Leigh Ann Runyan

Accomplished Event Executive | Professional Association Leader

Role
National Vice President, Meetings & Events at American Heart Association
Location
Dallas, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Leigh Ann Runyan

Experienced Executive leader with a 30+ year history of working in the non-profit sector. Skilled in all aspects of non profits including budgeting, operations, event panning, strategic planning, vendor management, fundraising, marketing, and communications. Strong operations professional with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Tulsa, an undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in Hotel Administration, and a Masters in Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Experience

  1. National Vice President, Meetings & Events

    American Heart Association

    May 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

Education

  • The University of Tulsa

    Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration

    1985 — 1989

  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas

    Master of Hospitality Adminstration

    2014 — 2016

  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas

    Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management

    1990 — 1991

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Strategy
  • Budgets
  • Budgeting
  • Non-Profits
  • Leadership
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Event Planning
  • Trade Shows
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Marketing Communications
  • Training
  • Volunteer Management
  • New Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales
  • Association Management
  • Nonprofits
  • Program Management
  • Event Management
  • Meeting Planning

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