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Keishia Jones
Co-Chair, Industry XChange
Illinois Association of School Business Officials
1. How long have you been with MPI-CAC?
One year
2. What do you do in your Co-Chair role?
Everything!! As Co-Chair, I oversee all logistics, lead meetings, offer insight on industry education trends and lead a team of amazing event professionals.
3. What is your favorite part about volunteering with MPI-CAC?
I love the networking!! I get a chance to meet so many people and share so many ideas and best practices across the industry.
4. What do you like to do when you’re not working?
Binge-watch Netflix
5. What advice would you give to someone considering taking a volunteer position with MPI-CAC?
I would say you should totally do it! You will have become educated on more industry aspects that fall outside of your day-to-day role.
Nicole Price
Co-Chair, Industry Xchange
Around Chicago Events, LLC
1. How long have you been with MPI-CAC?
I’ve been a member since 2009
2. What do you do in your Co-Chair role?
As Co-Chairs, Keishia and I work closely with the MPI-CAC Board of Directors and our amazing committee to bring Industry Xchange to life! One of my favorite parts of IX is the collaboration among so many of Chicago's great hospitality industry organizations. Shout out to our partners PCMA, GMC, SITE Chicago, Destination Reps, IAEE Midwest, NACE, EDPA Midwest and ILEA.
3. What is your favorite part about volunteering with MPI-CAC?
I love working with all the different industry pros - many of whom I’ve known for years and others who quickly become new friends.
4. What do you like to do when you’re not working?
Outside of work, I like to spend time learning about wellness initiatives, practicing Breathwork, creating amazing plant-based foods, hanging out with my husband and our cat, Artemis, and going out with family/friends.
5. What advice would you give to someone considering taking a volunteer position with MPI-CAC?
Volunteering with MPI-CAC leads to great experiences learning and doing with the best in our industry. It keeps our knowledge at the forefront plus creates invaluable connections and friendships.
