MattPana.com | @MattPana Navigating the crossroads of content and community in #proAV? Shoot me message, I'd love to hear what you're working on! I am available to contribute to content, webinars, panels and podcasts on the following topics: Diversity and AAPI Marketing and Content Creation Podcasting and Voice-Over Work Trade Associations and Nonprofits AV within an IT environment Matt's roots first took shape in at Seton Hall University, where he studied abroad in 4 countries and was quickly elected as one of the youngest National Chairs of FIND Inc., the east coast’s largest Filipino-American student organization. His latest mission has been to cultivate communities and develop engaging content, garnering a decade of experience in marketing, production, and digital media. After serving as a Communication Consultant for the United Nations (UNDP), Matt would go on to complete a Master’s in Communication at Purdue University. In this current chapter, Matt leverages his passions for media and technology to serve ISDA as a thought leader in the public sector. He is also an AVIXA XChange Advocate, contributing to content that cultivates conversation in the pro AV community.

A long-term AV enthusiast and professional, looking to expand knowledge about the Audio-Visual Industry to the next generation. A Balloon Pilot and Inflation Team Leader for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Audio Visual Technician | Immersive Experience Specialist | d3 Disguise Operator | Creative Technologist | Project Manager Museum of the Bible Beeple Studios - Beeple LLC

I started in the VA industry in 1997 as a technician with the Aviation mechanic background in Marriott Corporation in NY city. I worked my way to the management level with thousand different trainings by Marriott MVP, Trainex and InfoCom. Managed several Marriott Audio Visual department in Washington DC metropolitan- JW Marriott Hotel , Crystal Gateway Marriott, Sofitel Lafayette square, Ritz Carlton Washington DC. DC Convention Center- Held a position of Projects Manager with The Executive AV Services (NY). Certified HelpDesk Analyst, very much focus on IT/AV teaching career in the IVORY COAST (West -Africa ) in a near future.

Kelly Smith - AVIXA (She/Her)