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title: "Meetings and Expositions Professionals Advisory Council"
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published_at: "2026-06-03T15:46:42+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-11-04T22:39:18+00:00"
url: "https://www.asaecenter.org/community/volunteer-opportunities/meetings-and-expositions-professionals-advisory-council/"
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excerpt: "Enhancing the knowledge and best practices of individuals involved in association meetings and expositions."
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  - "Meetings / Events"
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The Meetings & Expositions Professionals Advisory Council provides guidance and recommends content to ASAE members and the association community, while enhancing the knowledge and best practices of individuals involved in association meetings and expositions. The council collaborates with professionals across the supply chain to shape and plan for the future of the industry.

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- Krista LeZotte Member Sr Dir, Conv & Meetings American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Markeya Martin Member Senior Manager Education & Events National Alliance for Care at Home
- Aaron Mayo Member Vice President, Group Sales Loews Hotels & Co
- Edward McMurray, MBA, JD Member Managing Attorney Association Law Group LLC
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