The ECN is made up of a group of more than 500 self-selected staff members from 90 different departments who are interested in event planning or expanding their skill sets at Georgia Tech.
The Event Leadership Team is responsible for the group's strategic oversight and direction.
Upcoming Events
ECN Bootcamp- Event Essentials: Event Planning Resources at Georgia Tech
Tuesday, May 24
Student Success Center
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Keynote- Heroes in Hospitality: Using Superpowers to Empower
Torrez M. Wilson, MPA, CMP
Conference and Program Services Coordinator, Georgia State University
The ECN is excited to be back in person for this year's Bootcamp! Sessions will include a Georgia Tech Event Expert Panel, information about Zoom hybrid events, new Georgia Tech branding, and procurement. Breakfast and lunch will be available. RSVP is due by Friday, May 20. This event is free to attend.
2022 ECN Bootcamp Agenda
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Keynote address- Heroes in Hospitality: Using Superpowers to Empower
Torrez M. Wilson, MPA, CMP, Conference & Program Services Coordinator
10:30 a.m. Breakout Session 1
Planning Meetings and Events at Georgia Tech Expert Panel
Laci Weeden, Ed.D., Director, Parent and Family Programs
Christie Hughes, Director of Facilities & Administration
Cara-Joy Wong, Project Support Specialist Senior
Branding Events at Georgia Tech
Doug Goodwin, Director, IC MarCom Consulting & Project Management
11:15 a.m. Breakout Session 2
Procurement 101
Erin Mitchell, CPPB, Procurement and Business Services Purchasing Manager
Hybrid Zoom Engagement
Grace Battle, Business Relationship Manager, OIT – Strategic Initiatives
12:00 p.m. Networking lunch
1:00 p.m. Closing remarks
Join the ECN
Have an event planning job or interested in honing your event planning skills? All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to join the ECN to receive monthly resources, professional development experiences, and networking opportunities. Email Jillian Cruser if interested.
ECN Leadership
The ECN is run by event enthusiasts across campus who serve in a variety of roles.
Past Highlighted Events
Achieving Personal and Professional Success in Today’s Workplace
Sherry Ebrahimi, Director of Housing Administration and Conference Services- Emory College
13th Annual Event Coordinators' Workshop
Workshop Presentations
10 Tips on Managing Work-Life Balance
Candice Bovian- Program Manager, Georgia Tech Human Resources
How to Plan a Virtual or Hybrid Event at Georgia Tech
Jassen Ceci, Charlie Wright, Grace Battle, Jason Brewer- Georgia Tech OIT
Accessible Event Planning
Carolyn Phillips- Co-Director, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
Dr. Sheryl Ballenger- Manager of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
Event Contingency Planning: How to Expect the Unexpected
Tarena Smith- Senior Director of Stadium Events, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Annual Workshops
Connect and collaborate with individuals possessing similar job functions.
Professional Development
Event planning resources and real time updates on policies and procedures.
Strategic Plan
Updates on the ECN's goals, strategies, and initiatives.