THE LIST
People. In. The Club.
In Club Ichi, we don't do things the normal way. We don't make lists that tag influencers so we can capture reach. We don't make lists full of prospects that we can cold call. We engage the people who want to engage with us and try to bring an air of playfulness and joy to everything we do. THE LIST is no different. We invited Club Ichi members to join the list, and these are the 49 intrepid Club members who raised their hands! We know them and you should too.
Welcome to THE LIST.
(in no particular order)
Tammy Fink
As the author of the WOW!Factor Book and a dynamic professional keynote speaker, I've spent over 30 years honing my craft in marketing and graphic design. My expertise lies in crafting exceptional Customer Experiences and Loyalty programs that set brands apart.
Julie Jackson
As President of DEVLINHAIR Production & Learning, a woman-owned business that holds profound significance to me, I bring over 20 years of expertise in the live event, production, and learning and performance industry.
Marisa Nebosky, CMP, M.S.
For 15+ years, I have been producing customer engagement for companies with the creation and execution of events, campaigns, and overall marketing strategies that receive praise and win industry awards.
Teodora Neeva
Accomplished marketer with 20+ years of experience creating and executing world-class and innovative B2B global events and field marketing programs for leading software companies/Fortune 200 and non-profits. Led and managed cross-functional global teams, agencies, partners and suppliers to deliver successful programs.
Joe Rivers
With a passion for experiential marketing and thought leadership in the events space, I bring a unique perspective to the table. From my early days as a brand activation manager and tour manager to being focused on business development and strategy/tactical marketing.
Heidi Hiller
As a the owner of Innovative Party Planners, I am always preparing for the unexpected. I have the innate ability to prepare and plan, not only for all the challenges we are juggling with clients and events, but with the challenges the pandemic forced the hospitality, travel and event industry into.
Wendy Porter
I am Wendy Porter, the Founder and Chief Events Officer of Wendy Porter Events, LLC, a certified small, woman-owned business enterprise (S/WBE) that specializes in amplifying brands through live, virtual, and hybrid event experiences.
Leanne Velky
Founded in 2015, Leanne Velky, Inc. specializes in providing white glove registration site build and support services to corporate clients, with a particular focus on crafting complex registration sites.
Megan Powers
My career has been primarily in technology (software), event/hospitality, and non-profit industries. I'm an experienced strategic marketer, writer, podcaster, event planner / manager / producer, technologist -- a Jill of many trades. A writer at my core. And very much a conversation stimulator.
Gabriella Robuccio
Excellent communicator and project manager who thrives on successfully executing long-term, multi-layered events from inception to completion.
Janice Cardinale VEMM
Heart-Centric Entrepreneur, Leader, Mentor, Wellness Advocate, Speaker, Writer, Human Sustainability Voice.
Founder of Event Minds Matter.
David T. Stevens
As a Co-Founder of Olympian Meeting a Wellness Consulting firm for Events, Meetings, and Conferences, I help clients create and execute impactful and memorable experiences that drive engagement, awareness, and revenue, while enhancing the well-being of attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff.
Dax Callner
With over 25 years of experience in strategy and planning, I help brands and agencies create and execute impactful and measurable marketing campaigns across all channels, with a focus on events and experiences.
Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition (EMMC)
Dr. Jess Garza, Ph.D., PMP, CMPC, LPC, NCC
I am the owner of Legacy Mindset a consulting business that helps individuals and organizations improve their performance skills and outcomes through biofeedback training and cognitive enhancement.
Katie Sacco, CMM, CMP
Event marketing professional with 20 years of client and in house event experience managing successful programs for Fortune 500 technology companies.
Wes Vanesek
Experienced Account Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and events industry. Skilled in Sales, Management, Software as a Service (SaaS) and Business Development.
Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, WMEP
Host of the "Events Demystified Podcast" and founder of Tree-Fan Events LLC, Fit Mindful Mavens, and Women BTS in Events (tech + prod), I bring over 20 years of experience as a Technical Producer and AV Production Manager.
Rob Dunn
Relationship-focused, revenue-driven, "not your typical" (per my clients) sales professional. I thrive on selling complex solutions to technical and non-technical clients, whether it is software or professional services.
Erica Hilgeman Moon
Experienced high tech business-to-business Marketing Leader. Solutions Marketing guru. Excel at simplifying complex technology concepts into customer benefit statements. Seasoned customer and event presenter. Trend spotter.
Rich Rodrigues
I talk...a lot. The only thing I might do more than talk is listen, which is why I got into sales. That guy at the party asking you a hundred questions about your hobbies and what makes them special to you? That's me.
Nicole R. Matthews, CSEP
I'm not a magician, but I am an event planner, which is the same thing.
Life's too short for boring parties and a passport that never gets used!
Melissa Biele, CMP
Results-driven leader with 20 years of experience in global experiential marketing. Highly adept at strategizing tactics, while building resources to increase brand awareness and sales pipeline worldwide.
Nelia (Martins) Nunes, CMP, CEM
I am an event consultant/strategist for companies who produce B2B events. After building a 24- year career in events up to 30k attendees, such as GDC and Black Hat, I now consult with companies to help them deliver successful B2B event experiences.
Jihan Donawa Gibson
14 years of event and meeting planning. I've done really awesome programs for amazing companies. Now I'm using my expertise to help fellow planners get sh*t done with phenomenal event management software - Swoogo.
Lisa Schulteis
Founder of Industry-Leading Virtual & Hybrid Event Business | International Speaker & Consultant Helping Companies Grow & Scale Using Events | Connecting Event Planners & Event Vendors on Our Online Marketplace Directory
Anca (Popa) Paduraru
Passionate about connecting sellers and buyers, demand and offer, challenge owners with solution providers - I create value by 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.
Tamar Beck
Tamar Beck is the CEO of Gleanin. WIth 15 years of event experience from individual project to portfolio management, which includes overall financial responsibility and management of sales, marketing, operations and finance.
Tess M. Vismale, CMP, DES
Event Rescuer – I am the superhero on the day of your event.
Hi, I’m Tess 👋🏿. #EventProfs call me to rescue their events at the ninth hour.
Early technology adopter in the Events space.
Michael Alexandre
As an Event Manager for North America at Adyen, my focus is on creating impactful marketing events that drive pipeline and that enhance our brand’s presence.
Rachel Stephan, DES, EWD
Hi there! I'm Rachel. Founder of Snöball. Since 2001, I've been on an exciting journey in the event industry, starting with advertising and moving into the heart of event marketing. There, I mastered all the ways to create a buzz and get the right people to events.
Felecia Fierro
At Acceldata, a pioneer in data observability, my leadership in field marketing has been instrumental in driving significant lead growth and enhancing campaign effectiveness. My strategic approach, aligning marketing initiatives with broader objectives, has delivered a notable increase in customer conversions and bolstered relationships through regional events.
Laura H. Vogel, CMP
With a 20-year background in event management, project management, stakeholder collaboration, and team leadership, I will ensure your organization's goals are met through the successful execution of event deliverables. Highlights include generating & influencing $65M in pipeline, increasing audience size by 20% YoY, and managing a $16M Events P&L.
Rebecca Carmody, CMP, CMM
As a results-oriented Event Marketer with extensive experience, I excel at crafting strategic and creative events that demonstrably align with organizational goals.
Amy Skubi
Global Events Lead for Boomi, a pioneer of cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), Boomi’s award-winning platform enables businesses to discover, manage, and orchestrate data while connecting applications, processes, and people for better, faster outcomes.
Sarah Meister
Sarah Meister is the visionary founder of SM Event Co and The EVENTrepreneur Network, two pioneering initiatives that have significantly impacted the event industry.
Debbie Garcia, CMP
CEO | Meetings Today Trendsetter | Women in Travel & Hospitality Game Changer | Eventex Influential Event Tech Pro | 🦋 Smart Woman Award Hall of Fame | Planner of the Year | NTC Tech Startup Finalist
A week after my release due to COVID-19 from a tech startup in the entertainment sector for event planners, I founded Virsitour.
Dallin Cooper
As an award-winning speaker, Dallin Cooper uses research-backed methods to help schools and organizations broaden their perspectives and develop emotional maturity to eliminate conflict and build relationships of trust.
Sarah Alvarez, CMP
As a seasoned Senior Event Marketing Manager with over two decades of experience, I excel in orchestrating impactful events that elevate brand visibility, cultivate leads, and bolster sales.
MK Granados
➡️ I believe in transformative brand experiences that spark curiosity, connection, and creativity.
➡️ I love exploring sponsorship and revenue opportunities for events that drive real value and results for brands.
➡️ I am on a mission to explore event technology that creates frictionless, immersive, and memorable experiences for attendees.
Isabel Burnham
Tenacious b2b marketing leader who thrives on developing innovative multi-channel campaigns to build communities, grow business, elevate customer experience and drive revenue.
Peggy H. Lamberton, CMP Emeritus
The 20+ years of experience managing on-site have prepared me to anticipate problems and avoid “hiccups.” Prior to this, I worked in hotels, in the banquets, restaurant, and rooms divisions.
Amanda DeCicco
I am a seasoned event marketer with 12+years of event experience in b2b tech companies, with a strong background in demand generating programs strategy and execution. I've managed the execution and marketing for booth sizes from table tops to 30x30 at events ranging from 100 to 60k attendees.
Jennifer Bell
You're not just planning a conference, convention, or special event -- you're creating an EXPERIENCE. With 25+ years of word-wrangling under my belt, I am passionate about creating high-impact copy that helps event marketers boost ticket sales, build buzz, and create a VIP experience for prospects, attendees, speakers, sponsors, and vendors.
Lenore McFerren
I am passionate about working hard for my clients! I have a Masters in Hospitality and Tourism from San Diego State. I "grew" up in the industry at the San Diego Convention Center as the Event Manager for citywide meetings for associations, non-profits, corporations, and government groups.
Tina Baylocq
In 2015, what started as a side gig evolved into my full-time role as the owner and principal consultant of an event agency that specializes in advising, organizing, and overseeing events for a wide range of companies, with a particular focus on creating outstanding sales experiences.
Nicole Paulsen
Extensive career in business-to-business marketing with respected industry leaders. Experienced in strategy, development, and execution of integrated marketing based on sales revenue targets.
Staci Blue
Highly skilled in innovative event marketing, I am driven by a passion for delivering data-driven results and implementing groundbreaking ideas, regardless of budget constraints. My unwavering determination to accomplish tasks effectively has enabled me to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.
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Eric Burns
Solving complex problems and delivering results – that’s my expertise. I’m eager to take on new projects, leveraging my skills and problem-solving abilities to untie the knots and drive success. I prioritize results over formality and welcome the opportunity to tackle intellectually robust challenges.
Tiffany James, CMP, DES, VEMM
I negotiate. I plan. I create. I project manage. I collaborate. I lead. I produce. Events are Life!
As a certified meetings professional (CMP), I possess a passion for creating memorable experiences that meet the objectives and expectations of my clients and their audiences.
Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CMP
#eventprof and #foodie with a relentless love of creating and executing experiences. Lover of travel, brunch, tradeshows, and pie.