Kari Messenger

Kari Messenger, CMP, DES, currently serves as a Senior Event Manager at Innovatis Group since May 2022, bringing extensive experience in event management from previous roles. Prior to this position, Kari was a Senior Manager of Strategic Event Management at the Association Management Center from June 2015 to April 2022, where responsibilities included site searches, mentoring staff, and negotiating meeting sites. Kari's earlier experience includes positions such as Meetings Coordinator at the Academy of General Dentistry and Event Services Senior Associate at SmithBucklin, showcasing skills in vendor negotiations, budget management, and on-site logistics. Kari began their career with an internship at Jinling Hotel Corporation and worked as an Information Specialist at Visit Lafayette - West Lafayette. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a focus on International Relations from Purdue University.