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Michelle Issing

My favorite place to travel is...

So far...Prague, but my goal is a couple weeks in Italy and a Mediterranean cruise.

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Easy...pizza!

Aisle or window?

Window for sure.

Best airport?

BWI - because I know every inch of it!

If I could have any superpower...

To fly so I could avoid planes every now and then.

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Going to Florida to see family. We mostly traveled locally to Ocean City, MD.

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

Believe it or not - I still love traveling. But I live it most when family is with me.

My proudest achievement at Designing Events...

Getting to know the amazing staff and awesome clients over the past 30ish years!

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Chris Copley

My first job was...

Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor Restuarant.

My favorite place to travel is...

Kuai or Maui, Hawaii. Aloha!

My last vacation...

Soaking up the sun, enjoying the beach, and lounging by the pool.

My favorite conference experience...

The Power of a Story Keynote Presentation by a Walt Disney storyteller is one of my favorite conference experiences.

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Does Diet Coke count?

My favorite meal...

Don Julio's for guac and chips, birria tacos, and margaritas!

Most memorable view...

Oia in Santorini, Greece.

Aisle or window?

Window

Best airport?

Phoenix Sky Harbor - most efficient!

Something interesting I learned recently...

I learned how to make sushi!

If I could have any superpower...

I have this saved on my phone: Calmness is a Superpower. The ability to not overreact or take things personally keeps your mind clear and your heart at peace.

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Camping in a pop-up camper.

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

I love college football and try to attend as many games as I can. I am a huge Florida State University fan. Go NOLES!

My proudest achievement at Designing Events...

One of my proudest achievements is building strong, lasting relationships with clients. Many of them return for multiple events, which speaks to the trust and satisfaction we've established. Having been involved with Designing Events since 2009, I have enjoyed working with many great people and seeing my team members grow and succeed in their roles has been incredibly rewarding.

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Heather Burker

My first job was...

Westminster Riding Club - Snack Shack

My favorite place to travel is...

The Napa Valley area

My last vacation...

Went to Charleston SC with a group of friends - the walking food tour and speakeasy walking tour were so much fun!

My favorite conference experience...

San Antonio Riverwalk and Rodeo

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Mexican!!!

My favorite meal...

Taco Boy in Charleston, SC - Fried Avacado Tacos

Most memorable view...

Mattherhorn Mountain in the Alps

Aisle or window?

Window

Something interesting I learned recently...

As a new Meeting Planner I feel like I'm constantly learning something new and the interesting part is that I really enjoy it!

If I could have any superpower...

Being able to remember details of everything I read or hear!

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Taking the train to New York City with my parents.

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

Running!

My proudest achievement at Designing Events...

January 2025 will be my 10th anniversary at DE. I was a stay at home mom for 17 years, so this is the longest I've had a job.

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Kim McManus

My first job was...

Real Estate Law Paralegal

My favorite place to travel is...

Any beach :-)

My favorite conference experience...

Offsite event at Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival. Cheers!

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Pizza (there are hundreds of varieties).

My favorite meal...

My favorite meal is Thanksgiving dinner.

Most memorable view...

Palm Springs - it was in the 80s at the resort, but we were looking at snowcapped mountains in the distance.

Aisle or window?

Aisle

If I could have any superpower...

Skip the airports and fly anywhere in a few minutes, Superman-style.

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

Pickleball!

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Lily Boldosser

My first job was...

Cold Stone Creamery

My favorite place to travel is...

Wyoming

My last vacation...

The Grand Canyon. Unbelievable!

My favorite conference experience...

Going to Disney World for Kiddie Academy 2023

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Jersey Mikes!

Aisle or window?

Window

Best airport?

Baltimore, they bathrooms are pretty spacious!

Something interesting I learned recently...

Polar Bear fur is transparent. Crazy!

If I could have any superpower...

To teleport so I can get to places faster.

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Going to Disney World

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Emily Issing

My first job was...

Church of the Nativity

My favorite place to travel is...

France!

My last vacation...

Spent time with family in sunny Florida

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Crepes with Nutella and strawberries

My favorite meal...

Vito's - penne pasta with pulled bison on top

Most memorable view...

The Eiffel Tower overlooking Paris

Aisle or window?

Window

Best airport?

Heathrow because of all the shopping!

If I could have any superpower...

Read people's minds

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Middle school going to Italy with family.

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

Kickboxing

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Megan Wiley

My first job was...

I worked as a construction assistant for my uncle's company! It was NOT glamorous.

My favorite place to travel is...

I love New York City. But, I love exploring new places, too. I love mountains, cities, beaches... I will travel anywhere.

My last vacation...

I went on a bachelorette party to Fort Lauderdale, FL, and spent time visiting my family and newborn cousin.

My favorite conference experience...

I love when attendees have the chance to participate in area/city/hotel relevant group activities. When we take attendees to New Mexico, they can get engrossed in Native American culture by baking fresh bread or painting handmade pottery! Or, at some Margaritaville Resorts, you can ride bikes that spin a margarita machine to make margaritas while you workout!

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Pasta!!!

My favorite meal...

I feel like some of the best meals I have ever had have been in Monterey, CA. They have the most fresh seafood, and the most delicious pastas.

Most memorable view...

The mountains in Denali National Park in Alaska

Aisle or window?

Depends on how long the flight is!

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

I am a huge reader. I am trying to get to 50 books this year. I tend to not go anywhere without a book in my hand.

My proudest achievement at Designing Events...

Completing my first successful conference as a meeting planner. There is NOTHING more rewarding then planning a large, sold-out conference for over a year, and then working the event onsite.

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Sharon Miller

My first job was...

Wendy's in High School

My favorite place to travel is...

Hilton Head, South Carolina

My favorite conference experience...

Eating out at the food court in Anaheim

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Persian Kabobs

My favorite meal...

Silver Skewers, Salmon Kabob

Most memorable view...

Snorkeling in Hawaii

Aisle or window?

Window

Best airport?

DFW - for the Gelato!

Something interesting I learned recently...

How to roll down my car windows using my key fob

If I could have any superpower...

Health and Energy, because that affects everything

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Williamsburg, VA

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

Cycling. Let's go!

My proudest achievement at Designing Events...

Transitioning to a new job in a new location

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Miana Kasa

My first job was...

Tutor at Kumon

My favorite place to travel is...

I have two - San Diego and Japan

My last vacation...

Explored Japan and rode a Mario Kart through the streets of Tokyo!

My favorite conference experience...

Walking. I'd have about 20,000 steps by the end of each day.

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

Korean BBQ

My favorite meal...

I had the best white sauce pasta at Santa Monica Pier. It's been a few years, and I still think about it.

Most memorable view...

Seeing Mt. Fuji while we're in a bullet train

Aisle or window?

Aisle is the only way :)

Best airport?

San Francisco Airport - the cleanest and most technologically advanced

Something interesting I learned recently...

You always have tiny parasites living in your eyelashes...(you're welcome)

If I could have any superpower...

I wish I could teleport so that whenever I crave food from a certain place, especially if it's far, I could just go there instantly.

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Leaving the Philippines for good

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

I've been passionate about my health lately. I want to try Pilates soon!

My proudest achievement at Designing Events...

Coordinating ATP's sponsorship and Kiddie Academy's sponsorship and GSC

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Alison DeMartin

My first job was...

Front Desk Clerk at a Hotel

My favorite place to travel is...

Costa Rica, Italia

My favorite conference experience...

Pickleball!

If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be...

French fries, please!

My favorite meal...

Coque, 12 Course tasting menu in Madrid

Most memorable view...

Dominical, Costa Rica

Aisle or window?

First Row Aisle on the Left

If I could have any superpower...

Flying

My earliest childhood travel memory...

Traveling to Roseto, Pennsylvania to spend the summer with my grandparents

What's a hobby or interest I'm passionate about?

Hiking