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MPIGNY Chapter Update- 2026 Board of Directors Slate
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 MPI Greater New York Chapter Board Slate to our members!
The MPI Greater New York Chapter Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals, whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term of office. Please be aware that as a member in good standing you have the right to review and challenge the slate of directors as indicated in the chapter bylaws.
If positions remain uncontested, the slate of officers will be considered approved by a unanimous vote after 30 days. Please congratulate and thank these members for their service.
We are looking forward to 2026 as another year of creative, forward-thinking, inclusive leadership that our chapter has demonstrated for many years.
Thank you for your membership and support!
MPI Greater New York Chapter
Officers
The following slate of officers is elected by the Chapter Board of Directors. They are identified in this communication so members can view the full board proposed for the upcoming term.
Position | Name and Company | Term |
President | Hallia Baker, The Netherland-America Foundation (P) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
President Elect | Carri Ferrand Clemens, A Closer Look Events (P) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Immediate Past President | John Sklencar, Destination DC (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Vice President, Finance | Christina Read, Planned Parenthood (P) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Vice President, Education | Meridian Della Penna, Planned Parenthood (P) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Vice President, Membership | Trevor Brune, Conrad New York Downtown (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Vice President, Marking & Communications | Carrie Holmes, Wyndham Virginia Beach (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Vice President, Special Events | Meg Lyons Nieves, One Way Production (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Directors (Board members)
The following slate of Board members is elected by the membership of the Chapter. This slate will be deemed elected by unanimous vote unless the slate is challenged as outlined in the chapter bylaws.
Position | Name and Company | Term |
Director, CSR | Micayla Diener, TikTok (P) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Leadership & Development | Christine Gonzales, Four Seasons Hotels (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, EDI | Alicia Rosetti, Access DMC (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Partnerships | Open Position | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Education | Chris Donahue, Encore (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Membership Engagement | Meredith Reed, AFR Furniture Rental (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Membership Recognition | Marisa Wilkes, Horizon Media (P) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Communications | Sabrina Shore, Influence Digital Solutions (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Marketing | Tatiana Valerie, Applepix Pro (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Networking | Matt Bonavita, Rhythm In Motion, Inc. (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Golf | Debra Tassone, Discover Long Island (S) | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Director, Fundraising - Auction | Open Position | January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026 |
Pleease Click HERE to learn how to apply for the two vacant positions listed above.
2025 Board of Directors
Planner (P) Supplier (S)
John Sklencar
President
Destination DC (S)
Hallia Baker
President Elect
The Netherland-America Foundation (P)
Jennifer Rondinelli
Immediate Past President
Strategic Operations and Event Leadership Professional (P)
Micayla Diener
VP, Education
TikTok (P)
Marc Dooner
VP, Membership
Visit Raleigh (S)
Carri Farrand Clemens
VP, Special Events
A Closer Look Events (P)
Carrie Holmes
VP, Marketing & Communication
Wyndham Virginia Beach (S)
Travis Pham
VP, Finance
60 Destination Group (S)
Trevor Brune
Director, Membership Engagement
Conrad New York Downtown (S)
Cristina Dalal
Director, Education
Wythe Hotel (S)
Annie Kojundzija
Director, Leadership Development
MSCI Inc (P)
Rita Malek
Director, Partnership
The Conference Board (P)
Meg Nieves
Director, Networking
One Way Production (S)
Meredith Reed
Director, Fundraising
AFR Furniture Rental (S)
Sandra Serrant
Director, Diversity Equity & Inclusion
M.S. Meeting & Events Management (P)
Sabrina Shore
Director, Communications
Influence Digital Solutions (S)
Tatiana Valerie
Director, Marketing
Applepix Pro (S)
Marisa Wilkes
Director, Golf
Horizon Media (P)
Jennifer Wellington
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility
JFW Meetings & Events LLC (P)
David Hughes
Regional Chair for MPI GNY
Sheraton New York Times Square (S)
