Meet The Team

Minority Woman-Owned, Small Business (Limited Liability Company)

Stellato Meeting Solutions (SMS) will exceed your expectations.

The team is equipped with decades of event management experience and a true passion for
the business. SMS stands ready to share the many solutions that have brought new revenue and other
successes to every organization we’ve been associated with.

Stellato Meeting Solutions Code of Ethics

SMS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff and subcontractors, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our staff, subcontractors, clients, volunteers, and vendors.

SMS is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

SMS values diversity and strives to respect diversity by demonstrating behavior during the planning and execution of meetings and conventions that create an inclusive atmosphere for people regardless of their national origin, race, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental impairment.

Tana Z. Stellato, DES

Staff Member-President and Client Advocate

Dynamic executive with over 35 years in the Association convention industry including key roles with The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, The Direct Marketing Association, and The American Bankers Association. Launched consultancy in 2011 specializing in contract re-negotiation to improve terms of existing contracts, sourcing and contracting new meetings (under a non-commission model), and executing stellar conferences that are guaranteed to bring increased income and reduction in expenses.

Producer of first-class international conventions and events for as few as 500 and as many as 23,000 in attendance; specializing in re-branding, increasing attendance/word-of-mouth ratings, and WOW factor; acting in Executive Producer role to deliver seamless general sessions; budget planning, team building, and staff development.

Reputation as a skilled and ethical negotiator with excellent outcomes.

Service on boards and committees alongside other advisors and thought leaders providing and predicting needs and solutions for the future of the industry.

Committees include the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Task Force on Trade Shows and Exhibits, Anaheim Meetings Industry Council, San Francisco Advisory Committee, McCormick Place West – Building Committee, Maryland Senior Meeting Planners, and many others.

Guest speaker on specialty topics such as Crisis Management, Customer Satisfaction, Exhibitor Satisfaction, and Successful Meeting Logistics and Contracting.

Contributor to an organization’s financial success due to new revenue projects and creative methods for reducing
expenses.

Solid relationships and friendships within all arenas that make up the hospitality community including convention
cities, major hotels, vendors, and a peer network of planners.

Volunteer involvement includes The Center for Non-Profit Success (CFNPS), the PCMA Mentor Program, the PCMA Legacy Society, and The Autism Society

Education/Honors:

University of Maryland College Park – B/A, Communications/Business
Juran Institute of Quality Improvement
Distinguished Services Award, DMA

Events Industry Council – Digital Event Specialist

Support Team

Christina Pino,
CMP, DES

SMS Peer Consultant
Amato Stellato

SMS Employee - Finance and Operations
Mark Harvey,
CMP, CMM

Preferred Subcontractor
Jennifer Schaeffer,
CMP, DES

Preferred Subcontractor
Krystal Bushell, CMP

Preferred Subcontractor
Nancy Stellato,
RN, MSN, CCRC

On-site Support
Siobhan Stellato

Logistical Support