I am actively involved in the event industry and have been a member in good standing
with the International Live Events Association for over 19 years.
I regularly volunteer my time and am an advocate of lifelong learning.
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
INTERNATIONAL LIVE EVENTS ASSOCIATION
International Board of Governors
Director | 2018-2021
International Committees
International Affinity Partner Program Taskforce - Chair | 2020-2021
International CSEP Exam Redevelopment - Subject Matter Expert | 2019-2020
International Certification Committee - Board Liaison | 2019-2020
International Nominating Committee Member | 2019-2020
International Education Portal Taskforce Member | 2018-2020
International Finance and Audit Committee Member | 2018-2019
International Education Council - Board Liaison | 2018-2019
ILEA Live Conference Content Committee Member | 2017-2018
International Certification Committee Member - Midwest Region | 2017-2018
ILEA Live Conference Content Committee Member | 2016-2017
International MarCom Committee - Western Region | 2016-2017
International Industry Engagement Committee Member | 2015-2016
International Education Council Member | 2014-2015
International Certification Committee Chair | 2012-2014
International Certification Committee Member | 2011-2012
Los Angeles Chapter, Board of Directors
Immediate Past President | 2010-2012
President | 2009-2010
President Elect | 2008-2009
Director of Marketing | 2007-2008
Vice President of Communications | 2005-2007
Director of Communications | 2003-2005
Los Angeles Chapter, Committees
Nominations Committee Member | 2017
Nominations Committee Member | 2014
Nominations Committee Chair | 2012
Nominations Committee Chair | 2011
Meet the Masters Speaker Logistics Chair | 2008
Annual Fundraiser Communications Chair | 2007
Annual Fundraiser Auction Co-Chair | 2006
Chapter Communications Committee Member | 2004
SPECIAL EVENTS MAGAZINE (AN INFORMA-CONNECT COMPANY)
Advisory Board | 2016 - 2023
The Special Event Show & Conference
Conference Ambassador - Long Beach, CA | 2017
Opening Night Celebration Committee - Los Angeles, CA | 2007
Customer Advisory Board | 2019 - 2020
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
THE SPECIAL EVENT
2020 | Las Vegas, NV | Invited Speaker: A Producer and a Designer...Let's Talk Galas
2020 | Las Vegas, NV | Invited Speaker: Theatre Lessons for the Event Industry
2017 | Long Beach, CA | Conference Ambassador/Opening General Session MC
2016 | Orlando, FL | Invited Speaker: The Global Question of Ethics
2015 | Anaheim, CA | Invited Speaker: CSEP Conversations
2014 | Nashville, TN | Invited Speaker: Finding the Fun in Fundraising
2014 | Nashville, TN | Invited Speaker: CSEP Conversations
2013 | Chicago, IL | Invited Speaker: Word to the Ys
2013 | Chicago, IL | Invited Speaker: Get Out of Your Own Backyard
2013 | Chicago, IL | Invited Speaker: Certified Special Event Professional Session
2012 | Tampa, FL | Invited Speaker: International Intrigue
2011 | Phoenix, AZ | Invited Speaker: Work on One's Self
2011 | Phoenix, AZ | Invited Speaker: Speed Pitching
CATERSOURCE | EVENT SOLUTIONS
2016 | Las Vegas, NV | Invited Speaker: Finding the Fun in Fundraising
2015 | Las Vegas, NV | Invited Speaker: Finding the Fun in Fundraising
ILEA LIVE
2014 | Seattle, WA | Invited Speaker: CSEP Conversations
2013 | Paradise Island, Bahamas | Invited Speaker: CSEP Conversations
EVENTS ASIA
2012 | Manila, Philippines | Invited Speaker: Putting the Fun in Fundraising
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA COLLINS SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT EVENT PLANNERS (ASEP)
2023 | Invited Speaker: Career Growth
2020 | Invited Speaker: Live in the Unexpected
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TISCH CENTER FOR HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
2012 | Guest Lecturer: Graduate Program Class - Sustainable Tourism
ILEA LOS ANGELES
2012 | Invited Speaker: Certified Special Event Professional
2008 | Invited Speaker: Novice Professionals
INDUSTRY PRO BONO WORK
Co‐Chair, SEARCH Cabaret Auction at The Special Event Show, Atlanta, GA | 2008
PGA TOUR | US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Corporate Hospitality Team Member for Pavilion 2010 at Pebble Beach Golf Links | 2010
WORLD PEACE ONE
Production Team Member, Post‐GRAMMY Awards Celebration and Recording at Jim Henson Studios | 2007
USA SWIMMING
Guest Services, United States Olympic Swimming Trials | 2004
