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MPI SSN 2026 Board Members

The MPISSN 2025 Annual Installation and Awards Gala – Through the Eras edition was pure magic! From meaningful celebrations and well-deserved recognitions to spontaneous karaoke and laughter-filled moments, the night was a beautiful reflection of our community. Surrounded by incredible people and unforgettable memories, we celebrated the past, honored the present, and looked ahead to the future of MPISSN. It was truly an evening filled with joy, connection, and fun—one we’ll be talking about (and singing about!) for years to come.

Adding to the excitement, the evening concluded with the installation of the new board of directors, setting the stage for a promising future for MPISSN.

Introducing your 2026 Board of Directors, left to right:

DANIELLE FAYETTE, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION; MELANIE KERN, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE; ERNESTO ALONZO, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP; MARIA DEMPSEY, VP OF MEMBERSHIP; MARIE CICOGNI, VP OF EDUCATION & EVENTS; CRISTI HARRIS, VP OF FINANCE; CHRISTINA BAUDERS, PRESIDENT; ALISHA SCULLY, PRESIDENT-ELECT; MICHEL SAYO, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS; MARQUES DAVISON, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT. (not pictured, Hope Fuerniss, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS; JOVAN SAMONTE, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS)
Photos Courtesy of: Steve Pate-Newberry, SPN Photography

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Congratulations to our Award Winners:

Sulema Peterson, President’s Award

Lauren Goff, MS, CMP, CGMP, Planner of the Year

Jennifer Mann, Supplier of the Year

Angela Cava, CMP, HMCC, MMP, Chapter Leader of the Year

Bryan Schiller, Rising Star of the Year

"Our MPISSN community brings us together, reinforces career paths and builds friendships with collaboration. Connectivity and networking are core benefits to our members."

- Lauren Siring, 2022-2023 MPI Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter, Immediate Past President

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