Anne Poodiack

Anne Poodiack is a highly experienced senior-level event planner with over 20 years of expertise in planning and executing successful educational programs and expos, ranging from 100 to 4,000 attendees and a budget of $5M. With a proven track record of delivering superior customer service, Anne has maximized hotel, convention center, and vendor negotiations, resulting in a cost reduction of 10%.

Anne's proficiency in project management, operational excellence, and logistics has enabled her to develop and manage programs while meeting organizational strategic priorities and revenue goals. She possesses excellent interpersonal skills and a strategic mindset, leading key volunteer stakeholder committees in offering relevant and timely content with dynamic programming in various design formats.

Anne has evaluated member needs and analyzed metrics to develop innovative new events and strategies to enhance member value and engagement. She recently led efforts in evaluating and implementing new online technologies to enhance the attendee experience and pivoted eight in-person events, including a six-day Convention, to robust virtual programs.

Anne is a self-starter, highly organized, task-driven, and adheres to strict deadlines, working efficiently under pressure in fast-paced environments. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in Political Science & History from Bucknell University and a Study Abroad Program from the University of Nottingham.