Emerge Event Collective is guided by a thoughtfully curated leadership team made up of respected industry professionals who lead with heart, integrity, and lived experience.
Our leaders are not figureheads — they are active participants, connectors, and stewards of the Emerge community. Each brings a deep understanding of both the creative and business sides of this industry, along with a shared belief in collaboration over competition and the power of meaningful connection.
Rooted in service and driven by purpose, our leadership team helps shape the vision, experiences, and culture of Emerge across regions. They create spaces that feel welcoming, inclusive, and intentional — ensuring every gathering reflects the values we stand for and the community we are building together.
Above all, our leaders are here to support, uplift, and walk alongside our members — fostering connection, encouraging growth, and helping ensure no one builds alone.
Sarah Roshan
SARAH ROSHAN COLLECTIVE
Breckenridge, CO
Founder
Britanee Kane
Curated Events
Palm Beach, FL
Director of Education
and Member Growth
erica Powell
erica Powell & Co
houston, TX
director of brand
& leadership strategy
ALton Mitchell III
Australian Bleu
Miami, FL
Director of Membership Advancement & Impact
ERICKa Ocampo
britebiz
Loveland, CO
Director of Corporate
Partnerships & Sponsorship
global Leadership council
regional director
Heather Wood
Cape coral, FL
Curate Entertainment
Grace Torres
Grace Torres Photo
austin, tx
Director of Community
Development
Jennifer Matteo
Jennifer Matteo Events
Sarasota, FL
Director of Events &
Experiences
Courtney Arman
Cocoluna Events
Cape Coral, FL
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
ANDREA SHAH
ANDREA SHAH
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Director of
Marketing
Coastal Collective
Lauren Hitchen
Jetset Travel
sarasota, fl
Local AmbassasoR
Rachel Jorgensen
Let The Good Times Roll
Tampa, FL
Local Ambassador
Artem Lomaz
Artem Lomaz MC
Palm Beach, FL
Local AmbassasoR
katie capo
Catherine Ann Photography
Tampa Bay, FL
Local AmbassasoR
john schnack
John Schnack Photography
San Diego, CA
regional director
samantha duran
Grace Torres Photo
san diego, ca
Director of Community
Development
vanessa narvios
Finer Events & Co.
temecula, CA
Director of Events &
Experiences
nathan jaffan
nathan jafffan
long Beach, CA
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
emily foster
Emily Foster Creative
Portland, OR
Director of
Marketing
Pacific Collective
danison fronda-tietz
Jetset Travel
portland, or
Local AmbassasoR
donnah phiipps-hagan
DonnahLynne Events
san diego, ca
Local Ambassador
nora sheils
Artem Lomaz MC
portland, or
Local AmbassasoR
rich manzano
Catherine Ann Photography
Tampa Bay, FL
Local AmbassasoR
lena Lee
Lena Lee Events
Brooklyn, NY
regional director
Tuan Bui
Tuan B & Co
New York, NY
Director of Community
Development
angela Christophora
Christophora Events
temecula, CA
Director of Events &
Experiences
kristy may
Kristy May Photography
long Beach, CA
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
Jacklyn Greenberg
JAGstudios
greenwhich, CT
Director of
Marketing
eastlight Collective
julian ribinik
Julian Ribinik Studios
New York, NY
Local AmbassasoR
Amy Hammond
Stone Hill Paperie
Philadelphia, PA
Local Ambassador
kate testa
Kate Testa Photography
new York, NY
Local AmbassasoR
kimberly hidore
Kimberly Hidore
Philadephia, PA
Local AmbassasoR
Daisy Froio
Designs by Daisy Events
portland, or
Local AmbassasoR
Daniel wu
Daniel Wu Productions
New York, NY
Local Ambassador
Sarona Farrell
Glo Weddings
portland, or
Local AmbassasoR
alta otto
hotel colorado
glenwood Springs, co
regional director
sarah jane ballentine
Event Art by Sarah Jane
Golden, CO
Director of Community
Development
bethany lubrano
Belle and York Events
denver, Co
Director of Events &
Experiences
alexa vossler
Alexa Vossler Photo
Denver, CO
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
jamie lied
Jamie Beth Photography
Denver, CO
Director of
Marketing
Summit Collective
fharron caswell
Hotel Alpenrock
breckenridge, co
Local AmbassasoR
ashley mills
Modern Focus Experience
Denver, CO
Local Ambassador
hollie connell
Plus the Pups
Boulder, CO
Local AmbassasoR
kayla graves
Foxtails Photography
jackson hole, WY
Local AmbassasoR
jenn hagan
Jennifer Hagan
aspen, CO
Local Ambassador
Karina Hinson
Karina Noelia Photography
denver, co
Local AmbassasoR
brittany branson
By Brittany Branson
Washington, DC
regional director
Open
Director of Community
Development
OPEN
denver, cO
Director of Events &
Experiences
Jacque pitts
Perfekt Blend Band
Washington, DC
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
Open
Director of
Marketing
capitol Collective
Open
Local AmbassasoR
amber brady
Amber Brady Events
Virginia Beach, VA
Local Ambassador
Open
Local AmbassasoR
Open
Local AmbassasoR
jennifer marx
BBJ La Tavola
houston, tx
regional director
scott michaels
aura entertainment
dallas, tX
Director of Community
Development
rachael kissel
The Roomblock Resource
McKinney, TX
Director of Events &
Experiences
ginny boland green
Perfekt Blend Band
Dallas, TX
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
tonga christy
Hiuse of Redd's Event DesigN
New Orleans, LA
Director of
Marketing
southlight Collective
open
Local AmbassasoR
hollie koostra
let's do this events
nashville, TN
Local Ambassador
Open
Local AmbassasoR
open
Local AmbassasoR
Jaclyn Watson
Jaclyn Watson events
New England
regional director
mark robertson
Kings of Heart
Boston, MA
Director of Community
Development
tasha bracken
Tasha Bracken Events
Boston, MA
Director of Events &
Experiences
Open
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
brittany bugaj
Two Adventurous Souls
Portland, ME
Director of
Marketing
northstar Collective
michelle durpetti
Michelle Durpetti Events
chicago, il
regional director
alex ferreri
Alex Ferreri
san diego, ca
Director of Community
Development
megan estrada
NSWE Events
chicago, IL
Director of Events &
Experiences
niela callanan
Reverie and Co Events
long Beach, CA
Director of
Sponsorship Liaison
katie henrickson
Masterfully Managed
grand rapids, MI
Director of
Marketing
HearTland Collective