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Celebrating Hospitality’s Brightest.
Inspiring the Next Generation.

The Allie Foundation of Georgia empowers the next wave of hospitality and event professionals through education, mentorship, and scholarships—because the future of our industry starts with opportunity.

Honoring the best in Georgia Events

Celebrating creativity, collaboration, and excellence in every category.

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Honoring excellence across Georgia’s event industry since 1991. We unite event professionals, educators, and businesses to uplift the next generation.

Strategic Parnters

Partnerships make it possible​

The Allie Foundation’s strength lies in the company we keep. Our partners play a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission expanding access in Georgia’s live events industry.

EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS

Scholarships that Open Doors

We believe that access to education is the key to a thriving, inclusive events industry. That’s why we proudly support students pursuing careers in hospitality, live events, and creative arts through annual scholarship contributions.

Since 2017, we’ve awarded over $39,000 to students at Georgia State University and Morris Brown College, and we’re just getting started.

Our Impact

Building the Future of Georgia’s Event Industry

Every donation helps us open doors for the next generation of hospitality and event professionals through scholarships, mentorship, and community support. Together, we’re shaping an industry that thrives on creativity, connection, and opportunity.

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Leadership

Meet the Board of Directors

The Allie Foundation is led by a powerhouse team of industry professionals who generously volunteer their time and expertise. From corporate engagement to collegiate outreach, our board drives everything we do—celebrating excellence and building the next generation of event leaders.

Claudette Pate
Claudette Pate
President
Goldner Associates
TerrySingleton
Terry R. Singleton, CSEP, CDMP
Immediate Past President
CCP Events, Inc
IreneTyndale
Irene Tyndale
Vice President & President Elect
Irene Tyndale Events
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Alesa McArthur, MBA, CMP
Foundation Administrator
Allie Foundation of Georgia
Steve M. Moore
Director, Affiliate Assn. Outreach; Strategic Assn. Partner, ILEA
Affairs to Remember
DeeLaneEades
Dee Lane Eades, CPCE
Director
I Do Linens
Tiffany Means
Director, Communications & Branding
Squaredot
KimberlyRoberts
Kimberly Roberts, CESP, CMP
Director, Education
AI Strategic Results, LLC
Sandy Bell
Director, Education, Educational Events
Imperial Events
Kristina Rinderle, MBA
Director, Corporate Engagement
Destination South Meetings + Events
Linda Terrana
Director, Corporate Engagement
Bold Catering + Events
Jordan Xu
Director, Events, Award Committee Liaison & Strategic Assn. Partner Director, WIPA
Emily Jordan Events
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Stephanie Mitchell
Director - NACE Liaison
The Rolling Pour
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Shakila Booker, CWEP
Director - NSBWEP Liasion
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