About Our Class

The Cal Poly Pomona Communication Department Event Planning Class works hard to create meaningful events. The purpose of Event Planning (COM 4446) is to introduce students to the meetings, events and conventions industry and to provide them with the tools necessary to succeed as an event planner.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The Event Planning Class from the Communication Department at Cal Poly Pomona hopes to not only create remarkable events but also to leave legacies for future students.

Behind each event, there are 31 students who are split up into five committees with 5 chairs to connect them, alongside two event coordinators. With help from our professor, we work collaboratively and diligently to create purpose-driven, successful events.

Students learn about the logistics of special events planning through both academic instruction and a “become-by-doing” education through the planning, production and execution of a major event.

MEET THE TEAM!

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Co-Coordinators

Alejandrina Avila, Breanna Lee, Caroline Gonzalez

Meet our event co-coordinators! Our co-coordinators oversee all five of our committees, manage deadlines, and ensure all tasks are completed well and in a timely manner to keep us on track for a successful event.

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Speakers and Programs

Nancy Orozco (Chair), Ciera Martinez, Hallie Megele, Juliana Hooks

Meet our Speakers and Programs team! They book all of our speakers, create our event program, and determine our schedule for the day of the event.

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Hospitality

Joe Zhang, Natsuko Shirakawa, Alexia Navarro (Chair), Marissa Avellaneda, Sarah Vega

Meet our Hospitality team! They organize our event decorations, food, and gifts to make sure our event looks beautiful!

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Operations

Mya Baro, Camille Vargas, Gabriela Ake, Hannah Gruidl, Nessa Lopez (Chair), Matthew Ramirez

Meet our Operations team! They ensure that our event is organized and runs as smoothly as possible.

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Publicity

Keara Fellers (Chair), Mariana Ramirez, Daniela Torres, Cindy Shahda, Avery Percival, Arnold Romero Soto

Meet our Publicity team! They manage our social sites, create content, and design our website.

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Budgeting and Fundraising

Andres Baeza, Natalie Centeno, Aaron Del Castillo-Gutierrez, Bruce Wong, Clarissa Lamascus (Chair)

Meet our ($) Budgeting and Fundraising team! They monitor committee budgets, class funds, and organize fundraising opportunities for our event.