About ILEA Rhode Island
Founded in 2002, the ILEA Rhode Island Chapter brings together event professionals committed to elevating the industry through education, collaboration, and innovation. What began as a passionate grassroots effort quickly grew into an official chapter, sustained by the dedication of its members, leaders, and volunteers.
A global community, built for event professionals
ILEA is the leading global association for creative event professionals—bringing together the people behind the world’s most impactful live experiences.
Founded in 1987, ILEA connects event planners, producers, designers, venues, food and beverage professionals, and industry partners across disciplines and sectors, all united by a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and raising the standard of what events can achieve.
ILEA empowers its members to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and deliver more meaningful, memorable work. Today, more than 2,000 members across 35 countries and 30 chapters are shaping the future of live events—and there’s a place for you in it.
Our Board of Directors
Spencer Patton Desrosiers
VP of Events & Education
Director of Experience Design, (add)ventures
Connect with him on LinkedIn
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Chapter awards and milestones
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2010–2011: Chapter of the Year Spirit of Excellence
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2009–2010: Spirit of Excellence Awards for Communications
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2009–2010: Membership Growth Award
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2008–2009: Spirit of Excellence in Programs and Education
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2007–2008: Membership Growth Award
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2006–2007: Spirit of Excellence Awards for Communications
Past Chapter Presidents
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2004–2006: Richard Carbotti
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2006–2007: Rick Simone
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2007–2008: Jim Verity
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2008–2009: Rocky Toomey
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2009–2010: Kim Crawley
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2010–2011: Alexis Gorriaran
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2011–2012: Bryan Sawyer
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2012–2013: Filomena Felix
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2013–2014: Donna Wing
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2014–2015: Jenny Demeter
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2015–2016: Megan Duclos
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2016–2017: Jennifer Gullins
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2017–2018: Debbie Cormier
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2018–2019: Kimberly Doell
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2019–2020: Meagan Peter
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2020–2021: Emily Manocchio
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2021–2022: Allison Pangakis
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2022–2024: Luke Renchan
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2024–2025: Michael Weishaus
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2025–2026: Alex Brown
How to contact us
Our chapter’s leadership can be reached by emailing:
ilearhodeisland@gmail.com
Our Board is all volunteer; so please allow us 3–5 business days to reply to your inquiry.
Mailing address
ILEA Rhode Island Chapter
P.O. Box 41224
Providence, RI 02904
United States
Social media
Connect with our chapter’s social media on these platforms:
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Facebook
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