ABOUT
ABOUT
Mary Manzella - Founder
Mary Manzella has worked in events and hospitality for over 2 decades, starting off in the service industry as a 16 year old barista in Carlsbad, California. A San Diego native (and a cursed overachiever), she tested out of high school after 10th grade and waited tables through community college before completing her BA in Journalism from San Francisco State University.
After graduating, Mary worked as a multi-agency represented brand ambassador and spokesperson for well-known brands in the tech, automotive, beauty, and finance industries. She developed a speciality for trade shows, company conferences, and branded events, leading her to direct event operations for a publicly traded company. Mary acts as a chameleon to adapt to the needs of her clients. Years of in field experience have built her a network of experts ready to present your next production.
Manzella Presents:
Your Next Event
testimonials
"Under Mary's stewardship, conferences transcend typical business events, creating an atmosphere where participants feel they are reconnecting with family rather than merely attending an industry function. This rare quality stems from her genuine interest in building lasting relationships with all constituents – a characteristic that has become her trademark in the industry."
James Carbonara
Hayden Investor relations
"Working with Mary is like plugging your event into a power source you didn’t know existed. She brings a rare mix of precision, calm confidence, and behind-the-scenes mastery that transforms complexity into clarity. Whether you’re launching something new or scaling something big, Mary plugs in exactly where she’s needed - offering flexible, high-level support or full-blown production."
Mark Stoller
Calabrese Consulting
"Mary collaborated seamlessly with our internal marketing team to execute our ongoing press partnership with maximum impact. Working with Mary helped turn our conference leads into real connections with her attention to detail and hospitality first approach to clients."
Steve Barr
Newsfile
"We love working with Mary because she takes ownership of events like she's a part of our team. White-labeling our programs through Mary gives us back the time and bandwidth to focus on our clients rather than worrying about the organizational details."