Megan Wein knows that finding the perfect event strategy for a client can move hearts and minds—that’s why she was drawn to working at LAI in event sales. With a background in major gift fundraising and marketing and branding for noteworthy non-profit organizations—Megan knows how to listen intently and brings strategic insights to every conversation. As a graduate of George Washington University and a Chicago resident, she can talk about global politics and simultaneously give advice on the best restaurants for deep dish pizza in the Windy City.

Having worked in broadcast, digital, and social media, Melinda offers a range of skills that the LAI Video and LAI Live programs rely on. Whether it was producing webcasts for Everyday with Rachael Ray, working on internal communications campaigns for Weight Watchers or overseeing the production of live events for Thomson Reuters and Daiichi Sankyo, she is passionate about storytelling and connecting the dots to help people see the bigger picture.

Helena Lehman is a Senior Vice President of Leading Authorities, Inc. She is responsible for building the company’s business in content marketing strategy among its clientele of national trade and professional associations and corporate clients in areas such as; creative concepts and event messaging, video production and graphics, and the creative design and execution of live events and conferences. 

Helena specializes in building relationships across diverse industry groups and identifying common needs and best practices in content strategy and communications.