I’m honored to serve as your President once again. Please take a moment to see our final International Board of Directors as well as each Chapter Board of Directors, which you can find on each chapter page of the website. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time.

Wishing you a great start to your New Year,
Meghan Ely, 2022 WIPA President

Complete List:

ATLANTA

President
Kathy Heilman
Whitlock Inn

Vice President
Jordan Xu
Emily Jordan Events

Secretary
Gloria Schulz
Gloria Schulz Events

Treasurer
Hester Parks
Park Avenue Events

Immediate Past President
Gillian Marto
Events of a Lifetime

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Matt Mitchell
Mitchell Event Planning

Director Of Education
Irene Tyndale
Irene Tyndale Weddings & Events

Director Of Membership
Doug Vincent
Bouquet Blooms

Director Of Membership Retention
Topher Taylor
Radial Entertainment

Director Of Programs
Julie Coffin
Unique Floral Expressions

CHICAGO

President
Abby McKinney
Abby McKinney Events

Vice President
Katherine Brown
Clover Events

Secretary
Stephanie Cook
The Creative Planners

Treasurer
David Calzaretta
Magnificent Events

Immediate Past President
Lauren Carter
Curate Plan Style

Director Of Communications
Erin Martin
ECBG Studio

Director Of Community Outreach
Andrew Weeks
Andrew Weeks Photography

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Rupali Amin
Navy Pier

Director Of Education
Dennis Lee
Dennis Lee Photography

Director Of Membership
Cyndi Roppolo Rosenberg
Kehoe Designs

Director Of Membership Retention
Sheehan Fisher
Dovetail Experience

Director Of Programs
Alexis Alvarez
Burst Event Co.

Director Of Sponsor Relations
Brent Rolland
Fig Media

At Large (Gov Relations)
Ali Phillips
Engaging Events by Ali

At Large (Membership)
Natalie Madonia-DeRoss
Galleria Marchetti

COLORADO

President
Leorah Young
Sheraton DD

Vice President
Dana Wield
Mannequin The Band

Secretary
Ashley Cunningham
Colorado Party Rentals

Treasurer
Mike Bradley
Visualanties

Director Of Communications
Kendra Edwards
Event Rents

Director Of Communications
Bonnie Sen
Bonnie Sen Photography

Director Of Community Outreach
Ali Horner
Ali and Garrett Photographers

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Jenna Jaeger
Revel and Roots

Director Of Membership
Cristy   Fernandez
Lucky Onion

Director Of Membership Retention
Carter  Rose
Carter Rose Weddings

Director Of Sponsor Relations
Dan’elle Sanger
Max and Livie

Director Of Programs
Jessica Gillespie
White Birch Weddings

At Large
Jerry Barnett
Moments Notice

DALLAS

President
Jacqueline Hill
Jacqueline Events & Design

Vice President
Jordan Fatheree
The Garden Gate

Secretary
Sara Greiner
Ideaction Consulting

Treasurer
Sam Riseborough
Jordan Kahn Music Company

Immediate Past President
Mary Wright Shaw
Diamond Affairs

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Tracy Autem
Tracy Autem Photography

Director Of Community Service
Crystal Frasier

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Lance Panton
My DFW DJ

Director Of Education
Scott Michaels
Stratosphere Band

Director Of Membership
Nate Nelson
LeForce Entertainment

Director Of Membership Retention
Kerrie Smith
A Stylish Soiree

Director Of Programs
Lauren Eck
Wolfgang Puck Catering

At Large
Abby Rodriguez
Warwick Melrose – Dallas

IRELAND

President
Tara Fay
Tara Fay Events

Vice President
Michelle McDermott
MC Events

Secretary
Declan Connolly
DM Connolly

Treasurer
Lindsay Moynagh
House of Hannah

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Suzanne Brady
Cove Cake

Director Of Community Service
Ronan Hanrahan
Caterhire Limerick

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Bruce Russell
Bruce Russell Events

Director Of Education
Laura McGinn
The Merrion Hotel

Director Of Membership
Kate Deegan
Coordination Made Easy

Director Of Membership Retention
Sinead Monahan
Mount Juliet

Director Of Programs
Noreen Cassidy
Pavilion Marquees

Director Of Marketing
Michael Toman
Story of Eve

At large
Romy McAuley
A Beautiful Ceremony

At large
Darragh O’Dea
Darragh O’Dea DJ

At large
Mark Grehan
The Garden

LAS VEGAS

President
Lydia Pierce
Red Rock Hotel

Vice President
Tara Federico
Scheme Events

Secretary
Jamie Yacksyzn
Jamie Y Photography

Treasurer
McKenzi Taylor
Cactus Collective Weddings

Immediate Past President
Amelia Cooper
Amelia C & Co

Director Of Communications
Roshanda Taylor
Of the Desert Floral

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Marcella Nelson
Marcella Photography

Director Of Community Service
Brenda Geler
Infinite Event Design

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Ricardo Gudino
Caked Las Vegas

Director Of Education
Emily Grace Julaton
Emily Grace Events

Director Of Membership
Brandalyn McNeill
McNeill Events

Director Of Membership Retention
Desi Wojtowicz
Desirable Events by Desi

Director Of Programs
Jenny Chahoud
Events by Jenny

Director Of Sponsorship
Jessica Ruddy
Modern Vintage Rentals

At Large
Grace Song
Charis Events and Design

NEBRASKA

President
Kate Rudloff
A Final Take Films

Vice President
Jesse Swanson
Chaos Productions

Secretary
Missy McFadden
Attitude on Food

Treasurer
Britney McLaughlin
A View Venues

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Ashley Nicole Dickes
Ashley Nicole Creative

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Karen Vice
Fancy Plants Flowers

Director Of Education
Gabi Hughes
Cottonwood Hotel

Director Of Membership
Kelly LaFleur
K. LaFleur Films

Director Of Programs
Rachel Wortmann
Rachel J. Events

NEW YORK

President
Phil Van Nostrand
PhilipVN Photography

Vice President
Maya Jain
Tyrian Purple

Secretary
Jonathan Lemon
JC Lemon Photography

Treasurer
Michael Stelluti
Smith Party Rentals

Immediate Past President
Daniela Grafman
Vision Event Co

Director Of Communications
Ben Chuchinsky
Café Wha Entertainment

Director Of Social Media Marketing
Nina Dolin
Ritz Carlton NoMad

Director Of Community Outreach
Amy Genao
Amy Anaiz Photography

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Deliece Knights
Dhalia Events

Director Of Education
Jeanenne LaBella
LaBella Planners

Director Of Membership
Tanya Pushkine
The Vow Whisperer

Director Of Membership Retention
Alessandra Cassalino
LexAligner

Director Of Programs
Elizabeth Beskin
5th Ave Digital

At Large (Programs)
Adam Leffel
Adam Leffel Productions

NEW ORLEANS & GULF SOUTH

President
Michelle Norwood
Michelle Norwood Events

Secretary
Chad Clements
Dat Band

Immediate Past President
Stephanie Baker
Lush Magnolia

PHOENIX

President
Tasha Miller
Meant2Be Events

Vice President
Brycen Zolnick
DJ Breezy

Secretary
Alison Altmaier
BBJ Linen | La Tavola Linen

Treasurer
Leslie Lejcar
Leslie Ann Photography

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Lauren Hamelin
Lauren Yvonne Designs

Director Of Membership
Shelby Hardy
Your Jubilee

Director Of Programs
Julie DeFrancisco
Event Rents

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Coy Galloway
Kilt Rental USA

Director Of Membership Retention
Eric Cheroske
Got You Covered Entertainment

Director Of Community Service
Deidre Lynn Laskoskie
dei-zinz fresh studio

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

President
Kristen Seaholm
The KS Experience

Vice President
Crystal Lequang
Amazáe Events

Secretary
Catie Watkins
Catherine Leanne Photography

Treasurer
Misti Layne
Images by Misti Layne

Immediate Past President
Cindy Danbom
Bella Notte Events

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Chanda Daniels
A Monique Affair

Director Of Education
Diana Cardenas
Napa Valley Linens

Director Of Membership
Jerry Schultz
Shultz Entertainment Experience

Director Of Membership Retention
Cherry Levin
Frances Lane

Director Of Programs
Laura Brezel
O’ Frabjous Day

Director Of Marketing
Tyler Huffman
Cage & Aquarium

SEATTLE

President
Rebecca Grant
New Creations Weddings

Vice President
Mallory Bailey
CORT Party Rental

Secretary
Marni Ness
Pedersen’s Event Rentals

Treasurer
Reese Rowe
Shooby Doo Catering

Immediate Past President
BreeAnn Gale
Pink Blossom Events

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Clea Hersperger
Crimson Haze Event Lighting

Director Of Community Service
Anne Timss
Anne Timss Makeup & Hair

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Jenn Tai
Jenn Tai & Co

Director Of Education
Barbie Hull
Barbie Hull Photography

Director Of Membership
Amy Soper
Amy Soper Photography

Director Of Membership Retention
Alison Herber
J. Hilburn Custom Menswear

Director Of Programs
BreeAnn Gale
Pink Blossom Events

At Large
David Schwartz
Orion Entertainment

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

President
Eric Acuña-Bagshaw
Friar Tux

Vice President
Tracy Evans-Bowles
Flawless Wedding & Events

Secretary
Sandy  Shannon
Roseville Designs

Treasurer
Sonja Rakicevic
Miki & Sonja

Immediate Past President
Renee  Dalo
Moxie Bright Events

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Julie Harris Fisher
Julie Harris Designs

At Large (Marketing & Communications)
Kaiel Jackson
Shore & Wave

Director Of Community Service
Christina Domino
Sky Links Golf Course

Director Of Education
Jasmine Clouser
Couture Cakery

Director Of Membership
Erika Bowers
Erika’s Elegance Wedding & Events

Director Of Membership Retention
Holly Gray
Anything But Gray Events

Director Of Programs
Jessica Gonzalez
Amethyst Event Productions

Director Of Sponsorship
Tara Bre
BreLuxe

UTAH

President
Cooper Brown
One Above Entertainment

Vice President
Mike Tobian
Utah Live Bands

Secretary
Jenner Lehr
Ann Elizabeth Print Studio

Treasurer
Kaitlin Findlay
Barline Media

Immediate Past President
Chris Lavoie
Silver Summit Events

Director Of Marketing & Communications
Sarah Baltz
Sparkle Photography

Director Of Community Service
Mikey Smith
Clementine Photo Booths

Director Of Diversity & Inclusion
Mark Miller
Copa Bar Service

Director Of Education
Breanna White
Breanna White Photography

Director Of Membership
Reese Stockman
Beauty by Reese

Director Of Membership Retention
Russ Powell
Powell Weddings & Events

Director Of Programs
LeAnne Brandenburg
River Bottoms Ranch

At Large (Programs)
Sarah Ferrin
Auberge Resorts

Director Of Sponsorship
Tonya Hoopes
Hoopes Events

At Large (Membership)
Jenya Norman
Norman Weddings & Events

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