Meredith came to ADH Meetings & Events with a background in planning corporate events, social functions, and non-profit fundraisers. She has organized meetings and events for attendees ranging form 25 to 800 people through out the world and has an exceptional working knowledge of her craft and the specific needs of varied industries and their special events.

Her career in event management began while she was still in High School, planning corporate holiday parties and social engagements. Shortly after graduating from DePaul University she worked for the Chicago Architectural Foundation where she helped to organize the first annual Patron of the Year Award that honored prominent leaders in the community and played host to several hundred guests.

Following the CAF, she worked on the philanthropy team at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Meredith was able to establish herself as an effective team member as well as innovative leader. While at RIC, she was responsible for Board Meetings, Donor Luncheons, Press Conferences and Departmental Meetings.

Meredith’s expertise and experience in the field eventually lead her to the corporate side of event production, particularly pharmaceutical conferences. While working with a Chicago based company she helped produce events in 12 countries and all across the United States. Her extensive international adeptness and ability to creatively solve problems in foreign environments translates as a benefit to any team and a valued asset to all her clients. Her enthusiasm for event planning will make any client as excited about their next function as she is.

Meredith is also the Green Compliance Officer at ADH Meetings & Events. She believes our actions today influence the world tomorrow and takes great pride in producing environmentally sustainable programs. Through training and education Meredith has been able to implement environmentally responsible practices into all aspect of ADH’s programs. Rather than wait for an entire industry to change their principles, Meredith decided to act now by creating ADH Meetings & Events Green Meeting Standards. These standards are not just something we follow internally but also require from any venue or vendor we partner with. Meredith believes that practicing sustainable meeting methods can help influence an industry that at times can be wasteful and environmentally irresponsible and is excited to help guide the industry into reform.