Ann Marie Bray

Ann Marie Bray has a diverse work experience that spans over three decades. Ann Marie started their career as a Sales Manager at Wyndham Garden Hotel in 1994, and later worked as a Sales/Catering Manager at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. In 1995, they joined Hyatt Regency Chicago, where they held roles as a Corporate Catering Manager/Wedding Specialist and then as a Senior Convention Service Manager. In 1997, they briefly worked at McGettigan Partners as an Information Manager on site before returning to Hyatt Regency as a Senior Convention Service Manager. From 2002 to 2009, Ann Marie worked as a Director of Meetings at WJ Weiser & Associates, Inc. Ann Marie then joined the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) as Director of Meeting Services until 2016. From 2016 to 2020, they worked as the Global Markets Program Manager at ISACA. Currently, Ann Marie is the Director of Meetings at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), and as of 2023, they will assume the role of Senior Director Event Strategy.

Ann Marie Bray received their Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality/Tourism Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, which they attended from 1989 to 1993. Prior to their university education, they attended Cary-Grove High School from 1985 to 1989, although information about a degree or field of study is not provided. In addition to their formal education, they obtained several certifications. In October 2000, they obtained the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification from CLC. Furthermore, in April 2020, they obtained certifications in Effective Listening, Job Skills: Learning the Basics, and Managing Your Time from LinkedIn.