Elizabeth Cookson

Elizabeth Cookson, MBA, CMP has a diverse work experience in conference development and marketing, meeting and educational services, and business planning and program development. Elizabeth has held key leadership positions in various organizations, such as the American Council of Life Insurers, the International Dairy Foods Association, the Consumer Brands Association, the American Composites Manufacturers Association, M|C Communications, LLC, and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Elizabeth has successfully transformed events and conferences, improving content, attendee engagement, and financial performance. Elizabeth has displayed strong leadership skills, managing teams and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and deliver high-value programs. Elizabeth's contributions have resulted in significant net revenue increases and improved attendee experiences.

Elizabeth Cookson, MBA, CMP, completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, from 2002 to 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross, where they studied from 1994 to 1998.