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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Barry Schieferstein, CAE, CMP FellowChairChief Operating OfficerThe American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Emily StephensVice ChairDirector of Meetings and EventsInternational Coaching Federation
Sara Stehle, CAE, CMPImmediate Past ChairOwner and Independent Planner
Lori AdlesickMemberVP Industry Relations & Special EventsChoose Chicago
Ann ArnoldMemberMarriott Global SalesMarriott International HQ- Michelle BurtonMemberDirector of Program OperationsComputer Science Teachers Association
Jake CarterMemberDirector of Production, We & GoliathWe & Goliath- Brian Chung, CMPMemberDirector of Mid-Atlantic SalesVisit Baltimore
Russell CrutcherMemberEvents DirectorOnline Lenders Alliance
Robyn Davis, CPTD CEMMemberTrade Show Trainer/ConsultantExhibitors WINH LLC
Lori Granich, CAEMemberSenior Director Lifelong Learning and Meeting OperationsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Bonnie GreenspanMemberGlobal Director, AmericasHyatt Hotels Corporation
Natalie Hinman, CAE, CMPMemberFounder & Principal AdvisorStrategic Operations Advisors & Resources, LLC
Joy Kang, CEM CED CMPMemberAssociate Director of SalesMarina Bay Sands Pte Ltd
Krista LeZotteMemberSr Dir, Conv & MeetingsAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Markeya MartinMemberSenior Manager Education & EventsNational Alliance for Care at Home- Aaron MayoMemberVice President, Group SalesLoews Hotels & Co
Edward McMurray, MBA, JDMemberManaging AttorneyAssociation Law Group LLC
Sally Noona, CMPMemberDirector of Convention Sales & MarketingVirginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
Emilie Perkins, CAEMemberVice President of Client & Conference ServicesRaybourn Group International, Inc.- Melissa Place, CAE, CMP, MBAMemberDirector of Meetings & EventsSolid Waste Association of North America
- Robin SchlesingerMemberVice President Events & Member ServicesNational Association of Professional Employer Organizations
Garet TurnerMemberChief Executive OfficerArizona Pharmacy Association
Brooke Weldon, CAEMemberCEOWeldon Global LLC- Laura WerfelmannMemberDirector - Event ServicesSmithbucklin
- Alisha White, CAEMemberGlobal Sales DirectorMGM Resorts International
Lisette GarrityExecutive Staff LiaisonVice President of MeetingASAE: The Center for Association Leadership- Vikki SaraPrimary Staff LiaisonSenior Program Manager, Meeting Operations and EngagementASAE: The Center for Association Leadership