2026 MPISSN Slate of Incoming
Board of Directors

The Sacramento Sierra Nevada 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 the unanimous vote after 30 days. Please congratulate and thank these members for their service.

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.

President
Christina Bauders, CMP, CAE
Compass Management Solutions
January 1 - December 31, 2026

President Elect
Alisha Scully, CMP
Marriott Rancho Cordova
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Immediate Past President
Marques Davison
Capitol Event Center
January 1 - 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.

VP of Membership
Maria Dempsey, CMM, DES, CSW
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Director of Recruitment and Retention
OPEN
January 1 - December 31, 2026

VP of Education & Events
Marie Cicogni
Barefoot Boomer Travel & Events
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Director of Education
Danielle Fayette
California Peace Officers' Association
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Director of Events
Jovan Samonte
PremiumShotz
January 1 - December 31, 2026

VP of Marketing and Communications
Hope Fuerniss, HMCC
Atrium Hospitality
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Director of Marketing and Communications
Michel Sayo
Inevent
January 1 - December 31, 2026

VP of Finance
Cristi Harris, CMP
California Medical Association
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Director of Strategic Alliance
Melanie Kern
California Hotel & Lodging Association
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Please direct any questions to: Lauren Goff, Immediate Past President at lauren.e.goff@medtronic.com.