Leadership

Mission

The mission of the PCMA Capital Chapter is to serve the business events industry by connecting our members through advocacy, education, leadership, and volunteerism.

Vision

The PCMA Capital Chapter will thrive as an inclusive and diverse community that embraces change through collaboration, innovation, and education.

Strategic Plan

PCMA Capital Chapter Bylaws

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission and Vision Statement

Board of Directors

Tim Foley - Administrator -

PCMA Capital Chapter

Carson Edwards, MBA, CDMP, CASE - President -

Global Account Executive
Marriott International

Leah Lewis, CMP, CEM, DES - President-Elect -

Senior Director, Education & Events
American Gear Manufacturers Association

Ralph Robinson, CAE, CMP, DES - Secretary -

Director of Leadership Meetings & Strategy
National Association of REALTORS®

Stephanie Santini, CMP, DES - Treasurer -

Vice President, Meetings
American Association of Airport Executives

Rebecca Ramsey, DES - Immediate Past-President -

Director of Business Development
Projection

Sara Haywood, CMP - Director, Planner -

Principal & Founder
SHaywood & Co. LLC

Christina Pino, CMP, DES - Director, Planner -

Senior Conference Manager
Access Intelligence

Darryl Diamond, CMP, HMCC - Director, Planner -

Assoc. Director of Corporate Meetings
T. Rowe Price

Melissa Peticolas, CEM, CMP - Director, Supplier -

Account Executive
Vista Convention Services

Danielle Foisy, FASAE, CASE - Director, Supplier -

Director, Business Development & Industry Relations
Transportation Management Services, Inc.

Laurie Nelson-Choice, CGMP - Director, Supplier -

Director of Diversity and National Sales
Visit Baltimore

Committee Chairs & Co-Chairs

Germaine Lutman Schaefer

– Community Services Chair –

Associate Vice President, Meetings & Events
Heart Rhythm Society

Christina Pino, CMP, DES

– Communications Chair –

Conference Manager
Access Intelligence

Laurie Nelson-Choice

– Diversity Equity & Inclusion Chair –

Director of Diversity and National Sales
Visit Baltimore

Sandy Yi-Davis, MBA, CMP, DES

– Government Relations & Advocacy Chair –

Head of Event Design
Strategic Meeting International

Rebecca Royal

– Marketing Chair –

Director of Meetings & Events
Potomac Management Resources

Leah Jones, CMP, CAE, DES

– Professional Development Chair –

Sr. Director, Meetings & Events
Auto Care Association

Noreen Cournoyer

– Sponsorship Chair –

Associate Director, Conference Services
Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)

Elizabeth Maddox, CMP, CAE

– Membership Co-Chair –

Director, Conference & Event Services
American Society of Civil Engineers

Lee Callicutt, CSTP

– Membership Co-Chair –

Destination Sales ManagerDestination Sales Manager
Visit Montgomery

Sue Stemley, CASE, DES, CTA H.

– Membership Co-Chair –

Meeting Sales Manager, Eastern RegionMeeting Sales Manager, Eastern Region
Visit Anaheim

Kelly Blecke

– Community Services Co-Chair –

Director Citywide Accounts DC, MD, VA
SF Travel Association

Robin Troutman

– Diversity Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair –

Deputy Director
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

Rebecca Kane, CMP, DES

– Communications Co-Chair –

Director of Meetings and Events
American Feed Industry Association

Jerome Bruce

– Emerging Professionals Co-Chair –

Director of Meetings
AGA

Robert Smith

– Emerging Professionals Co-Chair –

Sr. Vice President, Partner Engagement
National Institute of Building SciencesNational

Alex Hurd, CMP

– Government Relations & Advocacy Co-Chair –

Destination Expert
Discover Newport

Jodi VanWoerkom, CMP, VEIP

– Professional Development Co-Chair –

Event Manager
Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Geralyn Krist, CMP-Fellow, DES

– Sponsorship Co-Chair –

Global Account Executive
ConferenceDirect

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