I build and lead meetings and event programs that deliver measurable business results.
I’m a strategic events leader with experience directing approximately 1,100 events, including conferences, executive meetings, scientific programs, leadership events, and professional development programs. My work spans event strategy, operations, venue sourcing and contracting, attendee experience, education, technology, vendor management, and stakeholder leadership.
I operate at the intersection of strategy and execution—translating organizational objectives into meetings and experiences that are operationally sound, financially responsible, and meaningful for attendees.
My career spans corporate, association, government, scientific, and professional-education environments, giving me experience adapting event strategy and operations to diverse audiences, stakeholders, regulatory considerations, and business objectives.
Selected Impact
$750K+ SAVINGS
65 CONTRACTS
Negotiated 65 venue contracts in one year, delivering $750,000+ in documented savings while managing pricing, concessions, terms, and risk..
300+ Programs Annually
Led high-volume event and professional-development portfolios while balancing concurrent stakeholders, resources, instructors, vendors, and operations..
1,100+ Events
Directed conferences, scientific meetings, executive programs, leadership events, and professional-development experiences across multiple sectors..
Direct Reports & 30 Instructors
Team Leadership
Managed direct reports through hiring, development, performance management, and workload prioritization while leading 30 instructors..
Areas of Expertise
EVENT STRATEGY & PORTFOLIO LEADERSHIP
Strategic planning • portfolio management • experience design • measurement
SOURCING, CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT
Venue sourcing • contract negotiation • concessions • vendor and risk management
EVENT OPERATIONS
Registration • housing • logistics • production • budgets • attendee experience • event technology
EDUCATION & CONTENT
Professional development • certification • speaker management • adult learning • content strategy
STAKEHOLDER & TEAM LEADERSHIP
Executives • boards • government agencies • cross-functional teams • vendors • instructors