Larissa Chastain is a seasoned professional in event management and marketing, currently serving as the Manager of US Conventions & Events for Abbott Medical Devices since October 2017. In this role, Larissa oversees the strategic planning and execution of US conventions and events, ensuring brand consistency and effective customer engagement. Previous positions include US Conventions Senior Specialist and Event Marketing Manager at Abbott, as well as roles at Alere Inc. and U.S. Diagnostics, Inc., where Larissa focused on branding and marketing strategy. Larissa also has experience as a Freelance Designer and in graphic design, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Auburn University.