Today is an exciting day here at Academy HQ as we can finally reveal our International Advisory Board for 2018-2019. We are thrilled to be working with such an inspirational group of experts and exceptional talent from the wedding and event industry and the world of business, and this year’s board is even bigger with 50 members from around the world! With Academy campuses in regions including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE, South East Asia, and the United States, and with more locations in the pipeline, it is more important than ever that we maintain an international vision and keep the courses relevant for each and every one of our campuses.
Members of this board play many important roles in the Academy as an educational organisation and for our industry. They provide guidance for our students, contribute their input into our course materials, and are instrumental in giving our students a practical look at the industry by providing a variety of work experience opportunities. You can also expect to hear more from our members in articles, top tips and industry insights shared via our publications, The Wedding Business Magazine and The International Wedding Trend Report.
So who’s on the board?
It is with great pleasure I can reveal the who’s who of the 2018 Advisory Board :
- Honourary Member – David Tutera of David Tutera
- UK – Bruce Russell of Bruce Russell – Weddings Experiences Destinations
- UK – Michelle Kelly of Pocketful of Dreams
- UK – Louise Beukes of BLOVED Hive
- UK – Aleisha McCormack of Bridechilla
- UK – Erica Willoughby-Smith of Mr and Mrs Unique
- UK – Jane Riddell of Planned for Perfection
- UK – Jessie Thomson of Studio Sorores
- UK – Holly Poulter and Susannah Dale of Revelry Events
- UK – Juliana Rodriguez of Scarlett Entertainment
- UK – Kate Cullen of Kate Cullen
- UK – Sarah Richardson of Leafy Couture
- UK – Pamella Dunn of Pamella Dunn Events
- UK Pauline Brookes and Clara Emanuel of The Moderna
- Italy – Sandra Santoro of Getting Married in Italy
- Italy – Cindy Salgado of Cindy Salgado Wedding Design & Events
- France – Chloe Atlan of Aava Weddings
- France – Lisa Gatenby of French Flower Style
- Portugal – Susana Esteves Pinto of Simplesmente Branco and We are The Destination
- AU – Kathy Apostolidis of Events by Nightingales
- AU – Caroline Khoo of Nectar and Stone
- AU – Cassandra Heilbronn of Career Girl Inspo and Women Lawyers Association of Queensland
- AU – Cathrin D’Entremont of Cathrin D’Entremont Weddings
- AU – Esther Kefaloukos of Confetti Fair
- AU – Michelle Anderson of Complete the Look
- NZ – Samantha Gerard of Wild Hearts Wedding Fairs NZ
- North America – Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York
- North America – Sara Burnett of Burnetts Boards
- North America – Michelle Loretta of Sage Wedding Pros
- North America – Brittny Drye of Love Inc
- North America – Christie Osborne of Mountainside Media
- North America – Christina Farrow of Aisle Planner
- North America – Dalia MacPhee of Dalia MacPhee
- North America – Harmony Walton of The Bridal Bar
- North America – Jon’ll Boyd of Completely Yours Events
- North America – Marley Majcher of The Party Goddess
- North America – Meryl Snow of SnowStorm Solutions
- North America – Simon T Bailey of Simon T Bailey International
- North America – Terrica Skaggs of Cocktails & Details
- Puerto Rico – Chezelle Rodriguez of Chezelle Rodriguez
- SE Asian – Kevin Mintaraga of Bridestory
- UAE – Zainab Alsalih of Carousel
- UAE – Elie Berchan of Elie Berchan Wedding and Events Creation
- UAE – Emma Pope of Emaar Hospitality Group
- UAE – Iman El-Huni of Party Social
- UAE – Joumana Tannous Kadri of Aghareed
- UAE – Julia Jackle of Creative 971
- UAE – Nada Gokal of Vintage Bloom
- UAE – Nikki Rutherford of Weddings Online
- UAE – Rhiannon Downie of Bride Club Me
- Kuwait – Sarah AlMughamis of Q8 Planner
If becoming a wedding and/or event professional is your career dream join our community of students today to take advantage of our collective wealth of expert knowledge and experience!