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.
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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