Name: James Rose

Organization: The Regents of the University of Michigan

Summary: As the sole administrator for Cvent, James’ tireless dedication, innovative use of Cvent, and unwavering support for his colleagues have made him an indispensable asset to the institution. He conducts comprehensive training sessions for all of the university’s Cvent users and constantly explores new ways to streamline processes with new solutions – earning the trust and respect of his peers. James attends Cvent CONNECT every year, actively participates in the Community for higher education institutions, and is a dedicated Cvent Celebrity. He holds several Cvent certifications and facilitates an industry user group. James exemplifies excellence in his role through his dedication to training, innovative process improvements, and active involvement with Cvent.

Name: Maxine Worthy

Organization: CASEL: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

Summary: Maxine’s passion for using Cvent technology comes from its effectiveness and ease of use in delivering exceptional experiences. She’s thrilled with Cvent’s willingness to listen to and implement feedback, often resulting in real-time improvements to the platform. Maxine regularly engages in the Community as a collaborative space where users can connect and share solutions. She is proud to have earned a Cvent certification, deepening her platform knowledge and supporting her career growth. She also loves being part of Cvent Celebrity and is looking forward to attending Cvent CONNECT, where she is excited to continue learning and networking with other event professionals.

Name: Jeremy Houser

Organization: Duke University

Summary: Jeremy is a dedicated Cvent advocate who actively contributes to the larger education community through his use of Cvent. He is passionate about knowledge sharing through platforms like the Cvent Community and has been a featured speaker at Cvent CONNECT. He holds several Cvent certifications and is committed to his team’s professional development, ensuring they can attend Cvent CONNECT to learn from industry leaders and engage with their peers. He’s also a highly engaged Cvent Celebrity. His proactive approach enhances his own understanding of Cvent while empowering his team to maximize the platform's potential. Jeremy's leadership in utilizing Cvent significantly impacts his team's success, enabling them to deliver high-quality events that contribute to the university’s reputation and growth.

Name: Sarah Murphy

Organization: NCCI Holdings, Inc.

Summary: Sarah has become a true Cvent champion over her last several years as the main admin for the NCCI Cvent account. She's mastered several products including event management, attendee hub, integrations, and admin functions like Access Portals. She's completed all standard Cvent training courses and has completed several training camps at Cvent CONNECT. Sarah participated in User Research sessions at Cvent CONNECT, has joined ad hoc sessions to give insight into future product enhancements, and has also eagerly participated in multiple beta programs. She is a strong Cvent advocate within NCCI, looking for opportunities to deepen product adoption within the organization. She’s also highly engaged with Cvent Celebrity and the Community. Sarah is a true advocate who is always pushing to find new ways to harness the power of the Cvent platform within NCCI.

Name: Kim Tabor

Organization: GIE Media

Summary: Kim has spent over 12 years growing and innovating within the events industry, using Cvent to help her organization stay ahead of the curve. She’s built her career by integrating new event tech to drive efficiency, engagement, and innovation. Kim has managed over 115 Cvent events using a host of solutions. She’s transformed event technology from a helpful tool to a necessity for ensuring GIE Media’s events operate seamlessly while bolstering attendee engagement, streamlining communication, and improving overall event success. She holds several Cvent certifications and counts Cvent Academy and Community as invaluable resources in her career journey. She says, “Thanks to Cvent, my career has been shaped by a deep passion for technology and a relentless pursuit of creating seamless, engaging, and unforgettable experiences for our attendees.”

Name: Bradford Wynn

Organization: The Wynning Experience

Summary: Bradford's enthusiasm for Cvent technology helps streamline event logistics, enhance attendee engagement, and deliver measurable success. He’s used Cvent for several large-scale conferences with impressive results, such as increasing attendee engagement by 25% through the Event App. Bradford actively promotes Cvent within his organization and professional network, participating in Community discussions, product feedback programs, and educational initiatives to help his peers maximize their use of the platform. He’s trained colleagues on Cvent best practices to ensure seamless adoption while integrating real-time analytics and AI-powered features to create data-driven experiences. He actively participates in programs like Cvent CONNECT, Cvent Academy, and UX research. Bradford says Cvent has been instrumental in his professional growth, empowering him to create high-impact events.

Name: Michelle Holzner

Organization: The Health Management Academy

Summary: Michelle has optimized THMA’s use of Cvent in just three years, building strong relationships with her Cvent team and regularly attending events like Cvent CONNECT to help elevate member experiences. She’s advanced event execution, driving a culture of efficiency and innovation. She continues to promote Cvent Registration as the provider of choice, actively learns and leverages key Cvent solutions, and facilitates integrations with THMA’s existing tech stack. Michelle has reduced integration process timelines by 90% and continues to drive new product adoption. Her leadership has resulted in operational efficiencies so her team can deliver a premium experience for THMA’s members.

Name: Peyton Murray

Organization: Kimley-Horn

Summary: Peyton proudly took a leading role in leveraging Cvent to solve for specific challenges at Kimley-Horn. She implemented solutions like Attendee Hub, Surveys, and Event Diagramming to better facilitate data-driven decisions, enhance attendee participation and satisfaction, and streamline workflows while supporting business goals. Peyton exemplifies what it means to creatively use Cvent to its fullest potential, such as engaging over 8,000 attendees across 10 different kickoff events. She’s involved in the Community and has completed several Cvent Academy training courses. Peyton’s outstanding efforts and dedication have significantly advanced her team's technological capabilities and she’s excited to continue using Cvent as she grows her career.

Name: Meghan Haag

Organization: HMH

Summary: Meghan is deeply passionate about using Cvent as it has revolutionized the way she approaches event planning and management, enabling her to deliver exceptional, data-driven experiences while achieving meaningful, measurable outcomes. From streamlining event logistics to fostering engagement, Cvent has allowed her to elevate her skills and make a significant impact in her career. She says, “It’s no longer just a tool for organizing events—it’s become a cornerstone of how I create value for both attendees and stakeholders.” She’s helped achieve a 30% reduction in planning timelines, 15% cost savings, and 90% attendee satisfaction. She says Cvent has been instrumental in increasing recognition for their events program and driving ROI.

Name: Brianne Clark

Organization: Fox World Travel

Summary: As Director of Operations, Brianne Clark values Cvent for its efficiency and innovation in event planning. The platform’s flexibility enables her track budgets efficiently with forecasting and actuals both pre and post event. Cvent’s user-friendly interface promotes collaboration and data-driven decision-making, while responsive customer support provides quick solutions. With over 150 annual events and high client satisfaction, Brianne’s expertise has expanded through Cvent certifications and hands-on experience. She manages all aspects of the administration of the Cvent platform to ensure the tools are properly utilized to their full capacity.

Name: Alexa Cusuman

Organization: Cloudera

Summary: Alexa is proud to champion Cvent as the tool to make event planning easier and more efficient for her team – no matter the size or scope of the event. Excitedly learning Cvent for the first time, Alexa has grown her professional skills and enjoys sharing knowledge with others across her organization and network. She’s successfully created eight unique events with Cvent so far and participates in an Event Pro Slack channel to share recommendations and insights. Alexa is always excited to see how others use the platform and to discover new ways to improve her events.

Name: Pamela Schroder

Organization: CWT Meetings & Events

Summary: With over 15 years in the industry, Pamela works alongside a team of Cvent certified technology experts focused on optimizing Cvent solutions to maximize efficiencies. She is thrilled to be involved with beta testing programs for tools like Cvent Essentials to support clients with high-volume field marketing events. Pamela's deep understanding of Cvent, along with her experience as an early adopter of Cvent's Webinar and Decision Tree solutions, highlight her ability to push the boundaries of innovation. Pamela’s expertise and proactive approach continue to make her a standout professional in the industry.

Name: Presley Wehrle

Organization: Burns & McDonnell

Summary: Presley's passion for Cvent technology helps Burns & McDonnell deliver world-class experiences. Presley spearheaded the Cvent implementation for her 12,000-person organization, overseeing 130 Cvent planners and more than 750 Access Portal users. To make Cvent more accessible for non-event technologists, she created training guides and dedicated onboarding experiences. Presley is an active member of the Community and is enthusiastic about participating in programs like beta testing for Cvent Essentials and Event Diagramming reverse integration early adopters. She’s participated in UX research for Attendee Hub and joined invite-only panels at previous Cvent CONNECT events. Presley is proud to be Cvent certified, overseeing over 120 events and counting in their first year using Cvent.

Name: Jenna Nichols

Organization: Innovation Event Management

Summary: Jenna spearheaded her company’s transition to Cvent several years ago and has been a staunch advocate ever since. She was the first in her company to complete a Cvent certification and implemented a required certification process for all event managers. Jenna is proud to lead Cvent initiatives within her organization and advocates for the platform across their client base. She has attended Cvent CONNECT to increase her knowledge and regularly implements new features for clients like government and state agencies. Her dedication to leveraging Cvent’s capabilities has enabled her company to deliver exceptional event experiences for these high-profile clients. Jenna's leadership in Cvent adoption and her continuous advocacy for the platform have made her an invaluable asset to her company and clients.

Name: Gabrielle Viso

Organization: ADL

Summary: Cvent has significantly contributed to Gabrielle’s professional growth and the success of ADL’s overall event strategy. Cvent has helped Gabrielle develop skills around event technology, project management, data analysis, and customer experience. She’s earned several Cvent certifications and is excited to share her knowledge with others – leading numerous training sessions, onboarding new team members, and developing internal guides to streamline event setup and reporting. She also shares insights, collaborates with peers, and offers success stories in the Community, and has been named Cvent Celebrity of the Month. Gabrielle is active in UX research programs and beta testing to help shape the platform's future. Attending Cvent CONNECT provided fresh ideas and valuable insights, and she’s excited to build on this as a proud Cvent advocate.

Name: Danisha Green

Organization: Critical Path Institute

Summary: Danisha began using CVENT three years ago when she joined C-Path, and at that time, there was limited knowledge about how to fully leverage the platform. She up-leveled her skills through research and using Cvent’s training resources, and this year, she was promoted to be the only Event Coordinator within the organization due to her expertise. With the support of her close Cvent team, Danisha successfully organized and completed three training sessions for her Project Coordinators to help them better navigate the platform. Additionally, she created templates to streamline Cvent usage across the company She also focused on educating herself about tools like Event in a Box and shared this knowledge with her leadership team, who have adopted the solution for their largest event this September. Danisha is also excited to start using surveys and badge design tools. Danisha will be attending Cvent CONNECT to further expand her knowledge and continue enhancing her skills.

Name: Rachel Sigley-Cantalupo

Organization: Tata Consultancy Services

Summary: Rachel has been an active Cvent advocate for over a decade who helped support the initial adoption of Cvent for her organization. She’s a long-standing Cvent Celebrity who has consistently ranked at the top of the engagement leaderboard. She regularly attends webinars, shares knowledge in the Community, and contributes thoughtful reviews on third-party sites. She holds multiple certifications from Cvent Academy, has participated in numerous UX panels, and is actively part of the reference program. She took part in Cvent’s AI beta program, bringing her entire team into the initiative. She’s gleaned valuable insights joining Cvent CONNECT and actively helps drive adoption within her organization as a steadfast Cvent champion.

Name: Elisabeth Sherrell

Organization: ICPA, Inc.

Summary: Elisabeth proudly considers herself a Cvent evangelist, noting her career journey has followed closely with Cvent’s evolution over many years. She credits Cvent’s incredible customer service as a key to her event success, and she’s always looking for ways to optimize ICPA’s event tech stack with new enhancements. Elisabeth has also taken advantage of Cvent Academy training programs, earning several different certifications. She’s also highly active in the Community where she shares insights and ideas with her peers. She has attended Cvent CONNECT and enjoys participating in Cvent Celebrity. Elisabeth feels these programs have contributed to her personal and professional growth, with each new opportunity increasing her confidence and skills.

Name: Katie Revie

Organization: BlackRock

Summary: Katie has used Cvent throughout her entire career and has supported more than 60 events at BlackRock, constantly striving to elevate client experiences. She helps provide insights into untapped solutions that could further innovate BlackRock events. Katie collaborates closely with the digital team and in-team Cvent members to expand their solutions. She is active in the Community, and regularly shares valuable knowledge and resources with her colleagues. Katie looks forward to further integrating Cvent into BlackRock’s event portfolio to better centralize data and reporting.

Name: Belinda Barnes

Organization: CPA Australia

Summary: Belinda has become a true Cvent champion for her organization, moving into a Cvent admin role just last year. In this role, she’s also responsible for enhancing platform usage efficiency. Belinda maintains the Cvent templates, tests new features, and trains fellow CPA users. She also builds events for different stakeholders and keeps their internal manual on Cvent up to date. Additionally, Belinda regularly contributes product feedback and participates in multiple beta testing programs. She’s also actively involved in regional events like Cvent Accelerate and Regional Training Workshops hosted by Cvent Academy.

Name: Jillian Flanagan

Organization: Penn Carey Law

Summary: With this being her first role within the industry, Jillian says Cvent has been an essential part of her professional growth. Jillian has attended Cvent CONNECT and several local Cvent events like Customer Success Groups to better collaborate with peers and gain deeper insights into event tech. She’s a strong advocate for adopting new Cvent solutions and is proud to have spearheaded the implementation of both Attendee Hub and OnArrival Premium this year. Jillian is actively involved in the Cvent Academy training and certification program as well as the Community, where she continues to expand her knowledge and connect with other professionals. Jillian says Cvent has not only helped develop her event management skills, but has also empowered her organization to deliver more seamless, engaging events.

Name: Bechara Daher

Organization: Texas A&M University at Qatar

Summary: Bechara and the team worked to streamline event planning and execution by developing a comprehensive blueprint platform for the campus. They wanted to establish a standardized approach that would enhance collaboration, reduce redundancy, and ensure consistency within all departments. Bechara helped standardized the event planning process, resource optimization, enhanced collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and scalability for future growth. She has witnessed a significant improvement in event execution, reducing logistical challenges and enhancing attendee experiences. The blueprint has streamlined internal operations and structured frameworks for better event management. As they continue refining the platform, Bechara and the team remain focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Name: Melissa McGowen

Organization: Allegis Group

Summary: Melissa has been a dedicated Cvent user for 12 years, building up to 300 complex registration sites per year and managing up to 300 events annually in recent years. She supports 6,000 employees over nine different programs at Allegis Group, and provides training and support to all Operating Companies under their umbrella. Melissa is proud to have spoken at Cvent CONNECT and looks forward to attending for her eighth year this year. She’s been a finalist for the Excellence Awards, participated in a Cvent case study, and regularly engages with Cvent Celebrity, Academy, and Community. She’s scored an impressive 100% SMM score on the Cvent Yearly report, and collaborates internally to create financial dashboards for Allegis Group leadership - a successful template she’s shared at Cvent CONNECT. She’s supported other organizations interested in adopting Cvent, is an early product adopter, and creates innovative budget templates to help identify opportunities for cost cutting. Melissa is currently working to expand Cvent sourcing globally within Allegis Group, and focusing on tracking and showcasing their carbon footprint data in Cvent moving forward.

Name: Kristin Huben

Organization: MOC&CO

Summary: Kristin is proud to have worked with Cvent for most of her career, growing her skills in line with product evolutions. She’s in constant communication with Cvent team members, creating valuable relationships between MOC&CO their clients, and Cvent. She eagerly participates in programs like Cvent Celebrity and Academy, where she has received multiple certifications. She’s also regularly attended Cvent CONNECT and is happy to participate in early adopter programs. Her favorite way to be involved is to join UX research sessions on new and upcoming features, providing valuable feedback. She’s overjoyed at the friendships and business relationships she’s built with Cvent team members and users worldwide. Kristin supports MOC&CO as a Cvent Platinum Agency Partner, becoming a trusted resource to share successes and provide feedback, as well as consult with other Cvent partners. She now leads her own Registration department, ensuring colleagues are trained on and certified in Cvent. She enjoys donating time via her membership in SITE as the chapter’s Registration manager, enjoying another partnership - between Cvent and SITE as strategic partners - to share how Cvent can work for organizations in the Incentive travel space.

Name: Marco Ogsimer

Organization: Augeo

Summary: Marco is passionate about Cvent because he believes it represents the pinnacle of event technology—transforming complexity into connections and unforgettable experiences. With 20 years in the industry, he believes Cvent consistently empowers him to push boundaries and deliver value. Recently joining Augeo, his decades of Cvent experience have fueled his enthusiasm to drive innovation using Cvent. He is truly committed to sharing his passion and his knowledge, leading internal and external demos to help his team and clients to maximize the platform. Beyond Augeo, Marco presented at Cvent CONNECT 2024’s Partner Summit. Marco has also engaged in Early Adopter programs, offering feedback rooted in his extensive background to shape Cvent’s future. At Augeo, he has introduced clients to integrations like Walls.io and Social Diagramming, achieving 25% Attendee Hub adoption in Q1 2025. Marco has earned several Cvent Academy certifications over the years, reinforcing his hands-on expertise. For him, Cvent isn’t just a tool—it’s a catalyst for growth, and he is dedicated to championing its impact across his network.

Name: Dafyd Jones

Organization: Merchant Risk Council (MRC)

Summary: Dafyd says Cvent has empowered his experiences as a technologist, strategist, and community advocate. He led the charge in expanding MRC’s use of Cvent across event types and formats, consolidating their entire program under a unified platform. He’s overseen the technical implementation of almost 100 events using Cvent, has earned three Cvent certifications, and actively participates in programs like Cvent Celebrity and research studies. He’s involved in early adopter and beta programs, offering feedback to shape product direction. His team were among the first adopters of the Cvent REST API, Cvent Studio, and Cvent Webinar, and as a result of their efforts were nominated for the “Great Integrator” Cvent Excellence Award in 2024. Dafyd believes being a strong advocate is about sharing the journey, frequently promoting Cvent best practices at MRC. He’s standardized documentation, offered workshops, and spearheaded projects that improve organizational visibility into event performance. He also loves connecting with other Cvent users via the Community and Cvent CONNECT.