What distinguishes Kristina Taheri Special Events from other event management companies is the diverse background and experience of its founder. Following her undergraduate studies, Kristina held an international position with American Airlines. She then joined the staff of British Airways in Paris, where she lived for several years. Following this phase of her career, Kristina decided to further her formal education and attended Cornell University’s top-ranked Statler Hotel School.

Upon receiving her Masters of Management degree from Cornell in 1997, Kristina embarked on a career in the hospitality industry. Prior to launching her event management company, Kristina worked for the Four Seasons Hotel Group in Chicago, and was subsequently recruited by the famed Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York where she managed major social, high-end corporate, political, and celebrity fund raising events.

Peggy joined Kristina Taheri Special Events as business consultant in 2011. Peggy brings a wealth of experience following a very successful career as vice president of sales, marketing, and business development in the construction industry.

Peggy directs corporate events and assists in social events. She is responsible for the new business development and management of client events in the Chicago area. These events may include product launches, grand openings, holiday parties, sales events, site negotiations, and any related support services. Her skills, enthusiasm, business savvy, and ability to engage with a diverse client base insures a fun-filled as well as cost-effective experience for our clients.

Susan's love of events was set in motion at a young age when she enthusiastically began planning festivities for her large family. Presently, with over twenty years of professional planning experience, she has executed many memorable events ranging from weddings to high profile concerts.

Susan joined Kristina Taheri Special Events in 2006 as our wedding consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. Susan's experience in the hospitality and interior design industries, extensive world travel, and degrees in art and business from California State University, give her the unique ability to fashion fresh ideas to help build our client's own special story.

As an Ambassador for the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, a volunteer at both the San Francisco Opera House, and Boys Hope Girls Hope, Susan stays well connected with the current trends in the San Francisco area.

Affiliations:
MPI (Meeting Planners International)
PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)
Ambassador at SF Travel

Volunteer work:
Gala co-chair for Boys Hope Girls Hope, San Francisco

Hillary is a natural for the position of Assistant Manager of Production and Projects. Her eye for detail, calm under pressure, and enthusiasm for the event industry makes her an ideal fit for KTSE.

Special projects, marketing plans, social media, accounting, and company communications are dealt with efficiently and professionally by Hillary. She also loves working on site with day-of events.

Prior to graduating from LSU with a degree in Communications, Hillary got her first taste of event management by coordinating sorority events. In addition, she worked for Guaranteed Rate helping plan over 200 national events per month.