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Earn CMP credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. Keep your professional status up-to-date while enjoying and learning from this incredible lineup of speakers.

Joann Roth OsearyPresidentSomeone's in the Kitchen

People often ask Joann Roth-Oseary her secret to success. While the simple answer is hard work, it truly has been her warmth and integrity, coupled with her experience, creative mind, business acumen, and attention to every detail that have made Someone’s in the Kitchen the full-service catering and event design firm of choice since 1980. Joann’s energy extends beyond her business into the community. She is a strong supporter of many organizations and charities. She donates her time and professional services to charities such as Teen Cancer America, The Concern Foundation, The Fred Jordan Mission, Joann is a past chairperson of the , The SEARCH Foundation and remains on it's Board executive committee, and is a firm supporter LA’s BEST. Her ongoing philanthropy to so many has been noted with honors from the City of Hope, the Mayor of Los Angeles, and the Governor of California.

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