PLANNING TEAM | BROOKLYN, NY

Sam (she/her) is a Queer native New Yorker and human-first planner. She brings over a decade of event management, people development, and nonprofit leadership experience to the team, alongside a portfolio of full-service planning and production for weddings, professional events, and live entertainment. Sam earned an M.S. in Event Management from NYU’s Tisch Center of Hospitality, where she produced original research for event professionals to leverage DEI strategies in their work. Her passion for, and commitment to, incorporating the full human experience into her events has made her a trusted partner to clients from coast to coast.

PLANNING TEAM | NEW YORK, NY

Laura (she/her) is a passionate event planner with over a decade of event planning and event management experience. Living and working in New York since 2010, she brings a wealth of knowledge to each event. With a background in operations, and a high EQ, you can be sure your event and your day will feel special, and most importantly, stress-free. Creating a day to remember, while ensuring everyone enjoys themselves, is part of her DNA. When she has personal time, Laura loves to get lost in a good book, snuggling her two dogs, and doing the NYT Spelling Bee with her partner.

PLANNING TEAM | BROOKLYN, NY

Margaret (she/they) brings years of hands-on creative experience to the table, bridging her background in television production with her passion for event producing. She is dedicated to making high-impact, low-hassle events accessible for all. Margaret believes that the most memorable celebrations are created by caring communities, and that's why she loves working with Together Events and Greater Good Events. Margaret resides in Brooklyn, New York. When she's not organizing events in her community as Founder of Leslie, she enjoys supporting local musicians and drag performers. She also loves to venture throughout upstate New York and discover vintage treasures (and vintage cars).

PLANNING TEAM | ASTORIA, NY

Mackenzie (she/her) is an experienced events professional with over a decade of expertise in planning and managing live events. With a performing arts management background encompassing Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theater, and opera, Mackenzie has transitioned her love for timelines and to-do lists into orchestrating weddings and events. Her passion lies in crafting authentic and personalized celebrations that reflect the unique individuals with whom she collaborates. Proudly residing in Astoria with her wife and cat, Jackpot, Mackenzie can be found spending her downtime attending concerts, Broadway shows, and WNBA games.

PLANNING TEAM | PORTLAND, OR

For the past 10 years, Melissa (she/her) has been involved in event planning with nonprofits, higher education, and wedding coordination. She has a passion for inclusive design and working with local vendors invested in their communities. Melissa likes to reimagine what wedding celebrations can look like and help couples create a celebration that aligns with their values. Melissa lives in Portland with her partner and their cat. When she’s not working, you can find her off in the woods hiking, camping, or paddleboarding if she is not exploring new places to eat in Portland. She is also an avid baker and cook who loves to bring people together in community over delicious food.

PLANNING TEAM | BROOKLYN, NY

Kelly (she/her) joined the Together Events team as an Associate Planner in 2021. With experience planning intimate gatherings, awareness events, and nonprofit galas, she is eager to dive into the upcoming wedding season! Kelly is passionate about creating fun and authentic events and stress-free celebrations that reflect what’s important to partners and their communities. Kelly has lived in Astoria, New York for four years and loves getting to know her neighborhood. Outside of Together Events, she can be found crafting, thinking up enriching activities for nannying, and tending to her houseplants.

PLANNING TEAM | NEW YORK, NY

Anita (she/her) is a freelance event producer working throughout the tristate area specializing in weddings, fashion events, and creative services. With a background in fashion public relations, Anita has experience in events both large and small, working in New York and her home state of Texas for many years. Anita has a passion for event planning and loves knowing that clients can look back on their weddings and remember it as an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience—instead of remembering how stressful it was. Anita has worked with Together Events since 2018.

PLANNING & OPERATIONS TEAM | ASTORIA, NY

Katie (she/her) is a freelance event producer and operations specialist for impact-driven organizations. She has produced events to raise funds, cultivate community, and train thousands of activists from New York to Nairobi. Katie is also the go-to hostess in her personal life, trusted with coordinating everything from weddings to book launch parties for her loved ones. Prior to this role, Katie spent the last decade deep in advocacy for gender equality at She’s the First, an award-winning girls’ education nonprofit organization. She is a proud dog mom, University of Tennessee alumni, and an optimistic fan of the NY Mets.

PLANNING TEAM | BROOKLYN, NY

Charlotte (she/her) is a Taurus who grew up in the middle of nowhere WA, a few hours south of Canada. Out of necessity, she learned to start a campfire, change the oil in a Jeep, and bake irresistible vegan chocolate chip cookies - and those are just a few of her countless skills!

If she's not at a farmer’s market or thrift shopping, you’ll likely find Charlotte capering around Central Park. She draws life-affirming inspiration from the natural world. She currently works in NYC planning and coordinating celebrations and specializes in producing weddings and funerals.