Atlanta Board Of Directors

We are excited to welcome our WIPA Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Atlanta will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT

Matt Mitchell
Mitchell Event Planning

VICE PRESIDENT

Martin Collins
BOLD Catering & Design

TREASURER

John Thomas
Button It Up

SECRETARY

Dawn Tibbles
Simply irresisTIBBLE Weddings and Events

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Jordan Xu
Emily Jordan Events

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Jan Levie
Handy Entertainment

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION

Shelly Danz
Atlanta Party Connection

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Kirsten Palladino
Equally Wed | Equally Wed Pro

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Mandy Hanlon
Thompson Buckhead

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Carter Speidel
EastCoast Entertainment

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

Hannah Greenblat
Talk of the Town Catering and Special Events

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP

Banu Gatto
Atlanta Style Weddings Magazine

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

VACANT

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: MEMBERSHIP

VACANT

Upcoming Atlanta Events

Join WIPA Atlanta for our Enlightened Elegance: A Summer Celebration Event!

We will welcome guest speaker, Brian Green, at the new Signia Hotel located in Downtown Atlanta. The celebration will take place on August 7, 2024 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Tickets will go live on Monday, June 24th.

During this Summer Celebration, Brian’s topic, Emotional Intelligence: Harnessing Emotions for Effective Business Leadership, will leave guests with the following takeaways:

  • Understanding EI and exploring the four components of EI to enhance their leadership capabilities and organizational dynamics
  • Developing self-awareness & self-management techniques to manage emotions effectively while fostering better self-control and decision-making
  • Cultivating social awareness and relationship management by building meaningful connections, enhancing communication, and resolving team conflicts
  • Applying EI in leadership and organizational culture by creating an EI-friendly environment, promoting EI among team members, and creating a more cohesive and productive workplace

Members will enjoy a discounted rate of $75. Our Non-Member guests can take advantage of a discounted rate of $110 (6/24 – 7/10). After the discounted period, the Non-Member rate will increase to $125.

Please note, registration will close July 31

Register now to learn, network, and grow. We look forward to welcoming you!

A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors:

Venue/Beverage/Catering – Signia Hotel
Entertainment/Lighting – Ballroom Blitz
Floral/Decor – Le Fleur Regine
Photography/Videography/Photobooth – Complete Weddings + Events
Stationery – Robbin’s Nest Design Studio
Linens – I Do Linens
Planner – Yours Truly Events
Media Sponsor – Atlanta Style Weddings Magazine
Live Event/Wedding Painter – Gab’s Imagination
A/V – Orchestrated Audiovisual & Production Services (OAV)
Rentals/Staging/Drapes – Quest Rentals
Dessert Chocolates – 3D Confectionery

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