A place where producers and planners of all types of events (in person, virtual, hybrid) can ask questions, get support, be inspired and help one another.

Allison Yim

Position title: Outreach Program Manager, Wisconsin Energy Institute, OVCR

Email: agbender@wisc.edu

Years of experience as an event producer:

I have 8 years of event planning experience.

Areas of expertise:

  • Youth and family programming
  • Educational events.
  • I typically host events for 20-100+ people.

I typically plan events for:

  • Youth and families
  • Educators
  • General public
  • UW Researchers

Favorite advice about events:

Events have the power to help people feel a sense of belonging, connection, and purpose. People will remember the way they felt at your event far more than the decor or if you matched the schedule exactly. Re-focus on your purpose when the small decisions feel overwhelming!