International Association of Exhibitions and Events Unveils 20 Under 30
November 2, 2016
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has selected this year’s honorees of its 20 Under 30 recognition program, which affords young professional exhibition organizer members who may not be supported by their companies the opportunity to attend Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held Dec. 6-8 in Anaheim, Calif.
This program provides industry and leadership education for professional growth in the exhibitions and events industry, and helps program honorees become better, more productive professionals. It is sponsored by the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and Austin Convention Center.
“We are privileged to sponsor the IAEE 20 under 30 recognition program,” said Tom Noonan, President & CEO of the Austin CVB. "We are thrilled to support the development of new initiatives that involve and engage emerging leaders within the industry. This focus in Austin and throughout the industry is critical to its proactive growth and continuing success.”
In addition to receiving a complimentary full registration to Expo! Expo! and lodging for three nights, honorees will be recognized throughout the annual meeting and formally at the IAEE Annual Networking Luncheon and Awards Presentation on Thursday, 8 December 2016
“The education and networking opportunities at Expo! Expo! are invaluable to all exhibitions and events professionals, regardless of where they are in their career,” said IAEE President & CEO David DuBois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA. “These up-and-coming young professionals have demonstrated outstanding initiative and will undoubtedly benefit greatly from engaging in all that Expo! Expo! has to offer.”
The following individuals were selected as this year’s 20 Under 30 honorees:
Alexandra Chirico, CMP
Meeting Planner
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Krista DeBrosse
International Tradeshows Coordinator
PMMI (The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies)
Abby Eastman
Meetings Coordinator
International Sign Association (ISA)
Kelly Ferrante
Senior Conference and Meetings Manager
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Katelyn Gruenberg
Assistant Show Coordinator
ConvExx
Maxx Lebiecki
Account Executive
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
Sarah Lessley
Operations Manager, Merchandise, Jewelry, Int’l Sourcing and Military Groups
Emerald Expositions
Winnie Liu
Int'l Business Development Manager
Emerald Expositions
Sarah Madonia
Events Coordinator
SmithBucklin
Brooke Martin
Meeting Coordinator
Florida Dental Association (FDA)
Sydney Rhea
Operations Coordinator
Penton Exhibition Services
Michelle Rohmer
Associate Conference Manager
Informa Exhibitions
Caitlin Schmierer
Events Coordinator
SmithBucklin
Matt Sifuentes
Senior Account Executive
Informa Exhibitions
Alexandra Simonfay, CEM
Project Coordinator
American Pet Products Association (APPA)
Sarah Skavron
Knowledge and Events Executive
IMEX Group
Samantha Spitzner
Meetings Coordinator
Society of Biblical Literature (SBL)
Jennifer Stewart
Events Coordinator
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Kellie Wahlheim
Operations Manager
Penton Media
Deanna Worrell
Attendee Services Coordinator
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
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