Virna Tavarez, CMP, has extensive expertise in meetings and event management, currently serving as Meetings Director at The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) since December 2008, with prior experience as Associate Meetings Director. Responsibilities include executing stakeholder visions, managing vendor relationships, conducting site research, negotiating contracts, establishing budgets, and mentoring junior team members. Previous roles include Associate Producer at CBS Newspath, where logistics for national news events were planned, and positions in media and journalism that showcased relationship building and editorial newsgathering skills. Virna holds a Certified Meeting Professional designation from the City University of New York and a BA in Communications from Seton Hall University.