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How We Work

We don't just show up and deliver. Event Garde operates from a clear set of strategic commitments that shape how we build our team, serve our clients, and show up in the field. Here's what that looks like in practice:

People, Practice & Belonging — Our team is small, intentional, and deeply invested in continuous growth. We embed professional development and DEIB into how we work — not as a checklist, but as a practice. That means you get consultants who are reflective, current, and genuinely committed to equitable engagement.
Intentional Client Partnerships — We're selective about who we work with because we believe the best results come from relationships built on shared values, mutual accountability, and trust. From onboarding through delivery and follow-up, we treat every engagement as a long-term partnership — not a transaction.
Sustainable Systems for Growth — Strong internal operations make us better partners to you. Clear workflows, documented processes, and a capable team bench mean we show up prepared, consistent, and ready to deliver — every time.
Visible Voice, Trusted Expertise — We don't just do this work; we think and write and teach about it. Our presence in strategic planning, facilitation, learning design, and event strategy means you're working with practitioners who are actively contributing to — and learning from — the broader field.

Who We Are

Since 2011, Event Garde has partnered with more than 150 associations, non-profits, trade organizations, and government agencies across the United States. What sets us apart isn't just what we do — it's how we do it. We bring a seasoned team of consultants together around each engagement, matched in both skill and values, and we stay with you from problem statement through solution design, implementation, and beyond. Our goal is never just to deliver a product. It's to build your organization's capacity to think, plan, and lead more effectively long after we're gone.

What We Stand For

Our cause

We believe that when organizations think more clearly, plan more intentionally, and engage more inclusively, they create better outcomes for the people they serve. Event Garde exists to make that possible — through facilitation, strategic planning, learning design, and event strategy rooted in research, best practices, and years of field experience.

Our value proposition

Every engagement is staffed intentionally. We assemble the right team for your specific needs — matched in expertise, values, and working style — and we bring a structured, proven process to every project so your investment produces real, measurable results.

Our promise

We don't just deliver a plan or a program and walk away. We partner with you through every phase — asking hard questions, synthesizing complex input, and designing experiences that move people from insight to action. You'll leave every engagement with greater clarity, stronger alignment, and the capacity to carry the work forward.

Our guarantee

We hold ourselves to a high standard — and we expect you to hold us to it too. If something isn't working, we want to know. Our team is responsive, adaptable, and committed to getting it right. Your success is the only measure that matters to us.

What We Do

Event Garde is a trendsetting consulting firm that pushes the boundaries of what’s expected. We not only deploy innovative strategy and operations for clients, but we dream up trailblazing topics for publications and presentations, as well as create niche resources for the benefit of our community.

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Healthy by Association (HBA) is a leadership wellbeing initiative for association and hospitality professionals — rooted in the belief that how we take care of ourselves directly shapes how we show up for the people and organizations we serve.

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FACILIT8me is a safe space for facilitators of all knowledge and experience levels, regardless of industry, to learn, network, and transfer their takeaways and lessons learned. Participants are empowered with new resources, meaningful discussions, and advice from trained professionals they can immediately put into practice.

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Core Values

These values were developed through a facilitated process and are revisited regularly — guiding how we work with one another, our partners, and our clients. They also shape the clients and projects we choose to take on. Grounded in a deep commitment to mutual respect, inclusive participation, and DEIB, they reflect our belief that building a culture where everyone can fully contribute isn't just something we advocate for — it's something we hold ourselves accountable to.

WE KEEP IT REAL AND RESPECTFUL.

The Event Garde team highly values open and honest communication, asking the hard questions when necessary and always utilizing feedback for continual improvement.

THERE’S NO “I” IN EVENT GARDE.

Trusting the competence, ability and expertise of our colleagues, we always assume the best in one another and appreciate the contributions of each Event Garde team member to the work.

WE MAY BE APART, BUT WE MAKE IT WORK TOGETHER.

As experts representing all areas of the country, the Event Garde team collaborates with one another through clear expectations, self-accountability and regular virtual connection.

WE RESPECT BOUNDARIES AND BALANCE.

A healthy team prioritizes good work-life balance. As such, the Event Garde team respects one another’s personal and professional boundaries, including time and workloads.

WE SET THE BAR HIGH.

We consistently deliver our highest quality work and strive to exceed client expectations. And should we miss the mark, we value healthy conflict resolution strategies.

WE JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER.

The Event Garde team’s continual commitment to personal growth and professional development results in an ever-expanding toolkit of knowledge, skills and abilities.

WE HAVE FUN UNTIL WE’RE DONE.

They say you will never work a day in your life if you love what you do. The Event Garde team is committed to always finding joy and happiness in our work with one another and with clients.