We build leaders who transform industries.
From disruption comes opportunity. At this very moment, the convenience industry is rich with possibility. The key to success? Leaders who can forge this new path. Informed, confident, and nuanced leaders are the best asset an organization can have. NACS Executive Education has partnered with world-class, Ivy League Institutions — boasting some of the best educators in the world — to provide exclusive training to shape the forward-thinking, determined leaders who will illuminate and seize the opportunities of tomorrow.
The NACS Executive Education series is the only comprehensive, multi-discipline industry curricula that offers customized, Ivy League training exclusively for senior convenience management. When it comes to transformative learning for the top-most sector of the convenience channel, NACS brings 60 years of industry experience and the global network to deliver an unparalleled, prized education experience.
The NACS Master of Convenience designation acknowledges the leaders from around the globe who have invested in their personal leadership development and attended 3 or more NACS Executive Education programs.
Each immersive program is designed to actualize potential. Which will you and your team attend?
NACS Executive Leadership Program at Cornell
The Leadership Executive Program is designed for mid- to senior-level retail management preparing to take on key leadership roles in retail companies.
Aug 02-06, 2026 | Ithaca, NY
NACS Financial Leadership Program at Wharton
The NACS Financial Leadership Program at Wharton is designed for high-potential convenience leaders who have been challenged by their companies to expand their financial insights and, in turn, provide greater value to their organizations.
Jul 12-17, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA
NACS Innovation Leadership Program at MIT
Building on MIT’s prestigious reputation and innovative culture, this program combines research-based management frameworks with practical hands-on experiences, and offers networking opportunities for top-tier convenience industry leaders.
Nov 01-06, 2026 | Cambridge, MA
NACS Marketing Leadership Program at Kellogg
Organizations that focus on their brand and how their customers experience it consistently outperform the competition. This program is designed to enhance understanding of customers and how to engage them across marketing disciplines.
Jul 19-24, 2026 | Evanston, IL
NACS Women’s Leadership Program at Yale
Women face unique challenges in the workplace, and they also add unique value and perspective. Participants from retailer and supplier companies are invited to exchange ideas with a peer group of experienced and emerging women leaders who face similar challenges in their professional lives.
Nov 09-13, 2026 | New Haven, CT
Brandi Mauro
Program Manager, Executive Education
NACS
(703) 518-4223
Brandi Mauro combines her project management expertise with a passion for building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for growth. She leads the development and execution of NACS education programs, including five Executive Education programs, the HR Forum, and the Food Safety Forum, and supports educational programming for the NACS Show. She oversees program design, production, and delivery, while cultivating strategic partnerships that enhance key events and create meaningful experiences for attendees.
In her free time, she enjoys family time with her husband, Chris, and their three active boys, Alex, Sam, and Teddy.
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The NACS Master of Convenience designation acknowledges the hard work and investment NACS members have made in their personal leadership development. It is awarded to convenience retailers who have attended 3 or more of the 5 NACS Executive Education programs. For questions, contact Brandi Mauro, NACS Education Program Manager at (703) 518-4223.
