Ms. Coen has been part of the meetings & events industry for the past ten years. During that time she has had the privilege of working in multiple industries including High-Tech, Pharma, and Entertainment & Insurance. Her expertise in contract negotiations, vendor relations and ability to see the bigger picture has helped to guide her clients and colleagues in the execution of successful meetings, conferences and events. She has served on several volunteer committees for MPI and is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).

Words that her colleagues have used to describe her are: Flexible, diplomatic, organized, and approachable. Her professional skills include MS Suites, manager of vendors and program team members, contract negotiator, budget management, adaptable to changing situations and events. She is the ultimate connector of people, places and things and Internet and information expert.

When not planning the next conference or training program, she enjoy spending her time relaxing at home in the SF Bay area, with friends and family. Among her hobbies are traveling without a destination, reading, cooking and wine tasting; and not necessarily in that order...