2023-2024 Board of Directors

President

Lauren Goff, CMP, CGMP | Medtronic

Yes, once a Mermaid, Lauren is mom to 5-year-old Atlas, who continues to remind her how proud he is that she is President.

President Elect

Marques Davison | Capitol Events Center

Immediate Past President

Lauren Siring, CMP, CGMP | See Monterey

I enjoy networking with my MPI peers and believe in building strong relationships to help fellow members maximize their membership within the SSN Chapter.  Even more so over a glass of wine!

VP Finance

Christina Bauders, CAE, CMP | Compass Management Solutions

VP Marketing & Communications

Nikki Smith | CVENT, Account Manager Event Cloud

I moved to Sacramento 5 years ago and found a wonderful group of people welcoming me into my new MPI Chapter. I made the switch from planner to vendor in the summer of 2021 and jumped into a role on the board in 2023. I have received scholarships over the years, job recommendations, new friends, all through MPI and by getting involved with my peers. Non work related, I have a love of travel, reading mysteries, and I am encouraging myself to get back into yoga this year. I hope to meet you at the next event! Namaste.

VP Membership

Jeff Dougherty | Visit Sacramento

VP of Education

Lauren Pontier | HelmsBriscoe

Director of Education

Cristi Harris, CMP | California Medical Association

Director of Events

Maria Dempsey, CMM, DES, CSW | San Mateo Marriott

Director of Marketing & Communications

Karla Najera | The San Francisco Peninsula, DMO

Director of Membership

Jovan Samonte | PremiumShotz