Emerge leaders at a collective gathering

The People Behind Emerge

Our Leadership

Emerge is led by event professionals who believe in building community with intention. Meet the leaders who show up for their collectives — and for each other.

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Global Leadership Team

Founder

Sarah Roshan

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

Director of Brand & Leadership Strategy

Erica Powell

Erica Powell & Co

Fulshear, TX

Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship

Ericka Ocampo

VenueAI

Loveland, CO

Director of Marketing & Brand Awareness

Ryann Lindsey

Ryann Lindsey Photography

Phoenix, AZ

Director of Emerge Insiders

Christine Wright

Swish & Click

Houston, TX

Director of Community Development & Membership

Stephanie Remon

Atlanta, GA

Director of Digital Assets Global

Keith Ahn

Keith Ahn Photography

Washington, DC

Regional Leadership Teams

Each collective is led by a Regional Advisory Director, supported by community curators.

Regional Advisory Director

Heather Wood

Regional Director of Coastal Collective

Curate Entertainment

Cape Coral, FL

Community Curators

Emerge Miami · Emerge Palm Beach County · Emerge Tampa Bay · Emerge Orlando · Emerge Naples

Courtney Armen

Director of Events & Experiences

Cocoluna Events

Fort Myers, FL

Jennifer Matteo

Director of Events & Experiences Tampa Bay/Sarasota

Jennifer Matteo Events

Sarasota, FL

Sydney Greer

Director of Events & Experiences Palm Beach

Delightful Planning

Del Ray Beach, FL

Yasmine Colon Maldonado

Co-Director of Events & Experiences Orlando

Perfectly Planned by Yas

Orlando, FL

Heather Lange

Director of Events & Experiences Orlando

For the Love of Events FL

Orlando, FL

Grace Torres

Director of Community Development Tampa Bay/Sarasota

Grace Torres Photography

Tampa, FL

Susan Tibak

Director of Community Development & Membership Tampa Bay/Sarasota

Susan Elizabeth Weddings

Sarasota, FL

Rachel Demetropoulos

Director of Sponsorship Liaison Orlando

Wren & Rose

Titusville, FL

Nicole Londono

Director of Exchanges & Communications Palm Beach County

Lattes for Lunch

West Palm Beach, FL

Lexi Rabelo

Director of Exchanges Orlando

Lexi Rabelo Films

Orlando + Palm Beach, FL

Artem Lomaz

Local Ambassador Palm Beach

Artem Lomaz MC

Palm Beach, FL

Rachael Osborn

Local Ambassador

Rachael Osborn

Groveland, FL

Catherine Capo

Local Ambassador

Catherine Ann Photography

Tampa, FL

Jennifer Santiago

Local Ambassador

Jennifer Holly Photography

Orlando, FL

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

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Regional Advisory Director

Brittany Branson

Regional Director of Capital Collective

By Brittany Branson

Ashburn, DC

Community Curators

Emerge DMV · Emerge Baltimore

Jazmin Portnow

Director of Events & Experiences DMV

Anyvent Event Planning

Rockville, MD

Ana Estevez

Director of Community Development

Flower Diary Design

Hanover, MD

Andy Erwin

Local Ambassador

Wandering Echoes

Richmond, VA

Kristin Longwood

Local Ambassador

Commonwealth Occasions

Vienna, VA

Rachel Stackiewicz

Local Ambassador

Lush Event Co.

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

Keith Ahn

Director of Digital Assets Global

Keith Ahn Photography

Washington, DC

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Regional Advisory Director

Amy Hammond

Regional Advisory Director Eastlight Collective

Stone Hill Paperie

Philadelphia, PA

Community Curators

Emerge New Jersey · Emerge NYC · Emerge Hudson Valley · Emerge Philly

Helena Shawver

Director of Events & Experiences NYC

Helena Elizabeth Events

Staten Island, NY

Angela Christoforo

Director of Events & Experiences

Christofora Events

Kingston, NY

Jennifer Coleman

Co Director of Events & Experiences NYC

My Elevated Experience

New York, NY

Tuan Bui

Director of Community Development & Membership NYC

Tuan B & Co

NYC, NY

Stacey Rogan

Director of Community Development

Rogan & Co Events

Hudson Valley, NY

Kimberly Hidore

Sponsorship & Partnerships Philly

Kimberly Hidore Photography

Malvern, PA

Andrea Shah

Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships Philly

Andrea Shah

Philadelphia, PA

Kate Testa

Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships New Jersey

Kate Testa Photography

Manasquan, NJ

Kristy May

Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships NYC

Kristy May Photography

Roselle Park, NJ

Julian Ribinik

Director of Communications NYC

Julian Ribinik Studios

NYC, NJ

San Le

Director of Exchanges Philly

Vivid Moments With San

Newtown Square, PA

Daniel Wu

Director of Exchanges NYC

Daniel Wu Productions

Forest Hills, NY

Jacklyn Greenberg

Local Ambassador

JAGstudios

Greenwich, CT

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

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Regional Advisory Director

Michelle Durpetti

Regional Advisory Director Heartland Collective

Michelle Durpetti Events

Chicago, IL

Community Curators

Emerge Chicago · Emerge St. Louis

Jennifer Tello

Director of Events & Experiences Chicago

Amorella Events

Chicago, IL

Alex Ferreri

Director of Community Development Chicago

Alex Ferreri

Chicago, IL

Niela Callanan

Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships Chicago

Reverie and Co Events

Chicago, IL

Luis Andres

Director of Communications Chicago

Luis Andres Films

Evergreen Park, IL

Katy Carl

Director of Exchanges Chicago

Katy Carl Photography

CHICAGO, IL

Katie Hendricks

Local Ambassador

Masterfully Managed

Hamilton, MI

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

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Regional Advisory Director

Jennifer Marx

Regional Advisory Director

BBJ LaTavola

Houston, TX

Community Curators

Emerge DFW · Emerge Houston · Emerge Austin

Sara Rossler

Community Director of Austin

Elaine Events

Austin, TX

Umul Vara

Director of Events & Experiences DFW

Weddings by Vara

Fort Worth, TX

Rachel Willis

Co Director of Events & Experiences DFW

Rachel Willis Events

Farmers Branch, TX

Kelsey Miller

Director of Events & Experiences

Spell Events

Houston, TX

Ginny Greene Boland

Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships DFW

Julep Events

Fort Worth, TX

Marlene Faulkner

Local Ambassador

Knife & Faulk

Dallas, TX

Christine Wright

Director of Emerge Insiders

Swish & Click

Houston, TX

Erica Powell

Director of Brand & Leadership Strategy

Erica Powell & Co

Fulshear, TX

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

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Regional Advisory Director

Jaclyn Watson

Regional Director of Northstar

Jaclyn Watson Events

Hyde Park, VT

Community Curators

Emerge Boston · Emerge Cape Cod · Emerge Coastal Maine

Tasha Bracken

Director of Events & Experiences Boston

Tasha Bracken Events

Boston, MA

Kelly Karli

Director of Community Development & Membership

Karli and Company

Boston, MA

Andy Madea

Director of Community Development & Membership Vermont

Andy Madea Photography

Moretown, VT

Katherine Donovan

Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships Boston

Katherine Donovan Photography

Cape Cod, MA

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

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Community Curators

Emerge Oregon · Emerge Seattle

Emily Foster

Director of Events and Experience Portland

Emily Foster Creative

Portland, OR

Nora Sheils

Co Director of Events & Experiences Portland

Rock Paper Coin

Portland, OR

Danison Fronda-Tietz

Director of Community Development & Membership Portland

Bowtie and Brush

Portland, WA

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

Joie Thongsavath

TBD

Simple Joie

Portland, OR

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Regional Advisory Director

Alex Christensen

Regional Director of Pacific Collective

Alex Christensen Photography

Dana Point, CA

Community Curators

Emerge LA · Emerge Orange County · Emerge San Diego · Emerge Tahoe/NorCal · Emerge Central Coast

Kara Galvan

Director of Events & Experiences LA

GIAN

Manhattan Beach, CA

Michelle Groom

Director of Events & Experiences

Mele Amore Weddings & Events

Irvine, CA

Rich Manzano

Local Ambassador

DJ Rich

Los Angeles, CA

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

Reneille Velez

Director of Seattle

GIAN

San Jose, CA

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Regional Advisory Director

Fernando Gonzalez

Regional Advisory Director

DJ Raza

Tucson, AZ

Community Curators

Emerge Phoenix · Emerge Tucson · Emerge Las Vegas

Colleen LaFleur

Director of Events & Experiences

LaFleur Event Planning + Decor

Tucson, AZ

Deborah Garratt

Director of Events & Experiences

BBJ La Tavola

Phoenix, AZ

Tyler Sherman

Director of Community Development

Engage Entertainment

Gilbert, AZ

Shannon Sanders

Director of Sponsorship Liaison

Shannon Sanders Photography

Tucson, AZ

Kate Grutsky

Director of Sponsorship Liaison

Kate Grutsky Photography

Phoenix, AZ

Ryann Lindsey

Director of Marketing & Brand Awareness

Ryann Lindsey Photography

Phoenix, AZ

Tram Tran

Director of Exchange

It's a Snap Media

Phoenix, AZ

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

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Community Curators

Emerge New Orleans · Emerge Atlanta

Gavin Snyder

Community Director New Orleans

Gavin Snyder Events

New Orleans, MS

Jordan McMills

Director of Events & Experiences

Soigné Styling

New Orleans, LA

Stephanie Remon

Director of Community Development & Membership

Stephanie Remon

Atlanta, GA

Victoria Roberts

Director of Community Development & Membership

VAR Events

New Orleans

Hollie Koostra

Local Ambassador

Let's Do This Events

Nashville, TN

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

Shenika Davis

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Davis Signature Events & Design

Buford, GA

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Community Curators

Emerge Denver · Emerge Ski Country · Emerge Colorado Springs · Emerge Aspen/Snowmass · Emerge Montana · Emerge Jackson

Kianna Erickson

Director of Events & Experiences

Golden Hour Events

Bozeman, MT

Bethany Lubrano

Director of Events & Experiences

Belle and York Events

Castle Rock, CO

Donnah Phipps-Hagan

Director of Events & Experiences for San Diego

Donnah Lynne Events

San Diego, CO

Fharron Caswell

Director of Events & Experiences

Hotel Alpenrock

Breckenridge, CO

Ruka Armstrong

Co-Director of Events & Experiences

Gilded Grace Planning CO

Denver, CO

Sarah Gasbarro

Director of Events & Experiences Whitefish

SG Weddings

Kalispell, MT

Sarah Jane Ballentine

Director of Community Development & Membership

Event Art by Sarah Jane

Denver, CO

Jamie Lied

Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships - Denver

Jamie Beth Photography

Denver, CO

Alta Otto

Director of Sponsorship Liaison

Hotel Colorado

Glenwood Springs, CO

Janeil Anderson

Director of Sponsorship Liaison

Seventh and Anderson

Bozeman, MT

Ericka Ocampo

Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship

VenueAI

Loveland, CO

Bridgett McClain

Director of Sponsorship Liaison

The Charter at Beaver Creek

Avon, CO

Hollie Connell

Director of Communications Denver

Plus the Pups

Boulder, CO

Nina Reed

Director of Exchanges

Nina Reed Photography

Boulder, CO

Ashley Mills

Director of Exchange

Modern Focus Experience

Denver, CO

Kayla Graves

Local Ambassador

Foxtails Photography

Jackson Hole, WY

Jenn Hagan

Local Ambassador

Jennifer Hagan Events

Aspen, CO

Alexa Vossler

Local Ambassador

Alexa Vossler Photo

Denver, CO

Karina Hinson

Local Ambassador

Karina Noelia Photography

Colorado Springs, CO

Andrea Vacek

Local Ambassador

Bluebird Sweets

Billings, MT

Cassidy Morneau

Local Ambassador

The Viewline

Snowmass, CO

Bobby Roshan

Assistant to the Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

Bobby TL

Test Account

Thornton, CO

Sarah Roshan

Founder

Sarah Roshan Collective

Commerce City, CO

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