Elaine Herman is an experienced, creative special events professional with over 18 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in event production, vendor negotiation and management, F&B management, equipment rentals, and venue management, she has successfully organized large, complicated events with thousands of guests. Elaine is passionate about everything related to events, from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. She studied Baking and Pastry Arts at the California Culinary Academy and is well-connected in the industry, having served on the board of directors of the local ISES chapter for three years. Elaine has also co-chaired both MPI Gala in 2010 and ISES Gala in 2012 and won several awards and recognition from these organizations.