Clients of Going International have included (in alphabetical order):
ActionAid International American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) American College of Cardiology (ACC) American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
American College of Physicians (ACP) American Institute of Architects American Osteopathic Association (AOA) American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International Appraisal Institute
Association for Operations Manageement (APICS) Chicago Foundation for Women Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) Goodwill International Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) International Erosion Control Association (IECA) International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)
International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) International SPA Association (ISPA) National Emergency Number Association(NENA) Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Osteopathic International Alliance(OIA) Percussive Arts Society(PAS) Rockefeller Foundation Shanghai Women's Federation Society for International Gastroenterological and Endoscopy Associates (SIGNEA)
Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Volunteers of America (VOA)
What Some Past Clients have to say about the work of Bonnie Koenig
"Bonnie worked with ActionAid International as the lead consultant for a year assisting us in a project about developing alternative
future governance models and structures. We were lucky to have Bonnie help us. She is an expert of high level when it comes to governance matters! She proved an outstanding facilitator of very culturally mixed groups, with great listening skills, patience and clarity of thought. And her research was well focused and promptly and clearly reported. It will be a pleasure
to work with her again in the future." Ramesh Singh, Chief Executive, ActionAid International
"Your international knowledge and strategic approach has taken the Osteopathic International Alliance (OIA) from a concept to a functioning organization of organizations. The OIA is growing and evolving with your guidance.
Embarking into the international arena can be an overwhelming experience; thanks to your global acumen, the Steering Committee/Board of Directors was able to establish a healthy foundation."
Linda Mascheri, Executive Director, Osteopathic International Alliance
"Your assistance with the facilitation of discussions on strategic planning, governance, internationalization and diversity has
helped us develop decision making processes that have made ISA a more efficient and effective organization. Our volunteer leaders regularly
comment on your ability to keep us focused during sometimes, complex and challenging discussions."
Jim Skiera, Executive Director, International Society of Arboriculture
"I wanted to thank you on behalf of The IIA for the outstanding work you did in support of our strategic planning effort for improved global
support and service. In a short time you skillfully captured the essence and challenges of our organization, guided us through a number
of political hurdles, and facilitated a plan that EVERYONE is applauding. You truly are an expert in the global association arena."
Thomas M. Bohn,Vice President, Relationship Management,The Institute of Internal Auditors
"Your work with the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS to focus our efforts in the annual planning retreat was extremely helpful. Even the skeptics in our group were impressed by the way you quickly assessed our organization's unique culture and guided us through thoughtful analysis while maintaining the reality of working in a fast-paced global environment.
Your constant encouragement to strike that balance was so appreciated and helped us set an exciting course for continued growth; and your ability to engage a very demanding crowd was inspirational!"
Pam Shepard, Chief Operating Officer, the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your expert
facilitation of our NRP Global Implementation Task Force. You blew us away! You really kept the group focused and on track and laid the groundwork for a very productive meeting. Thanks for helping
us launch this important initiative with vigor and focus. Your guidance was invaluable." Wendy Simon, Director, Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Life Support Programs,
American Academy of Pediatrics
"On behalf of the College, I want to thank you for your guidance, your expertise, and your assistance as we worked through the development of our international strategy and approach. We particularly benefited
from your wisdom regarding the spectrum of international engagements and the implications for a professional membership association. As a
result, we are confident that we are on the right track with the alignment of our international engagements and strategy with our
objectives and mission." Beth Bush, Division Vice President, American Cardiology College
"Thank you very much for your great work with our International Committee. We were all very impressed with your talents of facilitator,
with your impressive knowledge of the international arena, and also with the way you've captured the culture of the Goodwill movement in such a short period of time." Patrick Daniere, Director, Membership Development, Goodwill Industries International
"I wanted to take this opportunity to personally congratulate you on your extraordinary work with the Committee on Strategic Planning. I believe that the draft of the strategic plan we were ultimately able to produce is topnotch....it was your vision, insights and stamina that helped make our ideas come to fruition. Your contributions are truly invaluable."
John Crosby, Executive Director, American Osteopathic Association
"On behalf of the officers, board and professional staff I wish to thank you for your expertise and facilitation skills you provided to our association in dealing with our global transition. Without your expert knowledge and guidance in the international arena we would never have reached consensus on our global goals and been able to move forward. Thank you for your extraordinary work in this very difficult arena of association management." Billilynne D. Keller, Executive Director, The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA)
"Your experience has been instrumental in guiding us through the maze of concerns that exist when trying to accommodate international members. You quickly grasped "where we were" re: going international and were able to customize a plan for us to meet our unique needs." Meg Tully, International Erosion Control Association
I wanted to express my deep appreciation for an excellent job on your study for the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) regarding its secretariat location...Your breadth of knowledge with regard to the multitude of issues facing an international association based in the U.S. was most significant in focusing the issues in a way that was manageable."
Margery B. Daniels, Executive Director, International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)
"Thank you so very much for your facilitation. As always, it was exactly on the money. Although our retreat for the first day was really successful, we needed your help to refocus on the realities of what needed to be done NOW with the Strategic Planning process. GREAT JOB." Bill McFarlin, Executive Director, International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE)
"Your talks to Shanghai NGOs were a resounding success! Not only were you able to explain the function and role of NGOs in the U.S. to a foreign group unfamiliar to American society, but you were able to focus on and address the unique issues of the audience. I'm sure every one went away from those sessions with a new understanding of how NGOs operate and their special place in society." Peter Cuthbert, U.S. Consulate, Shanghai, China
