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.

our leadership


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