ILEA Awards CSEP Designation to 23 Live Events Professionals
MCLEAN, VA, December 18, 2020 – The International Live Events Association (ILEA) has awarded 23 live events professionals the prestigious Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation. Launched by ILEA in 1993, the CSEP is the only professional certification that signifies broad knowledge across all facets of the special events industry. Professionals who attain this elite credential have successfully demonstrated the expertise and abilities essential to perform all components of a special event.
The new CSEPs are the first class of live events professionals to pass ILEA’s newly revised and updated CSEP Exam:
- Alexandra Pate, CSEP
- Amanda R. Rease, CSEP
- Angelina Savage, CSEP
- Ashleigh Poff, CSEP
- Claire Sivley, CSEP
- Crissy Knox, CSEP
- Darci Nagy, CSEP
- David Calzaretta, CSEP
- Emily Arvanitis, CSEP
- Gregory Bonanno, CSEP
- Katie Wages, CSEP, CMP, CITP
- Kelly Elliott, CSEP
- Kelsey Secules, CSEP, CMP
- Krista Franceschini, CSEP
- Megan Sawchuk, PhD, CSEP
- Meghan Jarrell, CSEP
- Melissa Autullo, CSEP
- Monica C. Dowe, CSEP
- Neal Heitz, CSEP
- Sandra Mossman-Crawford, CSEP, BA
- Sibley Guilianelli, CSEP
- Tika Woolley, CSEP, CMP
- Whitney Garhan, CSEP
Learn more about the recipients by visiting New CSEP Announcements.
“The CSEP is the gold standard for live events professionals all over the world,” said Jody Paulson, CSEP, chair of the ILEA Certification Committee. “It means not just that you have the experience and the skills to plan, design, and executive live events, but that you’re a part of something bigger — a global community dedicated to advancing the art and science of this profession.”
ILEA is currently accepting CSEP applications and administering the CSEP Exam on a 365-day testing schedule. To learn more and to apply, visit Become a CSEP.
ABOUT ILEA
The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is a global community of thousands of creative event professionals whose skills, expertise, and experience power some of the most recognized and respected live events around the world. ILEA advances the live events industry by creating an inclusive global community dedicated to personal and business development, and inspiration to elevate all professionals engaged in live events. ILEA’s events, education resources, and certification program provide members with exclusive opportunities for collaboration, thought leadership, and idea-sharing. For more information, visit ileahub.com.