Beyond the Binary: Advocating for More Inclusive Events

Beyond the Binary: Advocating for More Inclusive Events

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

“Diversity isn’t just what we look like or our backgrounds and our ethnicity,” according to LGBT MPA CEO Cameron Curtis. In late 2023, Cameron Curtis, CMM, CAE, in her capacity as president and chief innovator of C2 Association Strategies, took on the role of CEO of...
Designing Events With a DEI Lens

Designing Events With a DEI Lens

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

Poornima Luthra’s recommendations for crafting inclusive events are based on her experience as a DEI expert and frequent speaker at corporate events. Photo courtesy Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group As a frequent speaker at corporate events and a DEI expert,...
Where Are All the DEI Speakers?

Where Are All the DEI Speakers?

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

Years ago, “social justice” was the bad word “and that’s how we got to DEI,” according to consultant Jess Pettitt. (Illustration by Mokshini) For professionals like keynote speaker, author, and consultant Jess Pettitt, CSP, the last few months have had a familiar...
Ada Mara Phillips | PCMA Member Spotlight

Ada Mara Phillips | PCMA Member Spotlight

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

Get to know PCMA Member Ada Mara Phillips, Director of Meetings & CME, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was eager to grow professionally, expand my knowledge, and learn...