Director of Professional Development
Annalisa Berryhill
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
annalisa.berryhill@bfsaul.com

The Professional Development Committee creates, promotes, sets the foundation for, and executes phenomenal Educational Experiences, lovingly known within the Chapter as our “e2” events! These e2s provide members and the community with relevant, career advancing sessions at least five times each year. Members of this committee are in charge of all aspects of logistical planning. We actively seek member feedback to determine which topics have the greatest impact on day-to-day life in the meetings profession.

Director of Regional Conference - MACE!
Brian Chung
Visit Baltimore
bchung@baltimore.org

The MACE Committee presents an annual one-day conference to provide chapter members continuing education credits and networking opportunities. Members of this committee are in charge of all aspects of logistical planning, from topic & speaker selection, room & AV set, transportation and on-site coordination.

Director of Member Engagement and Community Outreach
Carrie Donahue, CMP
KPMG LLP
cdonahue@kpmg.com

The Member Engagement and Community Outreach Committee nurtures the ongoing dialogue between our members and chapter leadership.The committee also focuses on giving back to the community. You can choose to give your time to the American Experience Foundation, a local organization our chapter has partnered with that educates children in the hospitality space. You can also support the chapter directly through event and fundraising initiatives. This team also partners with local associations to advocate for the meetings industry via the Global Meetings Industry Day and other opportunities throughout the year.

Director of Business Development
Krysten Douglas
Visit Indy
KDouglas@visitindy.com

The role of the Business Development Committee is to have a strong base of cash and in-kind partner support for MPI Potomac programs and activities throughout the year. We ensure the standards of recognition are implemented at all chapter events and manage the relationship with the chapter's contracted cash and in-kind partners.

Director of Marketing/PR
Kat Kimpton, MSW, CMP
No Kid Hungry Campaign
kkimpton@strength.org

Join the social media superstars to create and launch exciting social media campaigns, e-blasts, videos and other marketing communications to promote MPI Potomac and of all our events. We are on a mission to build our fan base as the premier organization for event professionals in the Nation's capital. We work closely with other committees to drive their results though online engagement of planners and industry partners and have fun doing it.

Director of Member Retention & Recognition
Suzanne Low, CMP
National Fisheries Institute
zonx78@gmail.com

Member Retention and Recognition is critical to the success of the chapter. This committee works to recognize and show genuine appreciation for the MPI Potomac volunteers who share their time and expertise with our Chapter and the industry. In addition, we act as a supplement to the MPI Global retention program by engaging with new members and members close to renewal time. We also reach out to those whose memberships have expired to get them re-engaged in the chapter.

Director of Certifications and Career Development
Evan Nielson, CMP
AARP
enielson@aarp.org

The Certifications and Career Development Committee supports the professional development of the events and meeting industry, including coordination of two annual CMP exam preparation courses and one CMP Bootcamp.

Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Alex Plaxen, MTA
Nifty Method Marketing & Events
alex@niftymethod.com

The Diversity & Inclusion committee seeks to promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the MPI Potomac chapter. The team also promotes leadership and leadership opportunities for chapter members.

Director of Publications 
Phil Rappoport
AgendaPop Mobile Event App
phil@agendapop.com

The Publications Committee produces MPI Potomac's Engage Magazine, published in print twice per year, and the FYI e-newsletter, published monthly (you are reading it now!). They also keep the website updated with relevant content for our members and the industry.

Director of Member Recruitment
Lindsay Schattenstein, CMP, CSEP
NFL Players Association
Lindsay.Schattenstein@nflpa.com

The Member Recruitment Committee gets the word out about the benefits of MPI Potomac and assists in growing our chapter via member recruitment campaigns and events, exhibiting at local industry trade shows, and student sessions at local universities. Member Recruitment provides organic networking with current and prospective members. Join our Member Recruitment team today to make an impact on the MPI Potomac Chapter!