Director of Community Outreach
Jessica La Vay
GEP Destination Management
Jessica La Vay is currently the Operations Manager for GEP Destination Management, in Washington, DC. Jessica has eight years of experience working in the event industry. Her background includes Event Planning, Fundraising, Event Operations, Catering Sales and Event Tent & Décor Sales. Jessica’s interest in event fundraising began while working with the Rock Bottom Foundation and Montgomery County Burn Victims Foundation, when in 2006, she organized events to raise funds for child burn victims. In 2008, with the assistance of a colleague, Jessica started her own event planning company named Simply Yours, which specializes in wedding planning, fundraising and event management. Jessica has been a member of PMPI since 2006 and has served as the Co-Chair of the PR/Marketing Committee since 2008. She was the recipient of the PMPI Supplier of the Year Award (2008-2009). She received her B.A. in Public Relations and Journalism from Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. When she is not working, Jessica enjoys running, spending time with family and friends and anything that involves being outdoors!
Favorite Book: "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire
Definition of Leadership: Leadership is having a vision that is well communicated to others to build trust and in turn, effectiely achieve results for the organzation through readiness, passion and education
Contact Jessica:
Jessica La Vay
Operations Manager
GEP Destination Management
1111 19th Street NW, Suite 680
Washington, DC 20036
Ph:
(202)419-3401
Email: jlavay@gepdmc.com
Website: www.gepdmc.com