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OUR TEAM

Meet the passionate people behind our remarkable events

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Heidi Bianchi

CEO and Founder

As a corporate event planner, Heidi led the planning, management, and execution of corporate and client events, encompassing a wide range of locations, scales and scope. As Director of Events at Silicon Valley Bank, Heidi executed events for the C-Suite and internal conferences for over 1500 people, all while leading a nationwide team of 13 event managers, in addition to hundreds of administrative partners, in the evolution from live to digital and hybrid events.

 

Learn more about Heidi's history >

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Faith Gaudi

Event Specialist

Faith is a rising professional in the events world with experience in corporate event operations, wedding coordination, and floral design. She began her career in the life events space, freelancing in weddings and floral design, before shifting her focus to corporate events, where she combines creativity with operational expertise to deliver seamless, impactful experiences.

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A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Faith earned her B.S. in Agribusiness with a minor in Event Planning and Experience Management, completing her studies in just three years. Her background spans wine auctions, fundraising dinners, corporate summits, and more, supported by four years of floral design experience and a hospitality career that began at just 15. Faith is passionate about creating experiences that connect people and leave a lasting impression long after the event.

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Alexandra MacDonald

Senior Event Producer

Alexandra is a corporate event professional with ten years of experience bringing together various types of groups for highly-curated and seamlessly executed events. Alex spent over eight years at Silicon Valley Bank, working under Heidi, where she partnered with VC and startup-focused teams to produce conferences, summits, networking events, panels, hospitality events, virtual events, wine-centric events, and beyond to help foster connections throughout the innovation economy. She is thrilled to be able to continue partnering with Heidi to create impactful experiences that build the relationships fueling the core of the tech ecosystem. Alex holds a BA in Communications for Loyola Marymount University.

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Suzanne Lertora

Director of Event Hospitality

Suzanne is a seasoned hospitality professional. With a rich background in onsite client relations, she brings a wealth of experience to her role as the Director of Event Hospitality.

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Her commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences extends beyond the professional realm, as she has dedicated her time as a volunteer at her children's school, where she spearheaded school hospitality programs. This passion for fostering positive connections and providing top-notch service has made her a respected figure in both her professional and personal communities.

 

Currently at the helm of onsite guest relations at the Bridge Event Agency, Suzanne is known for her meticulous attention to detail, unwavering dedication, and innovative approach to hospitality management.

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Berenice Lai

VP of Event Strategy and Operations

Berenice has extensive experience in marketing, branding, and event management. Having worked with a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, technology companies, and public organizations, she is passionate about creating exceptional, impactful attendee experiences by leveraging visual elements and immersive environments that cultivate brand affinity and drive deep engagement.

 

Equally committed to her clients’ success, Berenice finds tremendous joy in supporting her clients with customer acquisition and in deeply understanding their products, helping them connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

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Delfina Bianchi

Event Specialist

Delfina supports multi-day events by traveling to destinations near and far to ensure flawless on-site execution. She coordinates logistics, assists with guest transportation, and works closely with event teams to handle schedules and on-the-ground details. Her calm presence and can-do attitude help deliver a seamless experience for every guest from start to finish.

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Tracy Lee

Senior Event Operations

A Bridge powerhouse, Tracy combines writing and editing prowess with expertise in process improvement, change management, and operational efficiency. Honed over two decades at Google, she adeptly navigated roles in sales, customer service, vendor management, program management, and HR. Off the clock, find her juggling Tahoe life with two teens, seeking solace in the rhythm of kickboxing, and enjoying uproarious Schitt's Creek reruns.

PREFERRED PARTNER

Creative Salt

AMANDA RUSSO, FOUNDER & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER

Creative Salt is a marketing agency that builds and activates brands with captivating creative. Specializing in event branding, their work inspires and engages attendees from invitation to keynote and beyond.

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As Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Amanda brings nearly two decades of experience developing creative for some of the biggest brands in the world to each client engagement. She leverages her unique background of copywriting, graphic design, and creative leadership to craft and direct memorable, strategic, standout work for our clients.

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PREFERRED PARTNER

Independent Hotel Group

JAKE WOLSKI, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Jake is a hotel broker for domestic and international corporate events at Independent Hotel Group. He leads a team of meeting professionals in sourcing and securing event space anywhere in the world, all within 48 hours of client contact. Specializing in contract negotiations, Jake not only assists clients in discovering the best properties, but also ensures that every contract signed contains the best possible rates, concessions and fiscal clauses. This is possible due to the extensive and invaluable hotel network Independent Hotel Group has curated over the past twenty years. Most importantly, Jake is a free resource to our planners. 

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