Michele Eicher Whiteside
Event Director | Project Manager | Experience Creator | Multi-Generational Leader
- Role
- Director, Programs & Events at Global Genes
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michele Eicher Whiteside
Over 25 years successful experience in event management and planning with consistent year…
Experience
Director, Programs & Events
Apr 2025 — Present
Lead the strategic planning and execution of high-impact conferences and events, aligning initiatives with the organization’s mission and partnership priorities. Oversee the management of two to three core annual meetings to include Week in RARE and the RARE Drug Development Symposium, ensuring seamless logistics, program development, event production, and participant engagement. Provide leadership and mentorship to the events team, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define event objectives and gather feedback for continuous improvement. Manage event budgets, ensuring financial accountability and optimizing resource allocation. Evaluate event success through participant feedback and metrics, providing insights and recommendations for future initiatives.Strong commitment to advancing health equity and patient advocacy in the rare disease community.
Education
University of Richmond
BA
1992 — 1996
University of Richmond
MLA
2000 — 2007
Skills
- Event Planning
- Event Management
- Higher Education
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Teaching
- Process Scheduler
- Social Media
- Customer Service
- Budgets
- Time Management
- Training
- Social Networking
- Public Relations
- Scheduling
- Supervisory Skills
- Photoshop
- R25
- 25live
- S25
- Collegenet's Series25
- Wedding Planning
- Wedding Coordinating
- Management
- Project Planning
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