Dear Members,

Warm greetings from Central Florida! As chapter president, I am so grateful to have you here as a member of our chapter. If you are visiting for the first time as a guest, welcome. I encourage you to explore our online resources to learn more about how you can become involved in our impeccable organization.

Since it’s founding in 1998, our successful non-profit organization has aided in providing services and education to government meeting professionals and event coordinators throughout the years. Our team has worked together to share our knowledge of creating seamless functions while cultivating the best atmospheres for networking and marketing. 

I truly believe that well organized events are the backbone of successful entities. Behind the scenes are the people who work hard to make it happen. The professionals with our chapter have applied the experience and education that SGMP has provided, resulting in highly successful meetings and events. 

I am elated to be SGMP’s 2021-2022 chapter president. This position was awarded to me amidst the pandemic which proved to be extremely challenging for this industry. Together our chapter members have joined forces and pushed through to remain successful, even with the odds stacked against us. I am so grateful to be here, and I am thrilled to work alongside our passionate team to continue to grow, educate, and create. 

La’Zendra Danforth, CGMP

President, SGMP Central Florida Chapter

La’Zendra Danforth, CGMP
2020-2022 President

Colleen Flage, CMP
2018-2020 President

Virginia Hessels, CMP
2016-2018 President

Andy Campbell, CMP, CGMP
2014-2016 President

Colleen Flage, CMP
2012-2014 President

Laurel Brown, CGMP
2010-2012 President

Ann Koralewski, CMP
2008-2010 President

Beth Miller-Tipton, CMP
2006-2008 President

Sandra Greenwood, CMP
2004-2006 President

Stephanie West
2002-2004 President

Ole Nelson, CMP
2000-2002 President

Linda Floyd, CMP
1998-2000 President