Calif.) Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder’s Office and prior to that she was Chief Deputy Assessor for the Polk County (Iowa) Assessor’s Office. Ms. Rasmussen served on the IAAO […]