
As we turn the page to a new year, MPI St. Louis would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the 2025 Board of Directors for their leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our chapter. Their time, talent, and passion helped guide meaningful programming, foster strong connections, and continue elevating our MPI community. We are incredibly thankful for their service and the lasting impact they have made.
We are equally excited to welcome the 2026 Board of Directors, a dynamic group of industry leaders ready to build on that momentum. With a shared commitment to education, engagement, and community, this team brings fresh energy, diverse perspectives, and a strong passion for advancing the meetings and events profession. We look forward to an inspiring year ahead under their leadership and cannot wait to see all that we will accomplish together.
As we welcome our 2026 Board, we are also seeking a Director of Media to join this talented leadership team. If you’re passionate about storytelling, engagement, and shaping our chapter’s voice, we’d love to connect.
President | Valerie Fox, CMP |
President-Elect | Bridget Bitza |
Immediate Past President | Kaitlin Jakel, CMP |
Vice President of Finance | Cara McGuire, CMP |
Vice President of Education | Samantha Coleman |
Vice President of Communications | Katelyn Ruggeri |
Vice President of Membership | Katelyn Hatch |
Director of Special Events | Sophie Baker |
Director of Strategic | Jennifer Poindexter |
Director of Community Relations | Adam Edwards, CMP |
Director of Monthly Programs | Maggie Barkoviak |
Director of EduCon | Emily Thomas, CMP |
Director of Media | OPEN |
Director of Communications | Kourtney Shaw |
Director of Networking | Kelly Metter |
Director of Recruitment | Teri Rafferty |
Director of Retention | Heather Peterson, CMP |
