Navigating the Rocky Shores of Global Expansion
Study
U.S. medical societies engage physicians outside the United States – as members, attendees, customers, and researchers. Yet, many lack the data and strategies needed to build sustainable, revenue-generating, and mission-driven international programs.
The Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) is partnering with Global Navigators, a global strategy consulting firm, on a collaborative effort to gather market intelligence on internationally-based physicians who engage with U.S. medical societies. The goal is to support informed outreach, engagement, and strategic planning that reflect the evolving global landscape.
About Us
Global Navigators is a management consulting firm supporting organizations with a range of management services, with a primary focus on strategy and growth. We help open doors through facilitated conversations, building relations, and developing strategies and implementation plans.
Collaboration, innovation, diplomacy, character, and empathy are central to our firm, which will help us advise, guide, and support you in shaping and implementing your long-term strategy.
Equity Brings Us Closer Together
We celebrate diversity and strive for equity every step of the way. As an immigrant and LGBT+ owned business, we foster engaging environments where we work and welcoming communities where we live. We are stronger by empowering others to be their authentic self.
Our Team
At the helm of Global Navigators is Jakub Konysz, supporting organizations with a range of management services with a primary focus on global strategy and long-term growth. Jakub brings a well-rounded expertise essential to organizational success rooted in nonprofit and corporate environments, with more than 20 years of progressive experience. Konysz holds an MBA degree from the George Washington University along with a master’s degree in communication from Missouri State University, and the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In addition, he holds the Institute of Organizational Management (IOM) credential from the United States Chamber of Commerce, and graduate certificates in conflict and dispute resolution and strategic management.
Most recently, Jakub led a global programs team at a large medical society in Washington, DC with a robust international presence. His prior experience centered around organizations such as the American Chemical Society and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), where he held senior positions in global development and communications. Prior, Jakub worked in the corporate sector for a global automotive financing company, an ad agency, and a chamber of commerce/CVB attracting 10 million visitors annually. Jakub used to teach public speaking at a large public university in the Midwest.
Jakub is passionate about minority and international issues, and has several years of volunteer experience with such organizations as the Washington English Center, where he taught English to immigrant communities; the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), where he led professional development for the Washington, DC IABC chapter; Destination DC, where he helped to attract international business to Washington, DC; and Gays and Lesbians in Association Management, a group he founded to build community among LGBT+ executives in the Washington, DC region. Jakub currently serves on the Board of Directors of Health Volunteers Overseas, which supports physicians in low-resourced regions. Jakub is also involved with the United States Chamber of Commerce IOM program.
Monica provides leadership and guidance in rigorous and reliable research initiatives for Global Navigators’ clients. Monica’s research career is broad and varied. She spent 25 years as President of Monalco, Inc., a Milwaukee based market research firm founded by her and continuing to operate under new ownership.
Monica then served as Managing Director of the ASAE Foundation and Chief Research Officer for ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership. While in this position she was the principal investigator, project manager, and survey designer of all of the cosponsored studies in the Decision to… series (Join, Volunteer, Give, and Learn).
She also co-authored all of the books in the series and 10 Lessons, based on the lessons learned after the 5-year follow-up study of Decision to Join. Monica brings extensive research design and management experience.
Erin is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies with a minor in Spanish. While completing her degree, she developed research and writing skills, as well as a robust understanding of global politics.
Upon graduation, Erin completed an internship at the International Rescue Committee, where she worked in career development for recently arrived refugees.
Most recently, Erin worked at an international foreign exchange organization where she supported host families and students to foster a more immersive, multicultural experience.
Additionally, Erin assisted with digital communications at an investment management firm, where she honed her social media and digital design skills.