Candice Hicks
Event Strategy | Project Management | Live, Virtual, and Hybrid Events | Staff Development
- Role
- Associate Director, Events at The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Candice Hicks
Experienced event management and communications professional with over 17 years of success planning and delivering impactful events and conferences across nonprofit, private, and government sectors. Skilled in managing budgets, negotiating contracts and sponsorships, and building strong partnerships to achieve organizational goals. Known for creating engaging event experiences, simplifying logistics, and leading teams to deliver high-quality results. A proven track record of fostering collaboration, improving visibility through creative marketing, and ensuring events run smoothly and effectively. Reliable, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering exceptional outcomesCore Strengths: Strategic Event Planning and Management Budget Planning and Management Event planning and execution (in-person, hybrid, and virtual) Contract Negotiations Policy and Procedure Development Volunteer Management Post Conference and Event AnalysisSponsorship Fundraising and SupportSpeaker Communication Management
Experience
Associate Director, Events
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Dec 2025 — Present
Education
The George Washington University School of Business
Professional Certificate, Event Management
2019 — 2020
Bennett College
Mass Communications
1999 — 2003
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