Immediate Past President
"Being a part of MPI has been such an incredible part of my professional career, not only for myself, but also for the students I work with. Being an event planner at California University of PA allows me to work with students who are interested in going into the Hospitality and Event Fields. MPI has provided an experience for them to attend events; learning from the education and to network with professionals not only in Pittsburgh, but all over the world. I’ve seen students gain experience from serving on the MPI Pittsburgh Board and I’ve seen them win scholarships to attend MPI Global events such as WEC and IMEX. I give our students the best experience I can within our department, but encouraging them to be a part of a global organization has opened their eyes to a worldwide opportunity."