Accelevents

Accelevents is the everything platform for in-person, virtual, & hybrid events that drive growth. As a leading event technology platform, Accelevents is redefining the way brands connect with their audiences with a user-friendly yet robust set of customizable and interactive features. Attendees can watch keynote talks, attend multiple breakout sessions, engage within workshops, interact with virtual exhibitors, network with groups or individuals, answer polls, download materials, and participate in live chats. The platform supports multi-faceted online, hybrid, and in-person conferences, summits, fundraisers, educational seminars, team building events, community networking, festivals, and more.

Founder & CEO

Windham Labs

At Windham, our mission is to deliver innovative investment technology and research that impacts the way the world’s most sophisticated investors manage assets. We work closely with our clients to provide a complete service relationship which includes support from Windham’s client servicing team and exclusive access to our acclaimed independent research.

Director Of Sales And Business Development

Windham Capital Management

One of three Associates supporting the CIO who oversees ~1.5B in global assets.
Support the maintenance of our investment strategy solutions and daily risk monitoring.
Responsible for creating simulation and back testing models in excel utilizing MATLAB.

Windham Capital Management is an independent asset management firm, focused on risk-based investment solutions. Founded in 1988, Windham is widely known for its pioneering research and its impact on the way investors manage assets. Armed with innovative research and proprietary risk management, Windham creates and manages portfolios designed to increase the probability of investment success in both calm and turbulent markets.

From our roots in researching risk and asset allocation, we have kept our mission clear: Manage investment risk to maximize returns for each client we serve. Whether you need to grow assets, improve risk management or increase liquidity, Windham will work with you to develop a solution that fits your needs.

At Windham we have cultivated an environment of client-focused innovation.

Associate, Investments

CEO @ Accelevents | Event Marketing, Management, and Growth

Events are hard enough. We're on a mission to help event organizers get some sleep the night before their event.

Jonathan Kazarian

Event management is the job that is the easiest to have an opinion on and hardest to execute.

Not every marketer or admin who’s “helped run an event” is ready to own the full show.

Because running an event is like building a company.
I’ve been there.
I’ve done both.

Event profs need to think like a marketer, budget like a CFO, operate like a producer, and sell like a CRO.

On top of it all, no one realizes how much tech there is.
They see the iPads at check-in.
Or the polished mobile app.
But don’t realize every decision that went into crafting the experience.

That's why we built Accelevents for event managers who care about the details.

The best planners don’t just “run” events.
They run a start up within your company.

CEO @ Accelevents - Event Management & Registration Software | Event Marketing | MarTech

Being 'good' at AI doesn’t make you 'good' at Event Marketing.

What does?
Being human.

Having taste.
Knowing what feels right.
Understanding what your audience actually wants to feel.

AI can write copy, segment audiences, and predict behavior.
But it can’t feel the room.
It can’t read energy.
It can’t design a moment people talk about a year later.

Great event marketers don’t build funnels.
They build memories.

They know when to surprise.
When to pause.
When to let people connect without an agenda.

AI helps you do more.
But taste, intuition, and intent decide whether it matters.

The future of event marketing isn’t AI.
It’s human-led, AI-assisted.

I’ve spent 11 years building event technology.
Not to replace you.
But to free you to create experiences that make people feel something.

What part of the event experience do you think AI will never be able to touch?

Maple & Monroe: Global Social Impact Think & Do Tank

Founder & Chief Impact Officer 

Johnson PR & Events

With a standard of excellence, execute strategic communication campaigns and experiences for a myriad of clients and partners including elected officials, professional athletes, speakers, corporations, small businesses and nonprofits. 

Featured partners & clients include Prudential, Microsoft, Saks Fifth Avenue, MetLife Stadium, Ninety Acres, Gridiron Group, Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth, Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission, Calais Foundation & La Casa de Don Pedro.  

Campaigns have generated over one billion media impressions, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and been covered by national and international media.  

Boutique creative services include;
Marketing Event Management | Strategic Communication | Community Outreach & Development  
Education & Teaching | Employee Training & Development

Founder & Creative Director

Rutgers University

The Design Thinking Certificate Program at Rutgers focuses on teaching innovative thinking as a means of designing products and services that manage complexity, serve human needs, and are sustainable to both businesses and the people they serve. You work in small teams to work through a project from beginning to end, with guidance from professional designers and educators - See more at: http://designthinking.rutgers.edu/#sthash.04i34hHx.dpuf

Board Member

Liberty Science Center

Sold, produced and assisted more than 22 events for clients including; Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, United Continental Holdings, ZT Systems, Blue Apron and Good Guy Vapes.  

Other external events include: 
American Society of Interior Decorators Expo 
Bayer Research Forum
Celgene Global Drug and Risk Management Dinner
Investor Bank Employee Team Building
JP Morgan Panel Discussion
R & D Council of NJ Edison Patent Awards
NJCU Global Initiatives Scavenger Hunt 
Miller & Chitty Meeting & Reception
NJ Sharing Network 30th Anniversary Gala
Sikh American Chamber of Commerce Gala
National Adoption Day
Superson NYC Dinner
2 Logical Seminar
Synchron Holiday Party
RBB Communications Presentation
Field Construction Holiday Party
Sagitec Family Event
Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey 5th Annual Symposium

Produced and collaborated on three internal events, including
2017 "Winter is Coming" All Staff Meeting and After Party featuring Paul Hoffman, LSC CEO
Munch, Mingle & Jingle Employee Breakfast
LSC Fall Board Meeting

Special Events

The OMG Tea Party

The OMG Tea Party (OMG), is a safe space for women and girls to experience positivity and support. Our mission is to empower women and girls to set goals and pursue success.  To meet these goals, we produce transformative experiences, curate content and provide a network of support.

The OMG Tea Party stared in 2009 as a one-off tea party for young girls. The event was a remarkable success, selling out and creating demand for more events for both women & girls. To date The OMG Tea Party has impacted over 1000 women and girls via our content and signature experiences including The OMG Signature Tea Experience for Women & Girls, OMG Women in Business Master Class, OMG STARS Mentorship Program and OMG Digi Girlz, a program that exposes girls to education and careers in STEM. 

Media features include; Spotlight NJ, News 12, NJ Biz, NJ.com, The Star Ledger, NJ Mom, Modern Mom, Mommy Poppins & More.

Founder

Middlesex County College

Worked cooperatively to plan and execute New Adjunct Orientation, Welcome Back Night, and Adjunct Faculty Development Day, an annual professional development and continuing education one-day conference.  Promoted the collegial exchange of information and ideas and assisted the College in providing resources to enhance the pedagogical skills of the adjunct faculty and thereby, benefit the student body as well.  Regularly collaborated with the college president, senior administration and department chairs.  

Courses taught include COM 208 Communication Seminar & Field Study Experience, SPE 121 Fundamentals of Public Speaking, SSD 101 Student Success and Media & Society.

Adjunct Professor

City Of Perth Amboy

Planned and executed a myriad of press conferences, community programs, and special events on behalf of the mayor and municipality.  Notable partners include Governor Jon Corzine, Attorney General Peter Harvey, Congressman Albio Series, Senator Frank Lautenberg, Kushner Companies, Kaplan Companies, The Tallship Unicorn, and Entrepreneur and Activist, Russell Simmons.  

Served as the official media contact and spokesperson for the municipality and Mayor. Quoted for television, radio and print.   Earned media include The Associated Press, The NY Times, CNN, News12NJ, Star Ledger, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Univision, Telemundo, and WPIX.  

Routinely prepared speaking points, full written speeches, and press releases for mayor.  Co-wrote the annual “State of the City Address” and provided staging and audience coordination.  

Starred in and produced; Life Around the Circle, a talk show featuring local stories and notable special guests.

Public Information Officer

Shakira M. Johnson is the Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Maple & Monroe, a Social Impact Think and Do Tank, formerly known as Johnson PR & Events. With a mission to drive social change, Maple and Monroe empowers organizations to catalyze their social impact by creating and executing innovative and sustainable Environmental, Social, and Governance campaigns, initiatives, & events that move the needle.  

Shakira's portfolio includes collaborations with esteemed brands such as Google, Microsoft, Prudential, MTV Entertainment Group, Johnson & Johnson, MetLife Stadium, City of Rahway and more.  She has also forged impactful alliances with non-profit organizations and government agencies, amplifying her ability to effect change.

As a solution based thinker and speaker, Shakira possesses expertise in strategic planning, public relations, marketing communication, social impact, ESG, design thinking, and comprehensive meeting and event planning. Her innovative approaches have garnered recognition and accolades, including the title of "Mover, Shaker & Deal Maker" by the American Marketing Association, a member of World’s Best Events, and being named a Top Event Planner by NJBiz. Shakira's dedication to excellence in public relations has been repeatedly honored by the Public Relations Society of America Pyramid Awards, where she secured the coveted Best in Show Award.  She was also honored as part of the inaugural cohort for Diversity Action Alliance's Distinguished Communicators of Color.  The prestigious honor recognizes Shakira’s formidable communication skills and the unique perspectives she brings to the table.

In addition, Shakira is set to release her first book, entitled "Over the Veil: 21 Keys for Leaders Who Want More."  The insightful guide promises to provide practical takeaways and wisdom for leaders looking for personal and professional fulfillment.  

Shakira is a member of the 2023 Social Impact Leadership Cohort at the University of Pennsylvania, for leaders and innovators working to make an impact around the world.  She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Communication and a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Sociology, both from Rutgers University.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Shakira finds joy in gardening, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Shakira Johnson

When Purpose-Driven Leaders Come Together, Magic Happens 💎

One of the true highlights of Maple & Monroe’s journey has been the opportunity to collaborate with the brilliant minds behind Google Xi. 

Their vision, generosity, and commitment to human-centered leadership and impact continue to elevate the work we do and the way we show up in the world.

We were supposed to be together this week at their ATL office for Xi Days….. a gathering where innovation, belonging, and purpose-driven impact take center stage. 

The government shutdown postponed the event, and in many ways, it made me realize just how much I miss this community.

I can’t wait to reunite in February

Sending love to the entire Google Xi leadership team and community today. 

Wishing you a fantastic event tomorrow — even from afar, the impact you spark continues to ripple through every space you touch.

See you soon 🤍

Megan Henshall, Ryan Howard, Naomi Clare Crellin, Rachel Lowenstein, Maya Razon  

#Leadership #Innovation #GoogleXi #Community #PurposeDrivenImpact #Belonging #MapleAndMonroe #ImpactLeadership #FutureOfWork

Shakira Johnson 

Social Impact & Sustainability Expert | Founder @ Maple & Monroe | Pioneering Innovative Solutions & Events for Global Change

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