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Our vision expresses our place in the world. It captures our reason for being and defines our direction as an association. Members are part of an industry that is essential, creative and communicative. As creative events professionals we are looking to learn, to connect, to be inspired, to belong and above all be a part of something special, something valued.
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Our brand values are a set of principles that we believe in; that define who we are, what we d
MEET ILEA ORLANDO
Our vision expresses our place in the world. It captures our reason for being and defines our direction as an association. Members are part of an industry that is essential, creative and communicative. As creative events professionals we are looking to learn, to connect, to be inspired, to belong and above all be a part of something special, something valued.
WE ARE THE PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING THE CREATIVE EVENTS PROFESSIONAL, GLOBALLY.
OUR VISION
OUR VALUES
The International Live Events Association wants to ensure a thriving global profession in creative events. We provide members with the following key tools:
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COLLABORATIVE NETWORKING
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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INSPIRATION
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OUTWARD AWARENESS & CREDIBILITY
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ILEA International strives to achieve greater diversity and create an inclusive and equitable space to better constitute and benefit the underrepresented in our association, industry and community.
Members of the International Live Events Association pledge to:
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Consciously promote acceptance and demonstrate respect
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Actively listen to each person’s story
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Learn from and embrace differences among identities
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Recognize commonalities and shared experiences
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Practice inclusive language and be open to learning
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Educate others to foster an inclusive community that treats every person with dignity and respect • Honor this commitment during events, workplace, and all other pursuits
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Make everyone feel safe, valued, and part of our global community
Our chapter has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee that we invite you to join or contact for more information on DEI initiatives.
OUR HISTORY
Past Presidents
2023-2024 Shalisa James
2022-2023 Barbara Parham
2021-2022 Todd Zimmerman
2020-2021 Scott Ostrom
2019-2020 Luna Tolunay
2018-2019 Lauren Farrel
2017-2018 Ashley Hall-Goodson
2016-2017 Sarah Desmond
2015-2016 Stacey Tarr
2014-2015 Lisa Kovach
2012-2014 JC York
2011-2012 Jason Logan
2010-2011 Derek Eaton
2009-2010 Heather Pilcher
2008-2009 Christine Logan
2007-2008 Shelley Ferguson
2005-2007 Scott Zellner, CMP, CSEP
2004-2005 Mark Wells
2003-2004 Stacey Barabe
2002-2003 Paul Creighton
2000-2002 David Deloach
1998-2000 Sherri McVay
1996-1998 Dave Peters
1994-1996 Ralph Rendsland
1993-1994 Connie Riley
1990-1993 Patti Coons
