Marques Davison
MPI DE&I Committee
Marques Davison is in his 5th year with MPI, representing the Capitol Event Center at The MAY building in downtown Sacramento. He has over 15 years of experience as an event coordinator and AV technician throughout the Northern California region. From the Commissioner of Student Affairs at Sacramento City College to Co- Slammaster of the Sac Unified Poetry Slam, he is invested in producing high-quality accessible events that reverberate international recognition. Typically you’ll see Marques in a professional setting, yet outside of the 9-5 he is a husband, father, internationally ranked poet, youth mentor, and frontman of the anthem rock band Blaquelisted.
Appearances
DateMarch 24, 2021Credits1 Contact HoursJoin us for thoughtful dialogue with extraordinary women who have created a space for themselves and other women within the meetings & events industry. We celebrate Women’s History Month in March as a way to recognize women’s impact and contributions to social and economic change…Speakers
Founder & CEO, Proper PlanningFounder & CEO, KC Creative MarketingMPI DE&I CommitteeMarketing and Development Manager, The Rise School of Austin
DateJune 29, 2021Credits1 Contact Hours2021 has seen a 250% increase in anti-transgender discriminatory bills introduced at the state level since 2017, when many people first remember hearing about “bathroom bills”…Speakers
Marketing and Development Manager, The Rise School of AustinMPI DE&I CommitteeField Producer, Reel Impact$0Standard Price
DateAugust 25, 2021Credits1 Contact HoursExperience can be the golden ticket in the industry. In this week's session, we will look further into ageism and its effects on the industry. This month we are joined by MPI's Young Professional Advisory Committee…Speakers
MPI DE&I CommitteeProfessional in Residence Faculty Member, Utah Valley University | Woodbury School of BusinessZaman Ishaad, CED, CMP, DESEnterprise Experience Strategist, NexTech AR SolutionsCleo Battle, CDME, CTAPresident & CEO, Louisville Tourism$0Standard Price
DateOctober 27, 2021Credits1 Contact Hours_This session is graciously sponsored by:_Speakers
MPI DE&I CommitteeZoe Moore, CDPStrategic EDI Consultant, Grow with ZomoTanida Mullen, CMPAssociation Sales Manager, Killeen Convention and Visitors BureauExecutive Vice President, Visit Huntington Beach$0Standard Price
DateMarch 29, 2022Credits1 Contact Hours#RealTalk is BACK! Come engage in deep-dive conversations around the DEI topics that matter most today. This month's focus will be in recognition of Women's History Month. Our focus will be identifying obstacles women face in their path to leadership and how they were able to overcome them…Speakers
MPI DE&I CommitteePresident & Creative Director, Elite Productions InternationalPreisdent & CEO, San Diego Tourism AuthorityDirector of Sales, Visit Huntington Beach – Surf City USA$0Standard Price
DateJune 27, 2022Credits0.5 Contact Hours0.5 CLOCK HOURS | DOMAIN E: HUMAN RESOURCES Join us for the 30-Minute Monday series where a subject matter expert and moderator sit down for a hard-hitting, jam-packed 30-minute conversation about the topics you need to know to start your week…Speakers
Executive Vice President, Visit Huntington BeachMPI DE&I Committee$0Standard Price
DateJuly 26, 2022Credits1 Contact Hours#RealTalk is BACK! Come engage in deep-dive conversations around the DEI topics that matter most today…Speakers
Hyve NationZoe Moore, CDPStrategic EDI Consultant, Grow with ZomoMPI DE&I CommitteePawntra Shadab, CIS, CTAVice President, Elite Productions International$0Standard Price
DateAugust 29, 2022Credits0.5 Contact Hours0.5 CLOCK HOURS | DOMAIN G: MEETING OR EVENT DESIGN Join us for the 30-Minute Monday series where a subject matter expert and moderator sit down for a hard-hitting, jam-packed 30-minute conversation about the topics you need to know to start your week…Speakers
Nancy Snowden, M.A.Manager of Educational Experiences, MPIMPI DE&I Committee$0Standard Price
DateSeptember 27, 2022Credits1 Contact Hours#RealTalk is BACK! Come engage in deep-dive conversations around the DEI topics that matter most today. For our first installment, we will be talking about the growth of DEI initiatives over the last 50 years, and a forecast on where we will see growth in the next 50…Speakers
Melissa Acosta, MBAFounder, Cultural SparkMozelle Goodwin, CMP, HMCCDirector, Business Development, Etherio Group.MPI DE&I Committee$0Standard Price
DateMarch 27, 2024#RealTalk is BACK! Come engage in deep-dive conversations around the DEI topics that matter most today…Speaker
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DateOctober 23, 2024In this engaging session, we dive into the growing importance of dietary diversity in today’s globalized world. As meeting professionals, understanding and accommodating diverse dietary preferences is key to creating inclusive and welcoming events…Speaker
MPI DE&I Committee- DateDecember 11, 2024#REALTALK | END OF YEAR WRAP UP | 12/11/24 12 PM - 1 PM CT
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MPI DE&I Committee - DateFebruary 25, 2025Dive into the dynamic influence of African American history on the events industry and modern culture. This session will feature special guest speakers from the NCBMP who will lead an authentic and inspiring dialogue, amplifying voices and experiences that drive change and innovation…
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