Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, this southern belle has been planning events both personally and professionally for almost twenty years. Her career in academia has afforded her the opportunity to work on major institutional events such as Inauguration (for college Presidents of Bennett College and High Point University), Commencement, Homecoming, Open House and various award and recognition ceremonies for students, faculty and staff. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, she later went on to receive her Masters of Education in Training and Development from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. She also completed her certification in wedding planning with the nation’s leading wedding planning certification program and membership of wedding planners, The Bridal Society.