Lawan McFerren

Lawan McFerren, CMP, is an experienced professional in event management and planning, currently serving as Senior Manager for SEI Conferences and Events at the American Society of Civil Engineers since February 2019, where responsibilities include managing flagship conferences, virtual programs, and overall event logistics. Previous roles include Manager of Employer Programs at George Washington University, where planning of major employer engagement initiatives was primary, and Catering Sales Manager at The National Conference Center. Earlier experience as Events Coordinator for the No. Virginia Regional Park Authority and various advertising coordination roles at National Geographic Society and USA Today further enhance professional expertise. Lawan McFerren holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Maryland College Park.