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About Us

The MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter is a professional association of over 200 members dedicated to advancing the meetings and events industry. As part of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global network for meeting and event professionals, our chapter serves as a vital resource for education, networking, and professional development.

With a mission to connect the event community through education, innovation, collaboration, and advocacy, we provide our members with opportunities to grow their careers, enhance their skills, and build meaningful relationships. Since 1979, MPI Arizona Sunbelt has been at the forefront of supporting industry professionals and shaping the future of meetings and events in Arizona and beyond.

MPI's Arizona Sunbelt Chapter

Your MPI AZ 2025 Board of Directors:

Pictured in order top left to bottom right

Executive Director: Joanne Winter

Executive Assistant: Becky Bulkley

President: Amber May, CMP, CMM - Forever Amber 365 Events

President-Elect: Sukki Jahnke, CMP, IOM - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Arizona

Immediate Past President: Mary Anne Whittle, CMP - Prosper

Vice President, Finance: Michelle Huebner, CMP - Sonesta Suites Scottsdale

Vice President, Education: Heather Switzer, CMP, CMM - The Nature Conservancy

Vice President, Communication: Vanessa Gonzalez - Mesa Convention Center, Amphitheatre, and The Post

Vice President, Membership: Kerri O'Brien Rose, CMP - Independent Planner

Director, Strategic Alliances: Jenae Nelson - Desert Diamond Arena

Director, Education: Ashley Redick - MES Event Group

Director, Communications: Amanda Ocenas - Independent Planner

Director, Membership: Jeremy Martorano - Latest Craze Productions

Director, Special Events & Fundraising: Kristine Demlong - Holiday Inn, Glendale

"The 2025 Board of Directors is committed to embracing our Chapter Core Values. As we continue to 'Defy Gravity,' we will expand our horizons, embrace diverse perspectives, and foster an environment where innovation thrives. Our chapter core values are the standards that we aim to measure our success by."

- Amber May, CMP, CMM - 2025 Chapter President