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.
The planning and communication skills of experienced meeting professionals can be an undervalued asset. But during the pandemic some companies directed those strengths to new projects. Just ask Changemaker Mia McMahon, CMP.
Changemaker Stephen Cutchins is charged with ensuring that Cvent’s technologies can be used by people of all abilities, and he’s bringing in an independent auditor to be sure.
A planner who had experienced tough times before guided his team through the pandemic by relying on interpersonal skills more than technological expertise.
For a planner who had to coordinate two annual meetings within six months, the support of her teammates and the appreciation of her executives and attendees are what kept her going.