Wayne Coffen

Wayne Coffen, CEM is a Senior Corporate Events & Stakeholder Engagement Consultant at Kaiser Permanente.34 He joined the Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health in October 2016 as the Senior Events and Meetings Planner.1 With over 17 years of hands-on experience in special events, conferences, tradeshows, exhibits, and meeting planning, Coffen is a versatile and self-motivated professional.1

Professional Background

Prior to his role at Kaiser Permanente, Coffen worked as an Events Manager at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 2008 to 2016.1 He has a strong background in sustainability initiatives, having been involved in the Convention Center's green program. At Kaiser Permanente, he works with clients to implement healthy meeting guidelines, including healthier food choices and sustainability efforts in catering.1

Education and Certifications

Coffen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in PR Advertising/Journalism from Bowie State University.1 During his time at university, he played football and baseball. He is also a Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM), which is reflected in his professional title.1

Personal Interests

In terms of total health, Coffen's areas of interest include prevention/wellness services, preventing complications of diabetes, and asthma and allergy awareness.1 He is known for his client-focused approach, often going above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction.2

Additional Information

Wayne Coffen is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Eta Zeta FunCk Chapter.1 On a personal note, he greatly enjoys karaoke.1 His LinkedIn profile username is wayne-coffen-cem-08a679a, as mentioned in the query.