Manuel has served associations and non-profits for more than twenty-five years. He builds brand strategies for associations, creates marketing and development plans that drive engagement and sustainability, and leads sales and business development teams that drive revenue and profit growth for both clients and the organization. His approach to developing growth strategies ensures all new clients benefit from the same strategic approach to their business challenges as current client partners.

Manuel has seventeen years of experience in media and publishing, working for major media brands like COX and the Wall Street Journal in various leadership positions. Before joining Talley, he served as the Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Business Development for Association Headquarters, was the owner and Chief Consultant for Thrive Development, and worked as the President and CEO of CIPS Marketing Group, Inc., and Lee Central California Media. During his corporate career, Manuel also served in a variety of board, committee, and volunteer positions for non-profits around the country, including People for People, Artemis Domestic Violence Center, and CASA of Camden County.

Manuel Collazo received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and International Business and his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from SUNY New Paltz. He also completed coursework for his Doctorate of Management in Organizational Development and Transformational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.