Martha (Scheidegger) Donato

Martha (Scheidegger) Donato

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
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Martha Donato is a highly accomplished professional in the event management and…

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  • Organizer

    Black Dirt Feast

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

Projects

  • Nest Summit Sustainable Events Program

    The Nest Climate Campus, home to hundreds of sustainable brands, businesses, individuals, and organizations, provides a unifying destination for climate action during Climate Week NYC.

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  • UFI North America Regional Director

    - Present

    UFI is the global association of the world’s leading tradeshow organizers and fairground owners, as well as the major national and international exhibition associations, and selected partners of the exhibition industry.

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  • Women in Exhibitions Network

    - Present

    President & Co-Founder of this international network of women working in the exhibitions industry.

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  • Long Beach Comic Con

    - Present

    Long Beach Comic Con is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center each fall. It's a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At Long Beach Comic Con you'll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings, and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. Long Beach Comic Con…

    Long Beach Comic Con is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center each fall. It's a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At Long Beach Comic Con you'll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings, and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. Long Beach Comic Con takes place each year in September (www.longbeachcomiccon.com).

    Long Beach Comic Con is a production of MAD Event Management, LLC. Visit www.longbeachcomiccon.com for additional information.

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  • Business Insurance Cannabis Virtual Conference

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    With the insurance industry and the cannabis sector grappling with complex coverage and liability issues, Business Insurance is launching a new conference centered on cannabis insurance and risk management for anyone interested in the cannabis and cannabinoid market.

    Experts from a wide range of companies – insurers, brokers, cannabis distributors and producers, and others – will gather virtually this fall to discuss the special issues affecting cannabis insurance and risk management…

    With the insurance industry and the cannabis sector grappling with complex coverage and liability issues, Business Insurance is launching a new conference centered on cannabis insurance and risk management for anyone interested in the cannabis and cannabinoid market.

    Experts from a wide range of companies – insurers, brokers, cannabis distributors and producers, and others – will gather virtually this fall to discuss the special issues affecting cannabis insurance and risk management, talk about solutions and provide thought leadership on this emerging issue.

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  • World Captive Forum

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    The World Captive Forum is one of the longest running captive insurance conferences. This event's longevity is a testament to the quality of its educational content, superior industry expertise and distinctive networking and marketing opportunities available to attendees.

    This three-day annual meeting provides the ideal community for exchanging ideas, networking and developing business relationships on an international scale.

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  • Women to Watch Leadership Workshop & Awards

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    Business Insurance's Women to Watch is an annual feature spotlighting 25 women who are doing outstanding work in commercial insurance, reinsurance, risk management, employee benefits and related fields, such as law and consulting.

    This year's nominees will be profiled in the Dec. 2 issue of Business Insurance and recognized at our Women to Watch Leadership Workshop and Awards Luncheon in New York City on Dec. 3, which will also offer special sessions and networking opportunities for past…

    Business Insurance's Women to Watch is an annual feature spotlighting 25 women who are doing outstanding work in commercial insurance, reinsurance, risk management, employee benefits and related fields, such as law and consulting.

    This year's nominees will be profiled in the Dec. 2 issue of Business Insurance and recognized at our Women to Watch Leadership Workshop and Awards Luncheon in New York City on Dec. 3, which will also offer special sessions and networking opportunities for past and present honorees.

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  • C3: Comic Creator Conference

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    MAD Event Management, the organizers of Long Beach Comic Con and Expo introduce C3 (Comic Creator Conference), an event designed to connect professional comics creatives with other high-level industry professionals to empower them with exclusive and personal insight, as well as directly connecting them with decision makers, peers, publishers, and other leaders within the industry.

    The event takes place just before the opening of Long Beach Comic Con. Set away from the hustle and bustle…

    MAD Event Management, the organizers of Long Beach Comic Con and Expo introduce C3 (Comic Creator Conference), an event designed to connect professional comics creatives with other high-level industry professionals to empower them with exclusive and personal insight, as well as directly connecting them with decision makers, peers, publishers, and other leaders within the industry.

    The event takes place just before the opening of Long Beach Comic Con. Set away from the hustle and bustle of the show floor, the event is designed as a series of informative sessions hosted by industry leaders in both publishing and entertainment in a professional setting.

    The event will feature a keynote speech by a highly respected industry professional, speaking from direct experience on the ins and outs of developing your own property for other media. Learn how to make smart business decisions on the path to taking your creations into film, television, and interactive entertainment.

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  • Cheer & Dance NYC

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    Cheer & Dance NYC, Javits Center, NYC, December 2016

    Cheer & Dance NYC is produced by respected industry leaders, dedicated to inspiring and uniting young people through teamwork, fitness and the realization of goals and dreams. Cheer & Dance NYC is a joint venture between CNY Cheer and MAD Event Management.



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  • New Jersey Health & Wellness Expo

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    Our goal is to bring health to the community…that means YOU. The New Jersey Health & Wellness Expo is where the community and dedicated health professionals gather to share ideas and offer solutions to our most important health concerns.

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  • New Jersey Comic Expo

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    New Jersey Comic Expo, November 21 & 22, 2015
    New Jersey Comic Expo is an annual event held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center each fall. It's a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At New Jersey Comic Expo you'll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings and…

    New Jersey Comic Expo, November 21 & 22, 2015
    New Jersey Comic Expo is an annual event held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center each fall. It's a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At New Jersey Comic Expo you'll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. For more specific information about the show, please check out the FAQ. New Jersey Comic Expo is a MAD Event Management, LLC production.

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  • Anime Fan Fest

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    Anime Fan Fest is an annual convention held at the Garden State Expo Center in Somerset, NJ. The event is a celebration of pop culture, anime, manga, cosplay, AMV and all thing related to this cultural phenomenon. The show will be held on May 6-8, 2016. For details visit www.animefanfest.com.

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  • 40 Under 40

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  • Benefit Manager of the Year Reception

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    The Benefit Manager of the Year is an annual awards program that recognizes excellence and innovation in employee benefit management. Business Insurance has sponsored the Benefit Manager of the Year® award since 2005. This year's winner is Matthew C. Harmon from JCPenney Co., Inc. who will be recognized during a reception on June 17th in Chicago.

    Any full-time employee of a corporation, nonprofit organization or government entity who oversees or manages employee benefit functions is…

    The Benefit Manager of the Year is an annual awards program that recognizes excellence and innovation in employee benefit management. Business Insurance has sponsored the Benefit Manager of the Year® award since 2005. This year's winner is Matthew C. Harmon from JCPenney Co., Inc. who will be recognized during a reception on June 17th in Chicago.

    Any full-time employee of a corporation, nonprofit organization or government entity who oversees or manages employee benefit functions is eligible for the award. Eligibility is not limited by an individual’s title, provided that the nominee is the main person responsible for management of the employer’s benefit programs. A nominee need not manage benefits as a sole responsibility but must be a full-time employee of the organization. A candidate may be nominated by anyone familiar with his or her work, such as a superior, benefit department staff, a colleague with another company or a broker, insurer, consultant or other service supplier. Benefit managers anywhere in the world are eligible for consideration.

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  • Waste Fleet Conference

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    The Waste Fleet Conference is a unique educational and networking experience designed exclusively for fleet managers like you. Whether you manage a fleet of municipal or for-profit waste vehicles, the Waste Fleet Conference will provide answers, insights and contacts that will help you improve your fleet's performance.

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  • Risk Manager of the Year

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    The Risk Manager of the Year® and Risk Management Honor Roll® Awards are among the highest honors Business Insurance presents among the risk management community. The Risk Manager of the Year® was launched in 1978 with the Risk Management Honor Roll® following in 1980. These awards recognize outstanding individual accomplishment and the risk management profession. The annual awards are presented on the second morning of the annual Risk & Insurance Management Society Conference.

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  • Risk Management Summit

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    The Risk Management Summit is a unique 2-day conference serving the information and networking needs of senior risk managers from the largest US and Global companies.

    The annual Summit provides attendees with focused insight via specific, timely general sessions and strategic, thought-provoking discussions with peers and industry leaders.

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  • Best Places to Work

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    Business Insurance's Best Places to Work in Insurance program is designed to identify and recognize high-quality workplaces in the commercial insurance industry.

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  • Buyers Choice Awards Ceremony

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    Business Insurance's annual Buyers Choice Awards are designed to identify those service qualities that buyers value most and the companies that best exemplify those qualities.

    Survey analysis and award winners will be presented at an annual awards luncheon on November 15th at the Hotel Intercontinental in Chicago. The winners will be profiled in the Nov. 26 issue of Business Insurance magazine.

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  • Brighten the Night 2K Walk

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    Brighten the Night 2K Walk is a fundraiser to raise awareness for rare cancers and to raise funds for Warwick, NY resident Gina Mastrantoni. Gina was diagnosed with malignant mucosal melanoma in January of 2012 and underwent surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering on February 4. We are walking to help her and her family in their fight and to bring hope and light to them.

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  • Women in Exhibitions Network International Board of Directors

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    https://www.womeninexhibitions.com/chapters/international-chapter/

Organizations

  • UFI

    Member

    - Present

    MAD Event Management is proud to be a member of the global exhibitions association, UFI.

  • IAEE

    Advisory Board Member, New York Chapter

    - Present
  • Women in Exhibitions Network

    President & Co-Founder

    - Present
  • Society of Independent Show Organizer (SISO)

    Board Member

    - Present

    SISO Board Member, Board Liaison for Human Resources Special Interest Group, Co-Leader Consumer Show Special Interest Group

  • Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO)

    Member Company

    - Present

    siso.org

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