IMI Association Executives Announces New Partnership with Lamaze International

RALEIGH, N.C. - June 9, 2025 - PRLog -- IMI Association Executives Inc. (IMI), a full-service association management company based in Raleigh, NC, is pleased to announce it has been selected by Lamaze International to provide association management services for the globally recognized nonprofit.

Lamaze International is recognized worldwide for its commitment to improving maternal and infant health through education and advocacy. The organization's mission is to advance safe and healthy pregnancy, birth, and early parenting through evidence-based education and advocacy. Its vision is to be the trusted global leader in ensuring all parents make confident and informed decisions with the support and resources to have safe, healthy births. The organization's transition to IMI comes as part of a strategic move to enhance operational excellence and better support its members, mission, and growth.

"We are thrilled to partner with IMI as we enter this next phase for Lamaze International," said Robin Shadle, newly appointed Executive Director. "Combining IMI's extensive experience and operational strength with the vibrant and dedicated Lamaze volunteers, together we are poised for growth. We're looking forward to elevating the impact of Lamaze education, expanding our community, and strengthening the support we provide to educators and families worldwide."

IMI's management of Lamaze International will focus on advancing the organization's strategic goals, supporting volunteer leaders, and expanding reach to new audiences. The collaboration will support Lamaze's continued delivery of trusted, evidence-based resources and programs.

"Lamaze International has long been a trusted name in childbirth education and advocacy," said Linda Owens, CAE, President of IMI Association Executives. "We are honored to work alongside their leadership and educators to further their mission and ensure continued success through strong governance, operational efficiency, and member service."

About IMI Association Executives

Since 1986, IMI Association Executives Inc. https://imiae.com/ has been helping associations meet their members' needs with a turnkey package of administrative, meeting and event planning services provided by a staff of experienced association management professionals. Located just minutes from downtown Raleigh, IMI Association Executives is the management choice for non-profit trade and professional associations that are local, state, regional, national, and international in scope.

About Lamaze International

Lamaze International is a nonprofit organization that promotes a natural, healthy, and safe approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting through evidence-based education and advocacy. With a global community of educators, Lamaze supports families with trusted information and empowers them to make confident, informed decisions. Learn more at www.lamaze.org.