Leanne Dagavarian, CMP
Leanne Dagavarian is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Senior Trade Show and Special Events Manager at Hologic, Inc. in Bedford, MA. Hologic develops, manufactures, and distributes medical imaging systems, and diagnostic and surgical products for serving the healthcare needs of women.
Leanne has over 15 years experience managing small and large trade show exhibits and events for 1000+ people. In her current position she manages 60+ shows per year for the Breast Health division of Hologic in addition to managing a team of four exhibit and event professionals. She is responsible for managing Hologic’s participation at the largest medical trade show in the US, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Hologic’s exhibit is 13,000 square feet and, for several years running, they have been in the top ten largest exhibits at the conference.
She enjoys providing exhibit/event management training to new team members and helping train others in the trade show and exhibit industries. Leanne served as a panel member at HCEA 2009, conducted a special professional development program for those aged 40 and under, and is an adult education program instructor in Waltham, MA.
Leanne joined TSEA in 2002 and serves on our Education Committee. When I asked her about her work in developing the new TSEA/UNLV education program that will be formally launched in January 2011, she replied, "This is a great opportunity to expand the education opportunities available to Exhibit and Event professionals and provides education no matter what level you are at in your career." Leanne has been chosen as the principal faculty member for the series of courses in Exhibit/Event Planning and Development and will be conducting TSEA/UNLV webinars on:
- The exhibitor service manual and deciphering the floor plan,
- Managing your “regional” (outside of direct marketing support) program,
- What can your exhibit house do for you,
- The science of space selection.
- The master schedule (managing logistics): and
- What’s in your toolkit?
She also has scheduled courses on Marketing Communications, Exhibit Design and Production, and Corporate and Propriety Shows.
As we were closing our interview, I asked Leanne how TSEA has helped her in her career. She told me that,“TSEA has allowed me to meet and learn from so many experienced peers over the years. I’m proud to be part of an organization that takes education seriously and is committed to providing superior programs year after year.”
Amana Arayan is Office Operations Specialist
Trade Show Exhibitors Association