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Patricia Blake, FASAE, CAE

Heart Rhythm Society, CEO

Patricia Blake


As the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Blake leads the 7,500+ member professional society in its goal to end death and suffering due to heart rhythm disorders. Ms. Blake joined HRS in March 2019 and is privileged to continue to expand HRS’ position as the premier global resource for information on heart arrhythmias, which serves over 35,000 constituents across six continents. 

Patricia Blake began her association career as a meeting planner for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in Dearborn, Michigan. She relocated to Minneapolis to join the American Academy of Neurology where she ultimately served as the Deputy Executive Director. Pat and her family relocated again to Chicago to serve as the Executive Director for the Emergency Nurses Association. In 2002, she was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) a 15,000-member professional medical association.

Throughout her career, Pat’s deep understanding of organizational culture and small group dynamics has enabled her to work effectively with member leaders and staff to transform, build and grow each organization she has served both domestically and internationally. Her strong believe in collaboration, diversity and inclusion, customer service, volunteer relationships and patient focus has served as a cornerstone of her leadership. 

Ms. Blake served Chair of the American Society of Association Executive’s (ASAE) Board from 2019-2020, was a member of the ASAE Business Services Board, and was named an ASAE Fellow in 2013. Ms. Blake is a former Chair and an active member of the Key Professional Associations Committee (KPAC). She is a past Board member and Chair of the Association Forum of Chicagoland. Pat received the 2014-15 Association Forum Shapiro Award recipient, for Chief Staff Executive Achievement and is the 2022 recipient of the Association for Leadership Award for the Professional Society CEO.