Raquel Abdala

Raquel Abdala is an accomplished Senior Event Manager at Maritz Global Events, specializing in managing high-profile events for Google since April 2022. Prior to this role, Raquel served as a Program Associate at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, overseeing event planning and execution while managing an annual budget of approximately $55 million and liaising with over 50 grantees and consultants. Previous experiences include working as an Account Executive and Venue Manager for VISA's Hospitality Program during major global events such as the Winter Olympics and FIFA World Cup, as well as coordinating marketing initiatives with Diablo Ballet. Raquel's earlier career includes a role as a Senior Account Manager at MATCH Hospitality AG, focusing on customer relationship management for the FIFA World Cup, and a Trading Analyst position at Pangea Trading. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Ibmec and a Nonprofit Certificate from California State University - East Bay.