Nicoletta Vella
Nicoletta is a passionate and results-driven professional with over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in hospitality. She’s an individual who strives for excellence and delivers exceptional customer service.
Mark Cooney
Mark has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning more than two decades across Canada and the United States, providing leadership in the planning and delivery of large-scale live events. With a foundation in Radio and Television Broadcasting, he has led technical production and event technology design for galas, corporate functions, concerts, product launches, fundraisers, and conferences,…
Jamie Crackower
Jamie is a dedicated family man with a passion for sports, entertainment, community, and the outdoors. He thrives on building meaningful relationships and forming strong, lasting partnerships. With more than 20 years of experience in the special events industry, Jamie has developed and maintained relationships with many of the world’s leading brands and associations. His…
Evan Aranoff
Evan, a partner at both LUXE Modern Rentals and Superior Events Group, brings over three decades of invaluable experience in the events industry. His extensive experience has afforded him a deep understanding of all aspects of event planning and execution. With a passion for excellence, Evan is dedicated to providing his clients with unparalleled service,…
Connie Cay-Santos, CMP, VEMM, SEPC
Connie Cay-Santos is the CEO and Founder of CAY VII INC and the Founder of HER Seat at the Table. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across retail, technology, and the events industry, where she has led national programs, brand activations, and large-scale experiences with measurable business impact. Her work spans national…
Pavel Diaz-Ramirez, VEMM
Pavel Diaz Ramirez is a Mexican-Canadian International Award-Winning Event Producer with two decades of experience across North America. His passion for producing memorable experiences began at 11 when he organized a puppet show for a talent show. Since then, Pavel has been collaborating on and producing events in Canada, the USA, and Mexico. He began…
Scott McAllister
An exciting career in catering, event design, and planning, alongside teaching in various event-based programs, has led Scott to his role at Seneca in the Schools of Fashion and Media. His broad portfolio of programs includes the Floral Design Certificate and Event & Media Production – allowing him to maintain his connection to the industry…
Sharon Bonner
Sharon Bonner is a multi-award-winning Event Producer, Event Strategy Consultant, and Published Author who founded Bright Ideas Event Agency in 1988. In 2022, she launched her consulting agency, www.sharonbonnerconsulting.com, to assist clients in producing high-quality events. In June 2024, Sharon was awarded the Woman of Inspiration Award in Toronto. Sharon was nominated for an Industry…
Brittany Ockrant
Brittany Ockrant is a seasoned event professional renowned for her strategic prowess and creative ingenuity. With a solid background in event management, she excels at seamlessly blending business acumen with innovative thinking to orchestrate unforgettable events. In her previous role at Decor & More Inc., Brittany played a pivotal role in managing every aspect of…