John Adams

Chief Financial Officer

Center for Strategic & International Studies

John Adams has been named Chief Financial Officer at The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to deliver strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision-makers focused on global security and prosperity. Over the years, CSIS has grown into one of the largest and most respected institutions of its kind, with approximately 275 professionals addressing the evolving dynamics of international security worldwide. John is an accomplished senior financial executive with more than 20 years of experience leading large, complex finance organizations and major systems transformations in highly regulated, audit-intensive environments. Most recently, John served as Chief Financial Officer at Lincoln Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Jeanne Metzger

Vice President, Membership, Marketing & Analytics

Software & Information Industry Association

Jeanne Metzger has been named Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Analytics at the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), which is the voice for the specialized information industry. Its members provide data, content and information that power the global economy, inform financial markets, and connect learners and educators worldwide. SIIA advances the shared interests of the content, technology, and information sectors by protecting members' intellectual property, advocating for a legal and regulatory environment that supports industry growth, and serves as a trusted resource on emerging trends, technologies, and public policy. Jeanne is an accomplished association executive whose career has focused on building and leading membership, marketing, and engagement functions for mission-driven organizations. Prior to joining SIIA, Jeanne served as Vice President of Membership, Marketing and Communications at the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.

Rebekah Payne

Vice President, Marketing (Media & Channel Activation)

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Rebekah Payne has been named Vice President of Marketing (Media and Channel Activation) at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude). The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with founder Danny Thomas’ vision, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. This unwavering commitment has made ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, one of the top healthcare charities in the United States. Rebekah is a senior marketing and media executive with more than 12 years of experience leading teams and managing complex media portfolios. Prior to joining ALSAC/St. Jude, Rebekah served as Executive Media Director at VML.