20 Changemakers

Highlights
These individuals have driven SMMP in their companies, advanced their roles as meeting pros, and are helping to take our industry to the next level.

Everyone has the ability to create positive change, both in their careers and in their industry. These 20 individuals have gained visibility among senior management in their companies by initiating strategic meetings management programs, developing companywide policies and practices, leveraging volume, and maximizing savings. They are shining examples of advancing their roles beyond logistics to focus on strategy and ROI. Cognizant of their ability to make a difference, they have also reached beyond their own four walls to influence the entire profession as educators, spokespeople, mentors, and leaders.

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And the Winners Are …

Lee Ann Adams Mikeman
Assistant vice president, conference planning and special events

Science Applications International Corp.

Debbie Boschee, CMP
Vice president, conference and meeting services

Prudential Financial Inc.

Beth Cooper-Zobott
Director, conference services

Equity Residential

Jack Eichhorn
Global director of meeting services

Oracle Corp.

Pamela J. Ferranti
Manager, meeting management solutions

Xerox Corp.

Aleka Garcia, CMP, CMM
Account supervisor

Pacific Communications

Joann Kerns
Associate director of global meeting management

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

Patricia Kerr, CMP
Director, distribution
sales support

Manulife Financial Co.

Kelli Livers, CMP
Director, global meeting services

AIG Inc.

Carol Muldoon
Director of meeting services

KPMG International

Camille Paluscio, CMP
Manager-travel, meetings, and events

Volkswagen Group of America Inc.

Patty Reger, CMM
Manager, meetings and conventions

Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Co.

N. Lynn Ridzon, CTC
Director, strategic global meetings management

Amgen Inc.

Kathy Rust
Vice president, corporate meetings and events

Washington Mutual Inc.

Debi Scholar, CMM, CMP, CTE, CTT
Meeting and event services director

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Arlene Sheff, CMP
Senior meeting and event planner

The Boeing Co.

Michele Snock, CMM
Manager, finance learning and development programs

Cisco Systems Inc.

Paul Tomaszeski
Executive director of business support services

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Barry Wolpa
Vice president, meetings and incentive trips

Genworth Financial Inc.

Todd Zint, CMP, CMM
Vice president, meetings and event marketing

NFP Insurance Services Inc.

Our Advisory Board

Betsy Bondurant, CMP, CMM, president, Bondurant Consulting, Coronado, Calif.

Joan Eisenstodt, founder and chief strategist, Eisenstodt Associates, Washington, D.C .

Julie Johnson, CMP, CMM, director, events and incentives, Lennox International Worldwide Heating & Cooling Inc., Richardson, Texas

Debi Scholar, CMM, CMP, CTE, CTT, meeting and event services director, PricewaterhouseCoopers, New York

Michele Snock, CMM, manager, finance learning and development programs, Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif.

Pamela Wynne, CMP, CMM, vice president of client services, EMC Venues, Annapolis, Md.

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