I believe that my company's comprehensive approach to event and meeting planning – including our ability to place effective speakers – sets connect the dots (CTD) apart from the competition. We pride ourselves on our personalized service, attention to detail and staying within budget, no matter how large or small the project.

As president of CTD and with eleven years experience, I look forward to creating unique and affordable meetings and events that leave a lasting, valuable impression. I believe in the power of words to inspire and motivate people to take action.

I am fortunate in that I have a broad base of professional experience. I have served in the corporate environments as a:

• Meeting and Event Planner
• National Spokesperson
• Public Relations, Marketing & Media Relations Specialist

I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Public Relations from California State University – Fresno.

Awards

• 2001-2002 Meeting Planner of the Year for the Houston Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International

Certifications

• Women’s Business Enterprise – Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise Association
• Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise - Certified by the City of Houston

Memberships

Based on my desire to continue to learn and grow as a meeting and event planner, I make a concerted effort to surround myself with outstanding individuals. I am pleased to name the following organizations with whom I have been affiliated:

• Houston Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International
• Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Houston Society of Association Executives
• Public Relations Society of America
• Texas Public Relations Society

Philanthropy

I’m a firm believer in giving back to the community. The success of CTD has been created, in no small way, by the generosity of professionals who have helped me along the way. Now in a position to do the same, I am committed to reaching out to help others less fortunate.

I have been honored to donate my time to worthwhile organizations by serving on the committees of a wide range of charities. These organizations include:

American Cancer Society American Red Cross Child Advocates Chinquapin School Dress for Success GRANDparents USA

Leukemia Society Multiple Sclerosis Society Periwinkle Foundation Pulmonary Hypertension United Cerebral Palsy