Preferred Vendors & Event Staff
Your Go-To Partners for Seamless, High-Impact Events
We’ve curated a trusted network of venues, caterers, creatives, and event professionals who help elevate every experience. Whether you're planning a conference, meetup, or community gathering, these are the people and places we confidently recommend.
Meet the Team
Our Executive Team
Alex Koupal
Event Strategy & Community Building
Expert in boosting the bottom line through operational efficiency, event strategy and experience design, strategic partnerships and community building.
Bethany Graver
Leadership Development and Business Strategy, HR & Staff Management and Hospitality Expert
Builds and develops high-performing leadership teams, streamlines operations, and frees owners from the operator mindset. Team building and foundational support for overall business growth.
Emcees & Hosts
Forbes Shannon
Emcee & Copywriter
Engaging event host with storytelling and audience connection expertise.
Rashad Armstrong
Emcee & Event Support Staff
Skilled host and on-site support for conferences, mixers, and community events.
Conference Management & Production
Sarah Waschler
Conference Production & Live/Virtual Event Management
Handles run-of-show, production logistics, and large-scale event coordination.
Event Strategy & Non-Profit Leadership
Patti Almirez-Taglianetti
Philanthropy & Non-Profit Event Strategy
Supports mission-driven event planning, partnerships, and team leadership.
Audio, Sound & AV
Jason Almirez-Taglianetti
Sound and Audio Expert
Provides on-site AV, recording, and event audio support.
Cliff Alexander
Videography, Content Creator and Visual Story Teller
specializing in video production, editing, and multimedia services
Sales, Partnerships & Sponsorships
Laurel Rivers
Event Sales and Sponsorships & Digital Media Strategy
Specializes in sponsorship packages, digital media strategy, and event sales support.
Lily Wang
Sound Design, Audio Engineering, On-Site AV Support
Business development, sponsor relations, partnership outreach, and event engagement.
Marketing, Social Media & Branding
Alex Kahe
Social Media Marketing & Branding
Helps boost pre-event visibility and on-site social activation.
Branding & Event Photography
Gabriel Valdez
Branding & Event Photography
Captures dynamic, polished visuals that showcase your event at its best.
Preferred Vendors
Trusted partners we work with to create seamless, high-quality events. Click any logo to learn more or book directly with the vendor.
Space for Rent
Flexible venues for networking events, conferences, and community gatherings.
Catering
Food and beverage partners trusted to deliver quality and consistency.
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