Hi! I help connect people to AV education, standards and more resources from AVIXA. 
 I am an expert in finding resources to help you meet your training and certification prep needs to help you reach your goals. 
    
    
  
       Community building specialist, with 10+ years of experience in technology! Love meeting new people, learning more about them, cultivating insightful discussions, and helping however I can. Passionate about video games, cars, and swordfighting! 
    
    
  
       As AVIXA's manager of editorial content, I bring to the role fifteen years of marketing experience and ten working predominantly in editorial and video content. I've spent many years in the entertainment industry working for Nickelodeon, Lucasfilm, Disney, and even a small theater in the heart of Florence, Italy. I love great stories and finding the right way to tell them. I am also a stop-motion animation aficionado who makes puppets and writes books. And if you have a food-related AV story, I'd love to hear it! 
    
    
  
       As an architect by training (BS Architecture, Cal Poly SLO) and a collaborative technologist with four decades of practice, I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of AV professionals in the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership. I've been active in AVIXA since 1986, and served on the national board, 1993-2000. I'm a Fellow of the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), and an Associate member of the American Institute of Architects.  
 My expertise spans audiovisual systems design, integrated building technology, strategic business development, and higher education technology planning. I bring an award-winning, B2B design thinking approach developed through leadership roles with national AEC and technology firms. I’ve led marketing and sales strategy, designed future-ready digital experience environments, and helped organizations implement AI-powered tools to scale expertise and performance. 
 I’m available as a mentor or advisor in areas including AV system design for education and civic spaces, AI-enhanced business development, strategic marketing for integrators and consultants, digital experience planning, and leadership development for rising professionals. I’m especially focused on helping firms utilize technology not just to build systems, but to establish credibility, save time, and drive revenue growth. 
 Known throughout the AEC and AV industries for my thought leadership and integrity, I share insights through industry publications, AVIXA and SMPS events, and my blog, CatalystFactor—a resource for growth strategies, leadership development, and marketing innovation. 
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       Aavara® Innovation Corp. is a Taiwan-based company with a global scale of sales coverage. We have being leading the industry in ProAV segment over 15 years with excellent AV distribution solution and Mounting systems.   We have a positive presence to global associations and engagement in the profesional AV industry such as AVXIA, Dante, CEDIA, HDMI, VESA, HDCP and ConsorcioTec™ giving fully backup and sufficient resources to our global partners to the next level.   
    
    
  
       With over 20 years of experience in the AV and ELV industries, I specialize in AV system design, installation, management, and integration across diverse sectors, including corporate, education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and government. My career began in 2003 with the AV team at a 5-star hotel in Lebanon, where I developed a passion for AV systems. 
 I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, as well as CTS-D and CTS-I from AVIXA, blending technical expertise with strong project leadership. I have extensive experience deploying technologies from leading manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and many others, while managing vendors and ensuring seamless integration. 
 Currently, I am part of BLINQ, a division of IMAR Trading and Contracting in Qatar, where I serve as the ELV Projects Manager, focusing on ELV systems and immersive AV solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring emerging professionals to elevate the AV field 
    
    
  
       Total Audio Solution Provider 
 Yamaha has prospered in a variety of businesses devoted to audio and music over 130-year history of making pianos, band and orchestral instruments, guitars, and electronic keyboards, as well as audio products for professional, home-use, and conferencing. We provide an incredible experience across a wide range of products and services, covering industries such as education, enterprise, house of worship, live entertainment, and more. 
  
 
  Check Out Our Latest Solutions 
 - THE SOUND BUSINESS CHOICE - 
 Have you ever wished there was an easy way to improve the sound quality of your projects? Whether for remote conferencing, live performances, or installed solutions, Yamaha offers solutions that bring new technologies to an even wider range of applications! 
 >> Yamaha Solutions Page>> 
 
  Yamaha's Worldwide Business Network 
 Yamaha has more than 60 group companies in the world, allowing us to work closely with our customers. 
 
 Yamaha Corporation of America : California, USA-Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment 
 Yamaha Music Europe GmbH : Rellingen, Germany-Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment 
 NEXO S.A : Plailly, France-Manufacturing and sales of large-scale, high-output speaker equipment 
 
 To find the products and distributors in your country, please select your country or region from this list. Feel free to contact us by clicking "START CONVERSATION" above. 
    
    
  
       A marketing professional and 20-year AV industry veteran, I am a proud CTS holder and enthusiastic #AVfoodie who is passionate about innovative technologies, design, and all things AV. 
 I look forward to connecting with you here on Xchange and invite you to join me on LinkedIn as well.  
 To reach me, please message me on LinkedIn, as I am unable to reply to conversations here.  
 
 
    
    
  
       We’re the Hub for All People and Things AV 
 We are the community for the creative professionals who use technology to create integrated experiences. 
  AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry.