Changemaker Gary Murakami is passionate about creating community, supporting marginalized industry members, and being a pillar of support to others in the industry.

MeetingsNet named meeting technologist Kyle Kocinski a 2022 Changemaker for his efforts to take the legwork out of researching virtual-event platform providers and building community.

The determined Keneisha Williams continues to build a community for Black event professionals, with plans for the group’s first hybrid event this fall.

Changemaker Jamie Schwartz has had her hands full since joining Creative Group in the midst of a pandemic-induced shift in employee motivations and preferences.

The Live Events Coalition has exceeded expectations as a lobbying organization, speaking up for the meetings and events industry through the pandemic. Meet Changemakers Nancy Shaffer and Dwayne Thomas, the duo behind its success.

A passion for green meetings has led Changemaker Glenna Fulks to create new planning processes and a Master’s thesis.