Maria Joe has been named event manager at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – the sixth largest convention center in the nation. In her new capacity, she will be responsible for managing all aspects of the event planning process. As a liaison between the Center and clients, she will guide clients through event preparation and show set-up, monitor in-house events, and oversee all related activities for her clients to ensure successful events.
Joe brings more than 11 years of event management experience with the Pennsylvania Convention Center authority where she served 
as an event manager. In her former role, she managed services for events in Pennsylvania, ranging in attendance from five to 200,000 people. As a meeting manager at Fernley & Fernley, Joe’s most recent role before joining the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, she handled all aspects of event management, such as venue, vendor, transportation, and operational logistics.
“We look forward to drawing on Maria’s experience in order to continue the proud tradition of excellent customer service here at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center,” said Donna Sakelakos, director of events.
