Director of Education
Katie Herritage, CMM, CMP, CSEP
Katie Herritage is a nationally recognized event consultant with Highmark Companies, who utilizes strategic meeting management practices to ensure successful meetings and events. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Arts Degree in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University. In addition to her formal education, she holds the designation of Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Over the past ten years she has provided event and project management support to MassMutual Insurance Companies, as well as the US Federal Government, including the Department of Defense, the White House, and most recently the General Services Administration. Her contributions to the industry include professional speaking and numerous published articles in the Journal for the Direct Marketing Association NonProfit Federation and the Potomac Memo.
Katie has been a member of PMPI since 2009 and has served as the Co-Chair of the Student Relations Committee since 2009; Katie has also been a member of the Ad Hoc and MACE Committees. She was the recipient of the 2010 PMPI Rising Star Award. When Katie is not working or volunteering with PMPI, she is making sandwiches for Martha’s Table or helping out with Rebuilding Together Alexandria, two non-profits that are dear to Katie’s heart. In addition to her time with PMPI and volunteering, Katie is also a triathlete…needless to say, Katie is a busy lady!
Favorite vacation: Bermuda
Definition of Leadership: True leadership is not rooted in egoism or independence, but instead is rooted in serving others and interdependence. Great leaders facilitate those around them to achieve success. Additionally, inspirational leaders are people of character who put others first, skilled communicators, compassionate collaborators, and strategic thinkers who lead with honorable authority.
Contact Katie:
Katie Herritage, CMM, CMP, CSEP
Email: katie@herritage.com