Heather Hawes

Heather Lynn Hawes, CMP, is an award-winning Event Operations Leader and Senior Marketing & Events Executive with over 20 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful experiences. A Certified Meeting Professional and Organizational Leadership PhD candidate, she has managed $10M+ budgets, secured high-value sponsorships, and guided teams through large-scale event strategy, brand growth initiatives, and community engagement campaigns. Recognized as a Woman of Influence and a Meeting Pro to Watch, Heather also serves as a global hospitality educator and mentor, shaping future leaders through international curriculum development, student mentorship, and volunteer-driven initiatives.