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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