Serving on the MPI Sacramento Sierra Nevada Chapter Board of Directors is one of the most rewarding experiences our profession has to offer. While volunteering requires a significant commitment of time, energy, and passion, it also provides an incredible opportunity to grow personally and professionally while helping shape the future of our chapter and the meetings and events industry we all love.

We are excited to introduce the dedicated leaders who have stepped forward to serve our members over the coming year. Their unique talents, fresh perspectives, and commitment to excellence will help ensure our chapter continues to educate, connect, and inspire our community.

President: Jeff Dougherty - Visit Sacramento

President-Elect: Cynthia DeOliver, CMP - Ca Lawyers Association

Immediate Past President: Christina Bauders, CAE, CMP - Compass Management Solutions

Vice President of Finance: Cristi Harris, CMP – Ca Medical Association

Vice President of Membership: Maria Dempsey, CMM, DES, CSW - Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Vice President of Education: Marie Cicogni, Alegria Destination & Events

Vice President of Marketing & Communications: Hope Fuerniss, HMCC, CHS – Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena

Director of Events: Jovan Samonte – Premium Shots

Director of Education: Megan Denhardt, CAE – Denhardt Productions

Director of Strategic Alliances: Melanie Kern - California Hotel and Lodging Association

Director of Membership: Ernesto Alonzo – Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

Director of Marketing: Kelly Rocha, Ca Association of Health Facilities

Please join us in congratulating this outstanding group of volunteer leaders. We look forward to another year of building meaningful connections, creating valuable educational experiences, supporting one another, and continuing to make the MPI Sacramento Sierra Nevada Chapter one of the strongest chapters in the MPI community.

Thank you to each of these volunteers for investing your time, talents, and leadership in our chapter. Here's to an exciting year ahead!

MPISSN Nominating Committee,

Marques Davison, Capital Event Center 

Jeff Dougherty, Visit Sacramento

Rachel Hickerson, Horizon Meeting and Management Group, LLC

Danielle Fayette, Ca Peace Officer's Association

* Proposed slate will be posted to the membership for a 30-days (election period). During the election period, the committee will monitor any contested positions and work through the process as defined in MPI Chapter Policy Manual, Section 2.2.